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MARS 2 Trial for Mesothelioma

January 31, 2025

Malignant pleural mesothelioma is a deadly cancer mainly caused by asbestos exposure. It is a hard-to-treat cancer due to its aggressiveness. The cancer affects the pleura, which is the membrane[…]

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Improving Mesothelioma Diagnosis

January 24, 2025

Malignant mesothelioma, an aggressive cancer mainly caused by asbestos exposure, mostly affects the pleura.  The pleura is the membrane that surrounds the lungs. It can also harm tissues like the[…]

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Changing Gut Bacteria Could Improve Effectiveness of Certain Treatments for Mesothelioma

January 17, 2025

A new cancer study has found that certain gut bacteria could influence a person’s immune system when fighting mesothelioma, an aggressive cancer of the linings of certain areas of the[…]

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New Testing for Asbestos in Talc Based Products

January 10, 2025

In 2023, Congress passed a new law requiring that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration release new industry standards for asbestos testing in products. The agency will require all talc-containing[…]

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New Blood Test for Mesothelioma

December 20, 2024

Mayo Clinic researchers have created a new blood test that is better able to detect mesothelioma. The result could be earlier diagnoses. It could also lead to new options for[…]

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Keytruda and Chemotherapy Approved for the Treatment of Mesothelioma

December 13, 2024

A new first line treatment was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of pleural mesothelioma that cannot be removed by surgery. The approval is specifically[…]

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Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors for the Treatment of Mesothelioma

August 30, 2024

Mesothelioma is a rare, aggressive cancer mainly caused by asbestos exposure. One treatment that is giving hope to patients and caregivers is the use of immune checkpoint inhibitors. A new[…]

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Ipilimumab and Nivolumab for the Treatment of Mesothelioma

August 23, 2024

Mesothelioma is a difficult diagnosis to receive. With this diagnosis comes treatment regimens and their effects on the body. The United Kingdom has a new set of standard treatments for[…]

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CAR-T Cell Therapy for Mesothelioma

August 16, 2024

Mesothelioma is a rare, yet aggressive cancer mainly caused by asbestos exposure. There are very limited options for treatment. This is especially true for elderly patients. Conventional therapies might not[…]

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Blood Biomarkers for Pleural Mesothelioma

August 9, 2024

A pleural mesothelioma diagnosis is incredibly overwhelming for patients and caregivers. Knowing about treatment options can make it easier on these groups. One area of research is looking at blood-based[…]

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