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Ageing and Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer mainly caused by asbestos exposure, mostly affects the lining of the lungs, but can also affect the lining of the abdomen, heart, and testicles.[…]
Immunotherapy to Treat Pleural Mesothelioma
Malignant pleural mesothelioma is a rare and very aggressive cancer with a poor outlook. One cancer treatment has brought hope though. The treatment is known as immune checkpoint inhibitors. There[…]
Johnson & Johnson’s Talc Settlement Proposal Denied
A United States Bankruptcy Judge from the Southern District of Texas has denied Johnson & Johnson’s $10 billion baby powder settlement proposal. This is the third time J&J has tried[…]
Asbestos Delays Wildfire Cleanup
Asbestos testing with certified asbestos consultants and other experts has been ongoing since two wildfires, Eaton and Palisades, blazed across California in 2025. More properties that were burned in the[…]
CAR-T Cell Therapy for Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer mainly caused by asbestos exposure. With the disease being rare, there are limited treatment options for the disease. This is especially true for[…]
Asbestos Tailings Could be Used to Help the Environment
An abandoned asbestos mine in Baie Verte, in Newfoundland, is expected to have a significant environmental remediation project. BAIE Minerals, a company that specializes in mineral upcycling, plans to transform[…]
Anti-Mesothelin TNaive/SCM hYP218 (TNhYP218) CAR T Cells in Participants With Mesothelin-Expressing Solid Tumors Including Mesothelioma
Primary Outcome Measures Establish the recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D) of TNhYP218 CAR T cells based on dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) of defined adverse events (AEs). Determine the preliminary objective response[…]
Surgeries for Mesothelioma
Pleural mesothelioma is a very rare and aggressive cancer mainly caused by asbestos exposure. The survival time is very low, with people typically surviving around 9 to 20 months after[…]
Blood Biomarkers for Mesothelioma
A mesothelioma diagnosis is hard to receive and can be very overwhelming. Different research outcomes can help doctors and patients make better decisions though. One area of research is blood-based[…]
Chrysotile Asbestos Carcinogenesis
Mesothelioma, a tough to treat and severe cancer mainly caused by asbestos, continues to be a global health and safety issue. Chrysotile, the most abundant form of asbestos, is especially[…]
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