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Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors Can Improve Survival in Mesothelioma Patients
Malignant pleural mesothelioma is a rare cancer that is hard to treat. There is a poor prognosis for people diagnosed with mesothelioma, but there is hope in the form of[…]
Read MoreACADL Could Help with the Diagnosis of Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma, a cancer mainly caused by asbestos exposure, is typically found in older Americans. One problem with mesothelioma is that it is hard to tell between reactive and cancerous cells.[…]
Read MorePalliative Care Improves Lives of Mesothelioma Patients
Palliative care is an essential part of the cancer treatment process. It helps improve the quality of life of people with life threatening illnesses like mesothelioma. It is important for[…]
Read MoreDelayed Care for Mesothelioma Could be Beneficial for Patients
Mesothelioma, a cancer mainly caused by asbestos, is very hard to treat. A new study wanted to see if treating mesothelioma immediately is the best option for certain patients. The[…]
Read MoreSurgery Improves Survival in Mesothelioma Patients
There is a debate about whether surgery for mesothelioma is beneficial. A new study was presented at the World Conference on Lung Cancer. The study looked at the survival of[…]
Read MoreHow the Immune System is Affected by Pleural Mesothelioma
A recent study looked at the body’s immune system and how it responds to pleural mesothelioma, a cancer of the lining of the lungs. Results were published in the journal[…]
Read MoreMesothelioma’s Effects on Mental Health
Mesothelioma is a tough cancer to live with that is incurable and caused by asbestos. A recent study published in the European Journal of Oncology Nursing looked at the impact[…]
Read MoreExposure to Asbestos With BAP1 Mutation Increases Risk of Mesothelioma
In a study presented today at the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2024, researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center showed that mice with a BAP1 germline mutation, after[…]
Read MoreResearchers Looked at Fibroblasts to Determine Their Role in Mesothelioma Growth
Malignant mesothelioma is a hard cancer to treat and is mainly caused by asbestos. It was widely used in construction, steel mills, and other industries. Mesothelioma is especially hard to[…]
Read MoreTargeting uPARAP Could Improve Mesothelioma Treatment
Mesothelioma is a hard cancer to treat that has low survival rates. This makes it a problem for doctors and researchers. A new study is looking to change this by[…]
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