Malignant pleural mesothelioma is a rare and deadly cancer mainly caused by asbestos exposure. It is hard to surgically remove and is very aggressive, which makes it hard to treat. A trial known as the MARS 2 trial investigated to see if pleurectomy and decortication could improve the quality of[…]
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Surgery is Beneficial for Mesothelioma Patients
Pleural mesothelioma is a cancer mainly caused by asbestos exposure. It is a cancer of the pleura, which is a lining of the lungs. The outlook for the disease is poor, with a typical survival time after diagnosis being 9 to 20 months. The overall five-year survival rate is five[…]
Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Improving Mesothelioma Care
Patient care is improving thanks to artificial intelligence and robotics. One country leading the charge in using technology for healthcare is Vietnam. A study from the Cureus Journal of Medical Sciences looks at AI and robotics improving in Vietnam and how they can help mesothelioma patients in the future. AI[…]
Changes to Staging System for Mesothelioma
Malignant pleural mesothelioma is a rare cancer associated with asbestos exposure. Two very important aspects of treating mesothelioma are classification and staging. They are important because they guide treatment and predict outcomes. One system to classify cancers is the TNM system which was created by the IASLC. It classifies cancers[…]
Pleural Therapies Can Help Pleural Mesothelioma Patients
Malignant mesothelioma is a cancer of the mesothelium, which is the lining of certain areas of the body including the lungs (called the pleura). It is mainly caused by asbestos, and usually occurs 30 to 50 years after initial asbestos exposure. Mesothelioma has a poor outlook, with most patients living[…]
A Phase 1 Study to Investigate 14C-bemcentinib Following Single Oral Administration in Healthy Male Subjects (8479217)
The aims of this Study are to determine:
How much of the Study Drug (bemcentinib) ends up in urine and faeces
How much of the Study Drug and its breakdown products get into the bloodstream
The breakdown products (metabolites) of the Study Drug
The safety of the Study Drug and any side effects that might be associated with it.
Multimodal Therapy Helps Improve Survival in Mesothelioma Patients
Malignant pleural mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer mainly caused by asbestos exposure. It is a cancer of the mesothelium, which is the lining of certain areas of the body including the lungs. The cancer is aggressive and hard to treat. There is hope though in new surgical and therapy methods.[…]
Pleural Mesothelioma Study Recruitment Challenges
Pleural mesothelioma is a cancer of the lining of the lungs called the mesothelium. It is both rare and aggressive and is linked to asbestos exposure. Patient survival is poor and there are limited treatment options for this cancer. A new study known as MARS 2 looked at surgery alongside[…]
Keytruda and Chemotherapy Improve Survival in Mesothelioma Patients
The U.S Food and Drug Administration has accepted a priority review for a new Supplemental Biologics License Application. This could be a new era in the management of pleural mesothelioma, leading to a better future for those diagnosed with the cancer. The review is looking for approval of Keytruda used[…]
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 immune checkpoint inhibitors. There could be a chance of better outcomes in mesothelioma patients. A new article in Open Respiratory[…]
