Alterations in DNA of patients exposed to asbestos can lead to gene expression, which explains the development of malignant pleural mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer. Scientists were able to analyze public RNA-seq data through a comprehensive bioinformatics pipeline. This led to researchers being able to develop a view of[…]
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CRS and HIPEC for Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Peritoneal mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer linked to asbestos exposure. A promising option for treating the cancer includes cytoreductive surgery (CRS) with heated chemotherapy (HIPEC). A new article explains cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC for the treatment of peritoneal mesothelioma. Cytoreductive surgery removes as many tumors as possible. In[…]
Analysis of 70 Mesothelioma Cases
Malignant pleural mesothelioma is a severe cancer mainly caused by asbestos exposure. It often appears decades after exposure. Early on, symptoms can be unclear, making it difficult to diagnose. Even though the cancer is rare, a mesothelioma diagnosis is still concerning since there is a lack of treatment options. An[…]
PORT-7 for the Treatment of Mesothelioma
Results from a clinical trial being performed on malignant pleural mesothelioma patients will be presented at the American Association for Cancer Research meeting being held in Chicago, Illinois. Results will be posted by internationally known mesothelioma expert Dr. Luciano Mutti of the department of Applied Clinical Sciences and Biotechnology at[…]
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. Older adults are mostly at risk, especially those who worked with asbestos. A new article from the Australasian Journal on[…]
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 is potential for better outcomes when patients are given this treatment. A new article in Open Respiratory Archives provides a[…]
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 a bankruptcy strategy and failed. If approved, more than 60,000 ovarian cancer lawsuits would have been ended. The company estimated[…]
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 Eaton Fire in Altadena, California have tested positive for asbestos, according to Senator Adam Schiff. The U.S Army Corps of[…]
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 elderly patients. They can struggle with conventional therapies due to their age and health problems. One therapy known as Chimeric[…]
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 asbestos into usable resources by utilizing a new, innovative process. The Advocate Mine began operation in 1963, supplying asbestos for[…]
