The Mesothelioma Center News
Study Uncovers Drug Combination for Sarcomatoid Mesothelioma
- by Tim Povtak
- Research & Clinical Trials
- Jan 16, 2020
Researchers in Spain have discovered a drug combination showing potential in treating the most difficult-to-treat type of malignant mesothelioma. Selumetinib and AZD8186, already being studied separately in clinical trials…
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Researchers Find Potential New Target for Mesothelioma Treatment
- by Tim Povtak
- Research & Clinical Trials
- Jan 14, 2020
An international research team has identified a novel molecular target with potential to significantly improve future treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma. The recent findings could lead to a drug…
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Pleural and Peritoneal Mesothelioma Combination Can Be Managed
- by Tim Povtak
- Research & Clinical Trials
- Jan 9, 2020
A patient diagnosed with pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma today can survive well beyond expectations, provided personalized treatment can be found at a specialty center. Research from the Columbia…
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US Officials Respond to Asbestos Issue at Tokyo 2020 Water Polo Venue
- by Daniel King
- Asbestos Exposure & Bans
- Jan 6, 2020
Officials with USA Water Polo are confident that organizers of the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics will fix an ongoing asbestos issue at the water polo venue for this year’s…
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Mesothelioma Genetic Research Team Receives $2.6M Grant from NIH
- by Tim Povtak
- Research & Clinical Trials
- Jan 2, 2020
Dr. Michele Carbone at the University of Hawaii Cancer Center has good reason to start 2020 optimistic about advancing the treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma. The National Institutes…
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Study: Mesothelioma Patients with CD70 Protein Have Worse Prognosis
- by Tim Povtak
- Research & Clinical Trials
- Dec 19, 2019
An international team of pathologists has identified a new protein often found on pleural mesothelioma tumor cells. The discovery could lead to a more accurate prognosis for patients…
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Canadian Town of Asbestos Changing Its Name for Economics
- by Tim Povtak
- Asbestos Exposure & Bans
- Dec 9, 2019
Officials in Asbestos, Quebec, have been struggling for years to develop a new identity for the small Canadian mining town. Changing its name might do the trick. Mayor Hugues…
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Comparative Study Reveals Best Mesothelioma Surgery
- by Tim Povtak
- Treatment & Doctors
- Dec 5, 2019
Less is usually better than more when it comes to aggressive surgery for pleural mesothelioma, according to the latest and most-extensive comparative study. Throughout the last 25 years, surgical…
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DaSilva Building Mesothelioma Specialty Program in Orlando
- by Tim Povtak
- Treatment & Doctors
- Dec 3, 2019
Thoracic surgeon Dr. Marcelo DaSilva came to Orlando, Florida, with a lofty goal. He wants to make Central Florida a destination for patients diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma. DaSilva…
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Report: 1.5 Million UK Buildings Contain Asbestos [Infographic]
- by Daniel King
- Asbestos Exposure & Bans
- Nov 27, 2019
Asbestos may have been banned in the United Kingdom 20 years ago, but the deadly carcinogen continues to be the leading cause of occupational death, leading to 5,500 deaths in…
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