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Treatment & DoctorsPatients with pleural mesothelioma are missing a chance to increase survival time because they are underutilizing definitive radiation, according to a recent study…
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Research & Clinical Trials Treatment & Doctors
Peritoneal Mesothelioma Grading System Improves Prognosis
The first two-tier grading system for peritoneal mesothelioma has produced a significant subset of patients with an incredible median overall survival of nearly…October 10, 2016 -
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Protein Helps Doctors Diagnose Mesothelioma More Accurately
Researchers identified another tool for diagnosing pleural mesothelioma, hoping it can accelerate the diagnostic process and help eliminate recurring mistakes. Dr. Michele…August 4, 2016 -
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New Study: Mesothelioma Surgery Still Benefits Older Patients
Older patients with pleural mesothelioma can double their chances of extending their survival rates by undergoing aggressive, potentially curative surgery, according to a…August 1, 2016 -
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New Mesothelioma Treatment Guidelines May Extend Survival
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) has changed its first-line treatment recommendation for unresectable pleural mesothelioma, believing it will extend patient survival significantly.July 26, 2016 -
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IMPRINT Mesothelioma Treatment Boosts Radiation Therapy
Doctors confirmed a novel radiation procedure can be combined safely and effectively with aggressive lung-sparing surgery to improve survival time and quality of life…July 15, 2016 -
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Asbestos-Related Cancers Cost Canada $2B Annually
The Canadian government spends about $1.7 billion annually on asbestos-related cancers stemming from occupational exposure, according to a recent Institute for Work & Health…June 29, 2016 -
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Mesothelioma Surgery Improves Quality of Life
Renowned thoracic surgeon Dr. Wickii Vigneswaran in Chicago believes far too many patients with pleural mesothelioma are being denied aggressive surgeries that could…June 17, 2016 -
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Immunotherapy Vaccine for Mesothelioma Gets High Marks
Immunotherapy vaccine CRS-207 is moving closer to changing the way malignant pleural mesothelioma will be treated in the future. CRS-207 produced a startling…May 3, 2016 -
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New Immunotherapy Center Raises Hopes for Mesothelioma
Johns Hopkins leaders expect the recently launched Bloomberg–Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy in Baltimore will advance treatment for malignant mesothelioma. The future of mesothelioma…April 12, 2016