A new immunotherapy treatment may help patients with mesothelioma survive longer. Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer infecting the lining of the lungs and chest cavity, which is caused by exposure to asbestos. The disease is notoriously difficult to treat and often leaves patients with a short life expectancy. Clinical trials of an immunotherapy […]
A new immunotherapy treatment may be on the way for those suffering from mesothelioma. Patients in a Phase 1 trial for a novel T-cell therapy showed promising results, including tumor regression, and the treatment will now move into Phase 2. Mesothelioma, a rare and deadly cancer caused by asbestos exposure, is notoriously difficult to treat; […]
Mesothelioma, a rare cancer caused by asbestos exposure, is notoriously difficult to treat effectively using standard cancer therapies. Some of the most significant breakthroughs in mesothelioma treatment have been repurposing drug regimens that have proven effective in treating other diseases. Researchers are exploring the possibility of using a malaria drug to combat tumor formation in […]
Like most cancers, first-line treatment for mesothelioma often includes chemotherapy, surgery, radiation, or a combination of those treatments. Mesothelioma is very rare, however, affecting approximately 3,000 people in the United States each year; consequently, data on the effectiveness of treatment protocols is limited. A comprehensive Japanese study recently closed some of this gap by measuring […]
Asbestos exposure is a potential risk in any industry. Workplace asbestos exposure is one of the most common ways that people encounter the substance. However, some industries are at a higher risk than others, owing to the nature of the work and the worksite. Exposure to asbestos can cause deadly respiratory conditions including mesothelioma, a […]
Patients diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma, a rare cancer caused by exposure to asbestos, often suffer from painful symptoms, which can include persistent cough, difficulty breathing, and chest pain. As the disease progresses, symptoms can change and get worse, seriously impacting one’s quality of life. A British doctor has identified a simple solution to help […]
An Australian study recently revealed a link between quality of life and survival rates in mesothelioma patients. Mesothelioma, a rare and deadly cancer caused by asbestos exposure, often causes painful symptoms and results in a short life expectancy. Data from mesothelioma patients showed that many did not have adequate palliative care to manage symptoms, and […]
Multiple studies have found that talc-based products, such as makeup, baby powder, and others, contain amounts of asbestos. Asbestos is naturally found near talc, and it can get mixed in with talc during the mining process. Exposure to asbestos creates a variety of health problems to people who are consistently exposed to it, such as […]
A recent retrospective study of nearly 30 years of mesothelioma patient data reveals an alarming trend: more women are being diagnosed with mesothelioma. Mesothelioma, a rare and deadly cancer caused by asbestos exposure, has historically been much more prevalent in men, who were at higher risk of encountering asbestos at work. Now the balance is […]
A new study conducted at the University of Leicester reveals the potential for artificial intelligence (AI) in mesothelioma treatment. Mesothelioma, a rare and deadly cancer caused by exposure to asbestos, currently has limited treatment options and leaves patients with a short life expectancy. Using AI may unlock some of the mystery around the disease and […]
