Lung cancer and pleural mesothelioma are often confused, so it’s important to understand the key differences between them, including tumor location and treatments. Lung cancer and pleural mesothelioma ...

Malignant pleural mesothelioma continues to be a challenge. The diagnosis and treatment of patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma requires a multidisciplinary approach. The diagnosis is best ...

August 31, 2009 — Pleural fluid mesothelin is a helpful adjunct to cytology examination in patients with an undiagnosed pleural effusion, according to the results of a study reported in the September ...

NovoTTF-100L System, combined with chemotherapy, is FDA-approved for malignant pleural mesothelioma, marking the first new treatment in over 15 years. The STELLAR trial showed a median overall ...

The combination statistically significantly improved overall survival, reducing the risk of death by 21% compared with chemotherapy alone. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Keytruda ...

CHICAGO — The addition of nintedanib to pemetrexed/cisplatin appeared safe and effective for the treatment of patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma, according to results from the LUME-Meso ...

Malignant pleural mesothelioma is a refractory tumor with poor prognosis associated with asbestos exposure. Pleural effusion is frequently observed in patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma, and ...

NET of the lung: The experience of the Italian registry. Clinical features in surgically treated patients with small cell lung cancer: Risk of brain metastasis and possible role of prophylactic ...

—Malignant pleural mesothelioma is an aggressive tumor that requires a thoughtful approach to staging to identify those most likely to benefit from surgery. Share on Facebook. Opens in a new tab or ...

Nobody likes to talk or think about cancer, but it’s a serious disease that we should all aim to understand a little better. Better understanding the signs and symptoms of cancer, as well as how to ...

Dr. Hedy Kindler joins us on the podcast to discuss the latest update to the treatment of pleural mesothelioma guideline. She discusses the latest changes to the updated recommendations across topics ...

Objective—To investigate if the preventive measures taken to reduce the occupational exposure to asbestos have resulted in a decreased incidence of pleural mesothelioma in Sweden. Methods—The ...