Is it ever appropriate to perform surgery on a patient with sarcomatoid mesothelioma?
Usually, the answer is almost always no. Sarcomatoid mesothelioma is one of the rarest and most aggressive cell types of mesothelioma, a cancer that develops on the lining of the lungs and stems from exposure to asbestos. Because of its… Read More »
Read MoreBelluck Law hires nurse to its mesothelioma and lung cancer team to help its clients get the best medical treatment
Belluck Law, LLP announces the establishment of wraparound services for its mesothelioma and lung cancer clients, led by renowned mesothelioma expert nurse Mary Hesdorffer, APRN. About Mary Hesdorffer, Mesothelioma NurseTable of Contents1 About Mary Hesdorffer, Mesothelioma Nurse2 Clinical background3 Research… Read More »
Read MoreSurvival rates and treatments costs for pleural mesothelioma patients prior to the emergence of immunotherapy
Pleural mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer that develops on the mesothelial lining of the lung which serves to lubricate and facilitate movement of the lung within the chest cavity. Mesothelioma is caused by exposure to asbestos and can take decades… Read More »
Read MoreImmunotherapy for mesothelioma shows durable benefits
Key FindingsTable of Contents1 Key Findings2 Checkmate 743 Study 5-Year Follow-Up Results2.1 Response Durability2.2 Non-Epithelioid Results3 Identifying Biomarkers for Better Patient Selection4 What This Means for Mesothelioma Patients At five years, 14 percent of patients treated with the immunotherapy combination… Read More »
Read MoreMesothelioma trends in Pennsylvania based on data between 1990 and 2019
Scheduled for official publication in January 2026 and released online in December 2025, a new study examined trends in mesothelioma incidence in Pennsylvania based on data collected between 1990 and 2019. The paper, Demographic disparities in temporal trends and geographic… Read More »
Read MoreA study into the experience of caregivers yields first findings
A study examining the experience of caregivers of mesothelioma patients is currently underway, and results from its first phase have been released. The study Understanding the Mesothelioma Journey from Diagnosis through Bereavement, Innovation in Aging, Volume 9, Issue Supplement_2 was published… Read More »
Read MoreMultiple tractor trailer crashes reported in Upstate New York in last 24 hours
Upstate New York authorities are investigating three separate tractor trailer crashes in the past 24 hours that have left several people injured and caused traffic jams and detours. First Incident: I-87 near PlattsburghTable of Contents1 First Incident: I-87 near Plattsburgh2… Read More »
Read MoreA rare look into the rarest forms of cancer: mesothelioma of the liver
Last month, a new case report was released detailing the imaging features of one of the rarest of cancers in its most rare anatomic location: mesothelioma of the liver. Only 20 cases of this cancer ever have been reported worldwide.… Read More »
Read MoreWhat the 2025 iMig Conference Revealed About the Future of Mesothelioma Treatment
The biannual meeting of the International Mesothelioma Interest Group (iMig) brought forward a mix of clinical insights, scientific advances, and ongoing debates that continue to shape the care of patients with mesothelioma. Several themes rose to the forefront, from how… Read More »
Read MoreCOVID-19 mRNA vaccine makes tumors respond better to immunotherapy
Recently, oncology researchers were energized by new findings published in Nature, showing that immune therapies such as nivolumab (Opdivo) and ipilimumab (Yervoy) may work better when given alongside an mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine. These drugs are known as immune checkpoint inhibitors,… Read More »
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