Roadmap for Treating Pleural Mesothelioma: New Expert Consensus
A new expert consensus document by top mesothelioma experts on behalf of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), published in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery in 2026, provides the most up-to-date treatment recommendations based on a comprehensive review of the… Read More »
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know about the MARS2 Trial for Mesothelioma Surgery
A diagnosis of pleural mesothelioma brings with it a number of difficult decisions. One of the biggest questions many patients face is whether surgery should be part of their treatment. For years, surgery was considered an important option for carefully… Read More »
Read MoreChemotherapy Still Plays an Important Role After Immunotherapy Fails
A new real-world study from Germany offers encouraging news for people living with pleural mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer that affects the lining of the lungs. Researchers found that a long-established chemotherapy combination remains an effective treatment option after… Read More »
Read MoreJoseph W. Belluck Re-Elected Chair of New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct
Joseph W. Belluck, founder of Belluck Law, has been unanimously re-elected Chair of the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct, continuing a leadership role he has held since 2016. The Commission also unanimously re-elected Taa Grays as Vice Chair… Read More »
Read MorePIPAC for Peritoneal Mesothelioma: A Promising Treatment Under Investigation
Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma is a rare cancer that develops in the lining of the abdomen, known as the peritoneum. Although it accounts for only a small percentage of all mesothelioma cases, it can be difficult to diagnose and treat because… Read More »
Read MoreNew Study Shows Mesothelioma’s Burden Remains Significant
Mesothelioma is often described as a disease of the past, linked to an era when asbestos was widely used in shipyards, factories, construction sites and military equipment across the United States. Yet a new nationwide study suggests that the impact… Read More »
Read MoreItaly’s study provides evidence of positive impacts of an asbestos ban
A recent study examining the long-term impact of Italy’s 1992 asbestos ban provides compelling evidence that the policy has significantly reduced mesothelioma mortality while also reshaping patterns of asbestos exposure. Drawing on decades of national data, researchers analyzed both mortality… Read More »
Read MoreNew Research Explores How Asbestos May Slowly Turn Healthy Cells into Mesothelioma
For decades, scientists have known that mesothelioma, an extremely aggressive cancer of the lining of the lungs or other organs, is caused by asbestos exposure. What has remained less clear is exactly how asbestos changes healthy cells over time and… Read More »
Read MoreFreezing Nerves to Relieve Mesothelioma Pain: What New Research Reveals
Pain is one of the most difficult parts of living with pleural mesothelioma. For many patients, discomfort may come from the cancer itself, fluid buildup around the lungs, invasive procedures, or major surgery. Caregivers often struggle alongside their loved ones,… Read More »
Read MoreWhen a Hydrocele Is More Than a Hydrocele: Understanding Testicular Mesothelioma
Most people have never heard of mesothelioma of the tunica vaginalis, a rare form of mesothelioma that affects the lining of the testis, and that is sometimes referred to as mesothelioma of the testis. Most healthcare providers may never encounter… Read More »
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