Asbestos / Mesothelioma, Mesothelioma News Potential new target for treating malignant pleural mesothelioma By Asbestos / Mesothelioma News From Medical News Today July 29, 2013 July 29, 2013 Mesothelioma News Malignant mesothelioma is a rare asbestos-associated malignancy with limited therapeutic options. Despite advances in the treatment, the median survival remains 12 months from the time of diagnosis. Potential new target for treating malignant pleural mesothelioma HEPaulGreaves published Man died having CT scan at Torbay Hospital