Gene study uncovers ‘spectrum of mutations’ in mesothelioma
A genomic analysis of over 200 mesothelioma tumors uncovers previously unknown mutations – some of which arise in other cancers and may be treatable with existing drugs.
The test that reveals cancer sooner
MorNuCo Laboratories of West Lafayette, Indiana, and their ONCOblot® Test recently completed a retrospective clinical trial focusing on the early detection of malignant mesothelioma, with the…
The test that reveals cancer sooner
MorNuCo Laboratories of West Lafayette, Indiana, and their ONCOblot® Test recently completed a retrospective clinical trial focusing on the early detection of malignant mesothelioma, with the…
Study suggests improvements in how mesothelioma is staged
Weight and volume of tumor help predict survival.A new study suggests that significant improvements could be made in the scoring system physicians use to estimate the stage (severity) of…
Study suggests improvements in how mesothelioma is staged
Weight and volume of tumor help predict survival.A new study suggests that significant improvements could be made in the scoring system physicians use to estimate the stage (severity) of…
Doctors must stay vigilant re: asbestos exposure, Australia
Rates of malignant mesothelioma (MM) have levelled off in Australia, but the changing patterns of asbestos-related diseases mean clinicians must be vigilant about taking exposure histories from…
Doctors must stay vigilant re: asbestos exposure, Australia
Rates of malignant mesothelioma (MM) have levelled off in Australia, but the changing patterns of asbestos-related diseases mean clinicians must be vigilant about taking exposure histories from…
Mutation of BAP1 gene passed down over centuries
Four unrelated families share identical BAP1 mutation. University of Hawai’i Cancer Center researchers discovered members of four families, apparently unrelated and living in different states…
Mutation of BAP1 gene passed down over centuries
Four unrelated families share identical BAP1 mutation. University of Hawai’i Cancer Center researchers discovered members of four families, apparently unrelated and living in different states…
Workers are not being protected from occupational diseases and deaths, argues expert
British workers are not being protected from occupational diseases and deaths, argues an expert in The BMJ this week.
Workers are not being protected from occupational diseases and deaths, argues expert
British workers are not being protected from occupational diseases and deaths, argues an expert in The BMJ this week.
Cancer-causing asbestos found in children’s crayons
The news that traces of asbestos have been found in children’s crayons in Australia and Canada should be treated seriously says the UK Asbestos Training Association (UKATA).
Cancer-causing asbestos found in children’s crayons
The news that traces of asbestos have been found in children’s crayons in Australia and Canada should be treated seriously says the UK Asbestos Training Association (UKATA).
Statistical model may identify patients who can benefit from surgery for mesothelioma
A new statistical model may help predict which patients are most likely to receive life-extending benefits from surgical treatment for malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM), according to an article…
Statistical model may identify patients who can benefit from surgery for mesothelioma
A new statistical model may help predict which patients are most likely to receive life-extending benefits from surgical treatment for malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM), according to an article…