Category: <span>mesothelioma clinical trials</span>

Top 10 Mesothelioma News Stories of 2016

Mesothelioma researchers, advocates and physicians unite across the nation every day to change the future of mesothelioma treatment. Because of their selfless efforts, mesothelioma survivors are living longer, fuller lives with their loved ones at their side. As an advocacy organization, we continually share the latest news about medical breakthroughs and other advancements impacting the…

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Study Uncovers Strange Growth of Mesothelioma Tumors

A new analysis on how asbestos-related tumors grow may lead to more effective research and treatments of malignant mesothelioma. Researchers at Australia’s Flinders University found malignant mesothelioma tumors demonstrate vasculogenic (vascular) mimicry — the process in which tumors make their own blood vessels. Tumors promote their own growth by growing blood vessels that reach into…

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Study Uncovers Strange Growth of Mesothelioma Tumors

A new analysis on how asbestos-related tumors grow may lead to more effective research and treatments of malignant mesothelioma. Researchers at Australia’s Flinders University found malignant mesothelioma tumors demonstrate vasculogenic (vascular) mimicry — the process in which tumors make their own blood vessels. Tumors promote their own growth by growing blood vessels that reach into…

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ONCOS-102 Mesothelioma Clinical Trial Promises Hope

Scandinavian-based Targovax launched the latest immunotherapy clinical trial for pleural mesothelioma, hoping it delivers a better way to treat patients with asbestos-related diseases. The randomized phase Ib/II trial evaluates the performance of ONCOS-102, an engineered human adenovirus designed to induce systemic, anti-tumor responses. Researchers are administering the immunotherapy drug as first-line therapy in combination with…

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ONCOS-102 Mesothelioma Clinical Trial Promises Hope

Scandinavian-based Targovax launched the latest immunotherapy clinical trial for pleural mesothelioma, hoping it delivers a better way to treat patients with asbestos-related diseases. The randomized phase Ib/II trial evaluates the performance of ONCOS-102, an engineered human adenovirus designed to induce systemic, anti-tumor responses. Researchers are administering the immunotherapy drug as first-line therapy in combination with…

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ONCOS-102 Mesothelioma Clinical Trial Promises Hope

Scandinavian-based Targovax launched the latest immunotherapy clinical trial for pleural mesothelioma, hoping it delivers a better way to treat patients with asbestos-related diseases. The randomized phase Ib/II trial evaluates the performance of ONCOS-102, an engineered human adenovirus designed to induce systemic, anti-tumor responses. Researchers are administering the immunotherapy drug as first-line therapy in combination with…

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Verastem Mesothelioma Clinical Trial Stopped Early For Futility

The Boston-based company Verastem has stopped its mesothelioma clinical trial early due to futile results in the Phase 2 study of VS-6063.

2015 International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma Meets to Discuss Future of Mesothelioma Treatment

The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation held the twelfth annual International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma at the National Institutes of Health on March 3-4.