In a study of the effectiveness of focused radiation following chemotherapy, Italian researchers have found that mesothelioma patients receiving the protocol enjoyed longer periods of progression-free health and a slower return of their tumors.
Despite the best efforts of scientists around the globe, malignant pleural mesothelioma continues to carry an extremely poor prognosis, with a five-year survival rate of just 10%. Still, patients are benefitting from research. The Checkmate-743 trial recently yielded a report of increased durable overall survival in mesothelioma from the immunotherapy combination of nivolumab and ipilimumab.
In assessing potential risk factors and outcomes for patients diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, there have long been questions about whether a patient’s socioeconomic status plays a role in their access to quality care. A study conducted by researchers from the University of Miami’s Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center examined the issue and found significant variability.
The role of surgery in the treatment of mesothelioma continues to generate controversy, but researchers in one of the largest studies of surgery’s role in mesothelioma treatment have concluded that combining tumor removal with chemotherapy has the single greatest positive impact on extending patient survival. Speaking to attendees of the virtual World Conference on Lung
Researchers from the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston demonstrated cautious optimism about their recent study of a triple neoadjuvant regimen using cisplatin, pemetrexed, and atezolizumab. Speaking at the virtual World Congress on Lung Cancer, the scientists reported that sixty percent of eligible patients who received the triplet therapy moved on to surgical resection or
Asbestos use and exposure continue to be problems in Mexico. It has led to numerous cases of mesothelioma and other asbestos illnesses and many resulting deaths. Mexico has yet to ban asbestos, and powerful lobbyists continue to work against a ban. Facts About Mesothelioma and Asbestos in Mexico Mexico imports tons of asbestos and uses
A recently released study of the impact of COVID-19 on Spanish mesothelioma patients revealed that nearly one in five contracted the disease, and of those affected, three out of four died. The research was presented at the IASLC 2021 World Conference on Lung Cancer.
Roofers and other construction workers have long faced the risk of asbestos exposure on the job. Some have developed mesothelioma or other asbestos illnesses and sued the manufacturers responsible. Today, many roofers still work with materials that contain asbestos. How Was Asbestos Used in Roofing? Many construction materials contained asbestos because of its insulating and
Bath Iron Works is a Maine shipyard founded in 1884 that used asbestos in shipbuilding for decades. Many workers at Bath were exposed to asbestos before the 1980s and are now at risk for developing mesothelioma. Asbestos suppliers now face lawsuits from victims of past asbestos exposure in the shipyard. Bath Iron Works History and
The Aurora Pump Company manufactured and sold industrial pumps for decades and is a brand of Pentair products today. Aurora pumps contained asbestos in the past. Although the pumps no longer contain asbestos, many workers suffered past exposure and now have mesothelioma or other asbestos-related illnesses. History of Aurora Pump Company and Asbestos Founders Louis