mesothelioma

From diagnosis to treatment and care: Understanding mesothelioma

by David Hill edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin  Editors’ notes  The GIST Add as preferred source Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer, most often caused by exposure to asbestos, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Mesothelioma develops in the thin tissue surrounding the lungs and other internal organs. […]

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Clinical study deepens understanding of mesothelioma and opens the door to potential treatment options

Peer-Reviewed Publication Georgetown University Medical Center WASHINGTON – People with operable diffuse pleural mesothelioma may benefit from immunotherapy before and after surgery, based on results of a clinical trial exploring the sequence of treatment and the role of surgery for this difficult to treat cancer. Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that affects the tissue that

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