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December 13, 2016

Researchers Identify 2 Proteins That Could Help Detect Malignant Mesothelioma

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Loss of the BAP1 protein and high levels of the EZH2 protein are two very specific characteristics of malignant mesothelioma and may serve as biomarkers to help researchers differentiate the ... Read more

December 8, 2016December 8, 2016

Positive Results in Phase 2 Mesothelioma Trial of Nintedanib Supports Phase 3 Study

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Boehringer Ingelheim’s Phase 2 clinical trial investigating nintedanib in malignant pleural mesothelioma showed improvements in both progression-free and overall survival compared to treatment with chemotherapy alone. The company is now recruiting patients for ... Read more

December 7, 2016

Researchers Provide Snapshot of Science, Treatment Options for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma

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Asbestos exposure has created a global epidemic of malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM), with the rates of this deadly disease not likely to decrease in the foreseeable future. This is the ... Read more

December 6, 2016December 6, 2016

Liver Enzyme Levels and White Blood Cell Counts May Predict Outcomes in Mesothelioma

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In a study exploring the predictive power of several laboratory findings in malignant pleural mesothelioma, researchers found that high levels of a liver enzyme called aspartate aminotransferase (AST), and increased numbers ... Read more

December 2, 2016

Most Mesothelioma Cases in China Aren’t Linked to Asbestos Exposure, Research Shows

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China has a unique prevalence of different mesothelioma types and an unusual incidence of the disease in women, according to a research letter published in JAMA Oncology. The research letter, titled, “Association ... Read more

December 1, 2016

Merck to Present New Data on Keytruda in Mesothelioma, Other Thoracic Cancers

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Merck announced that new data from the company’s anti-PD-1 cancer drug Keytruda (pembrolizumab) will be presented at the upcoming 17th World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC), hosted by the International Association for ... Read more

November 30, 2016

Researchers Need to Identify Non-Asbestos Risk Factors for Mesothelioma, Study Suggests

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A new analysis of occupational links to mesothelioma shows that men with asbestos-related occupations remain to be at risk for the disease. Surprisingly, women holding certain occupations were at risk ... Read more

November 29, 2016

Mesothelioma Cells May Transform Into Bone-like Cells, Study Suggests

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Malignant mesothelioma (MM) cells can differentiate into bone-like cells, according to a study published in Scientific Reports, a finding that may open new possibilities for therapeutic approaches against MM. The study, “A Subset Of Malignant ... Read more

November 28, 2016

NCCN Issues New Educational Guidelines to Help Cancer Patients Manage Nausea, Vomiting

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The new NCCN Guidelines for Patients & Quick Guide Series has published a guide for patients experiencing nausea and vomiting from their chemotherapy treatment, as mesothelioma and other cancer patients often do. Experts ... Read more