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Multimodal Therapy Helps Improve Survival in Mesothelioma Patients

June 21, 2024

Malignant pleural mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer mainly caused by asbestos exposure. It is a cancer of the mesothelium, which is the lining of certain areas of the body including…

Ga-68 FAPI PET Before Immunotherapy (FAPBI)

June 14, 2024

It is aimed to evaluate FAP expression and its success in predicting treatment response before immunotherapy used in the treatment of malignant mesothelioma with Ga68 FAPI PET/CT imaging, which allows in vivo evaluation of FAP expression, which is thought to be associated with immunosuppression and resistance to immunotherapy.

Pleural Mesothelioma Study Recruitment Challenges

June 14, 2024

Pleural mesothelioma is a cancer of the lining of the lungs called the mesothelium. It is both rare and aggressive and is linked to asbestos exposure. Patient survival is poor…

A Study of VET3-TGI in Patients With Solid Tumors (STEALTH-001)

June 7, 2024

VET3-TGI is an oncolytic immunotherapy designed to treat advanced cancers. VET3-TGI has not been given to human patients yet, and the current study is designed to find a safe and effective dose of VET3-TGI when administered by direct injection into tumor(s) (called an intratumoral injection) or when given intravenously (into the vein) both alone and in combination with pembrolizumab in patients with solid tumors (STEALTH-001).

Keytruda and Chemotherapy Improve Survival in Mesothelioma Patients

June 7, 2024

The U.S Food and Drug Administration has accepted a priority review for a new Supplemental Biologics License Application. This could be a new era in the management of pleural mesothelioma,…

Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors Can Improve Survival in Mesothelioma Patients

May 31, 2024

Malignant pleural mesothelioma is a rare cancer that is hard to treat. There is a poor prognosis for people diagnosed with mesothelioma, but there is hope in the form of…

ACADL Could Help with the Diagnosis of Mesothelioma

May 24, 2024

Mesothelioma, a cancer mainly caused by asbestos exposure, is typically found in older Americans. One problem with mesothelioma is that it is hard to tell between reactive and cancerous cells.…

Study of Cadonilimab Combined With Chemotherapy in Recurrent /​ Refractory Pleural Mesothelioma

May 17, 2024

This is a multicenter, single-arm, phase II clinical study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Cadonilimab combined with gemcitabine, or vinorelbine, or pemetrexed in the treatment of patients with recurrent / refractory pleural mesothelioma.

Palliative Care Improves Lives of Mesothelioma Patients

May 17, 2024

Palliative care is an essential part of the cancer treatment process. It helps improve the quality of life of people with life threatening illnesses like mesothelioma. It is important for…

Delayed Care for Mesothelioma Could be Beneficial for Patients

May 10, 2024

Mesothelioma, a cancer mainly caused by asbestos, is very hard to treat. A new study wanted to see if treating mesothelioma immediately is the best option for certain patients. The…