Mesothelioma Cancer Resources Blog

Stopping tumor growth and preventing metastasis in mesothelioma, which is highly aggressive and resistant to standard cancer treatments, is critical for increasing survival in patients. Now, researchers report that by intercepting a signaling pathway found in mesothelioma they can slow the growth of the insidious cancer. Researchers from Korea found that by targeting and blocking …

Two years ago researchers reported that PARP inhibitors could be the key to defeating mesothelioma resistance to cisplatin, a common chemotherapy agent. Now, in a recent study, researchers have found this new class of drugs “shows early promise” for mesothelioma and many other cancer patients. According to an April 21 press release from American Association …

Researchers continue to get more and more creative when it comes to developing tools to help surgeons identify and remove tumors and cancer cells more thoroughly and effectively. Already, University of Pennsylvania researchers have found a way to get cancerous tissues to glow under an infrared light guiding surgeons to the diseased cells. Now, researchers …