The Mesothelioma Guide Blog

Pain, fatigue and nausea are all common side effects of cancer treatment, including systemic therapy for mesothelioma. Chemotherapy, for instance, takes a mighty toll on the body...

One of the challenges of radiation for mesothelioma is damage to lung tissue. The primary tumor for this cancer exists in the lining of the lungs, called the pleura. Aiming...

Could there be a new way to assess a mesothelioma case – and therefore, a new way to determine mesothelioma stages? The American Journal of Surgical Pathology published a...

Chemotherapy for mesothelioma has new rival systemic therapy: immunotherapy. However, the long-used method for treatment remains effective for some patients. Doctors tested two...

The COVID-19 vaccine boosts the immune system and protects people from serious cases of the virus. In many instances, getting vaccinated is the safeguard between life and...

Consider how far we’ve come in 20 years. Back in 2002, mesothelioma rates were rising and the FDA hadn’t approved any therapies for this cancer. Little was known about...

The holiday season is a heartwarming time for family and friends. Unfortunately, for some, the cheer is dampened by a diagnosis of mesothelioma during the holidays. Around...

After months of wishful thinking, we’re finally getting clinical trials testing immunotherapy for peritoneal mesothelioma. Two trials, one at the University of Chicago...

The time of diagnosis is vital to combating the cancer known as mesothelioma. How important, though? Well, the stage of cancer at the time of diagnosis has a significant impact on...

Immunohistochemistry has groundbreaking potential for mesothelioma treatment. Two biomarkers seem to indicate pleurectomy/decortication surgery works for some patients better than...