Mesothelioma Medical Abstracts
Retinol supplementation and mesothelioma incidence in workers earlier exposed to blue asbestos (Crocidolite) at Wittenoom, Western Australia. 6/21/2010
Owing to the high rates of malignant mesothelioma in workers exposed to crocidolite earlier at Wittenoom and evidence of protection against cancer by vitamin A, a population-based cancer prevention programme providing retinol supplements (25 000 IU/day) was commenced in 1990. More…
Malignant Mesothelioma in Women
About 8% of our cases of mesothelioma occur in women, with a median age of 59 years. Our percentage is lower than other series reported in the literature because of the large number of occupationally exposed men referred to our laboratory. More …
Malignant Mesothelioma For Patients and Physicians
Information intended for use by doctors and other health care professionals regarding Malignant Mesothelioma. More…
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Mesothelioma of the Tunica Vaginalis Testis
Mesothelial tumors can arise from any tissue where mesothelial membrane exists. Because the tunica vaginalis is derived from an outpouching of the peritoneal cavity during embryonic development, it will occasionally be the site of primary mesothelioma. More …
Well-Differentiated Papillary Mesothelioma
Well-differentiated papillary mesothelioma is an unusual variant of epithelial mesothelioma considered to be of low malignant potential. The majority of previously reported cases developed in the peritoneum of young women without a history of asbestos exposure. More …
Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Peritoneal Mesothelioma is cancer that attacks the lining of the abdomen. This type of cancer affects the lining that protects the contents of the abdomen and which also provides a lubricating fluid to enable the organs to move and work properly. More …
Treating Sarcomatoid Mesothelioma as a Sarcoma
With sarcomatoid mesothelioma, some physicians prefer to treat this type of mesothelioma with sarcoma chemotherapy and subsequent surgery. More …
Malignant Mesothelioma of the Tunica Vaginalis Testis; a Report of Two Cases and Review of Literature
Two cases of rare malignant mesothelioma of tunica vaginalis testis are presented. Both cases were advanced on clinical and radiological studies. More …
Induction Chemotherapy, Extrapleural Pneumonectomy And Adjuvant Fast Neutron Radiationtherapy For Pleural Mesothelioma
Extrapleural pneumonectomy (EPP) remains the most effective therapeutic modality to locally control DMM but both local and systemic recurrences are common. Effective induction chemotherapy and adjuvant neutron radiation therapy could potentially improve both local and systemic control and impact survival. More...
Mutant Epidermal Growth Factor Receptors as Targets in Mesothelioma
Mutant forms of the epidermal growth factor receptor are important components of the oncogenic growth and proliferation of mesothelioma and are relevant targets in the treatment of patients with this disease. More ...
Survival of Women with Diffuse Peritoneal Mesothelioma
The clinical picture, response to therapy, and prognosis of women with diffuse malignant peritoneal mesotheliomas (DMPM) are ill defined. The purpose of this study is to report on the clinical picture, response to therapy, and survival of women with DMPM. More ...