Mesothelioma Most mesotheliomas originate in the pleura and are due to asbestos
exposure. The incidence is decreasing somewhat with asbestos remediation, but mortality …

Mesothelioma affects mostly older individuals who have been occupationally exposed to
asbestos. The global mesothelioma incidence and mortality rates are unknown, because …

Background There is no recommended therapy for malignant pleural mesothelioma that has
progressed after first-line pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy. Disease control …

Incidence of malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is generally higher in males than
females and is attributed to historical differences in exposures with world-standardised …

Malignant pleural effusions (MPE) are a common pathology, treated by respiratory
physicians and thoracic surgeons alike. In recent years, several well-designed randomized …

Purpose To provide evidence-based recommendations to practicing physicians and others
on the management of malignant pleural mesothelioma. Methods ASCO convened an …

Refer all patients with a chest X-ray suggestive of MPM urgently (via the 2-week wait
suspected cancer pathway in England and Wales). Consider referral for further investigation …

Background A novel approach for managing malignant pleural mesothelioma, surgery for
mesothelioma after radiotherapy (SMART), consisting of a short accelerated course of high …

Malignant pleural mesothelioma: recent developments : Current Opinion in Oncology Malignant
pleural mesothelioma: recent developments : Current Opinion in Oncology Log in or Register …

Abstract The European Respiratory Society (ERS)/European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
(ESTS)/European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS)/European Society for …