mesothelioma

Malignant mesothelioma, cancer of the lining of the lungs and abdomen, is relatively rare but often fatal. In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Shanda [...]

In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Shanda Blackmon, a thoracic surgeon at Mayo Clinic, explains mesothelioma, a type of cancer that often occurs in [...]

Large chromosomal rearrangements present in mesothelioma could make it possible to understand which patients are likely to respond to immunotherapy, researchers at the Mayo Clinic Center [...]

Listen: Mayo Clinic Radio 9/29/18 On this week's Mayo Clinic Radio podcast, Dr. Shanda Blackmon, a thoracic surgeon at Mayo Clinic, explains lung cancer [...]

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Lung cancer claims more [...]

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Lung cancer claims more [...]

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Lung cancer claims more [...]

A frightening diagnosis of mesothelioma brought Sally Kirkvold to Mayo Clinic. To her great relief, the prompt and thorough care she received put the cancer into remission, allowing her to turn her attention back to normal life.

In this Mayo Clinic Radio Health Minute, Dr. Dennis Wigle comments on work to improve the prognosis of patients with mesothelioma. To listen, click the link [...]

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What causes mesothelioma, and how is it different than lung cancer? Are there any treatments or ways to slow its progression? ANSWER: Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer, with about 3,000 new cases reported each year in the United States. It is much less common than lung cancer. Unlike lung cancer, mesothelioma does not start within the lung tissue. It arises from the mesothelium that forms the outside lining of the lung, also called the pleura; however, mesothelioma may spread into the lungs. Rarely, it can also arise from the lining of the abdominal cavity or other internal organs. The exact cause is unclear, but there appears to be a strong association between exposure to asbestos and mesothelioma. The most common treatment for mesothelioma is chemotherapy, but a combination of different therapies can be used. Research investigating possible new treatment options is underway.

Malignant mesothelioma, cancer of the lining of the lungs and abdomen, is relatively rare but often fatal. The 5-year survival rate is between just 5 and 10 [...]

Malignant mesothelioma, cancer of the lining of the lungs and abdomen, is relatively rare but often fatal. The 5-year survival rate is between just 5 [...]