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Challenging the Norm: Occurrence of Synchronous Pleural and Peritoneal Mesothelioma in a Female Patient

August 22, 2024 By Law Offices of Thomas J. Lamb, P.A.

Abstract:  Here, we present a unique case involving a female patient in her 40s with synchronous malignant pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma, despite lacking a history of asbestos exposure. The patient’s initial symptoms included dyspnoea, chest pain, cough, fever, appetite loss, and weight loss over a month. Clinical evaluation led to the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mesothelioma Tagged With: mesothelioma, peritoneal mesothelioma, pleural mesothelioma

Integration of the PD-L1 inhibitor atezolizumab and WT1/DC vaccination into standard-of-care first-line treatment for patients with epithelioid malignant pleural mesothelioma—Protocol of the Immuno-MESODEC study

July 26, 2024 By Law Offices of Thomas J. Lamb, P.A.

Abstract Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is an aggressive cancer with a very poor prognosis. Recently, immune checkpoint inhibition (ICI) has taken center stage in the currently ongoing revolution that is changing standard-of-care treatment for several malignancies, including MPM. As multiple arguments and accumulating lines of evidence are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mesothelioma Tagged With: malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM), mesothelioma treatments

Extended pleurectomy decortication and chemotherapy versus chemotherapy alone for pleural mesothelioma (MARS 2): a phase 3 randomised controlled trial

July 18, 2024 By Law Offices of Thomas J. Lamb, P.A.

Background:  Extended pleurectomy decortication for complete macroscopic resection for pleural mesothelioma has never been evaluated in a randomised trial. The aim of this study was to compare outcomes after extended pleurectomy decortication plus chemotherapy versus chemotherapy alone. Methods:  MARS 2 was a phase 3, national, multicentre, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mesothelioma Tagged With: chemotherapy, decortication, mesothelioma, mesothelioma treatments, pleural mesothelioma, pleurectomy

Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: Analysis of 70 Cases in the Last Decade

June 26, 2024 By Law Offices of Thomas J. Lamb, P.A.

Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma (MPM) is an aggressive tumor linked to asbestos exposure, with a latency period of about 40 years before symptoms appear. Despite affecting a minority of exposed individuals, its risk escalates with prolonged exposure. Originating from mesothelial cells, [ Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma (MPM) ] affected 30,870 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mesothelioma Tagged With: mesothelioma, pleural mesothelioma

Predictive potential of MRI in differentiating the predominant component in biphasic pleural mesothelioma

May 31, 2024 By Law Offices of Thomas J. Lamb, P.A.

Purpose:  To assess the potential of apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values derived from diffusion weighted (DW) MRI preoperatively to predict the predominant histologic component among biphasic pleural mesothelioma (PM) tumors. Methods:  ADC maps were generated from DW MRI scans. Histology and predominant component of [ biphasic pleural … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mesothelioma Tagged With: mesothelioma, pleural mesothelioma

Validation of Inflammatory Prognostic Biomarkers in Pleural Mesothelioma

April 17, 2024 By Law Offices of Thomas J. Lamb, P.A.

Asbestos exposure is known as the main elicitor of pleural mesothelioma (PM) development. The pathology’s rarity, wide range of growth patterns, and devastating prognosis have hindered a standardized treatment to date. This study intended to determine possible prognosticators contributing to adjusting the treatment allocation. This initiated the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mesothelioma Tagged With: mesothelioma, mesothelioma treatments, pleural mesothelioma

Impact of Surgery on Disease Progression and Survival of Patients with Pleural Mesothelioma

March 11, 2024 By Law Offices of Thomas J. Lamb, P.A.

BACKGROUND:  The effects of surgery on the survival of patients with pleural mesothelioma remain poorly understood. We compared the therapeutic outcomes of patients receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by surgery or refusing surgery for pleural mesothelioma. METHODS:  This retrospective study included consecutive patients who were … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mesothelioma Tagged With: mesothelioma, mesothelioma treatments, pleural mesothelioma

Pegargiminase Confers Survival Benefit in Nonepithelioid Pleural Mesothelioma

February 22, 2024 By Law Offices of Thomas J. Lamb, P.A.

Adding [ new treatment drug ] pegargiminase to standard chemotherapy can improve outcomes in patients with chemotherapy-naïve, nonepithelioid pleural mesothelioma, according to research published in JAMA Oncology. [Szlosarek PW, Creelan BC, Sarkodie T, et al. Pegargiminase plus first-line chemotherapy in patients with nonepithelioid pleural … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mesothelioma Tagged With: mesothelioma, mesothelioma treatments, pegargiminase, pleural mesothelioma

FDA Fast Tracks UV1, Ipilimumab, and Nivolumab in Malignant Mesothelioma

February 8, 2024 By Law Offices of Thomas J. Lamb, P.A.

The FDA has granted a fast track designation to the combination of UV1 with ipilimumab and nivolumab for the treatment of patients with unresectable malignant pleural mesothelioma. This regulatory decision is supported by findings from the phase 2 NIPU trial which is evaluating UV1 in patients with unresectable malignant pleural mesothelioma. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mesothelioma Tagged With: ipilimumab, malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM), mesothelioma, mesothelioma treatments, nivolumab, pleural mesothelioma, UV1

A Complete Response to Pembrolizumab in Malignant Peritoneal Mesothelioma: A Case Report

January 24, 2024 By Law Offices of Thomas J. Lamb, P.A.

Abstract:  Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma (MPeM) is a rare cancer of the peritoneum with a poor prognosis and nonspecific clinical course. We discuss a case of MPeM in a 59-year-old male who presented with abdominal pain and distension, without any known previous asbestos exposure. The diagnosis was made after a second biopsy finally confirmed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mesothelioma Tagged With: mesothelioma, mesothelioma treatments, pembrolizumab, peritoneal mesothelioma

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