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Journal Articles on Mesothelioma: Cancer Information for Patients and Families

Journal Articles on Mesothelioma: November, 2004

November 15th, 2004. The Effects of Taurolidine, a Novel Antineoplastic Agent, on Human Malignant Mesothelioma

Conclusions: Taurolidine has significant antineoplastic activity against MM in vitro and in vivo, in part, due to tumor cell apoptosis. These findings warrant further study for potential clinical usefulness.

November 1st, 2004. Patterns of failure following surgical resection for malignant pleural mesothelioma

Further clinical studies are needed for all patients with mesothelioma to define the optimum surgery and duration and types of adjuvant therapy. The appropriate multimodality approaches most likely will differ based on disease stage, histology, and patient performance status.

November 1st, 2004. Intrapleural Staphylococcal Superantigen Induces Resolution of Malignant Pleural Effusions and a Survival Benefit in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer