Genomic Landscape of Malignant Mesotheliomas

Molecular Cancer Therapeutics 2016 August 9 [Epub ahead of print] [Link] Kato S, Tomson BN, Buys TP, Elkin SK, Carter JL, Kurzrock R Abstract Understanding the genomic landscape of malignant mesothelioma may identify novel molecular drivers of this ultra-rare disease, which can lead to an expanded roster of targeted therapies and clinical trial options for…

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Pain in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: A Prospective Characterization Study

Pain Med 2016 April 26 [Epub ahead of print] [Link] MacLeod N, Kelly C, Stobo J, McMahon L, Taggart D, Fallon M, Laird BJ. Abstract NTRODUCTION: Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is associated with severe pain. The underlying neurobiology of this is complex. The primary aim of this study was to characterize pain in MPM. METHODS:…

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