Real-world outcomes of multimodal treatment for pleural mesothelioma: A retrospective study in a high-volume integrated regional center

JTCVS Open 2026 January 30 [Link] Alison S Baskin, Keza Levine, Yun-Yi Hung, Elaine Liang, Kian C Banks, J Marie Suga, Jeffrey B Velotta Abstract Objective: To evaluate overall survival (OS) associated with multimodal treatment regimens, including pleurectomy/decortication (PD) and systemic therapy, in patients with clinical stage I-II epithelioid pleural mesothelioma (PM). Methods: We identified…

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Epidermal growth factor receptor-targeted near-infrared photoimmunotherapy for malignant pleural mesothelioma

Lung Cancer 2026 July [Link] Miyu Kano, Aki Furusawa, Seiichiro Takao, Motofumi Suzuki, Makoto Kano, Hiroshi Yamamoto, Peter L Choyke, Hisataka Kobayashi Abstract Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare, aggressive cancer mostly associated with asbestos exposure. Effective treatments are limited, and the prognosis is extremely poor. Therefore, the development of novel therapeutic approaches is…

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Cellular Plasticity in Malignant Transformation: Mesothelial Cells

Pathobiology 2026 April 29 [Link] Claire W Michael, Ben Davidson Abstract Background: Mesothelial proliferations range from reactive lesions to benign and malignant tumors, bearing witness to the plasticity of these cells. Their diagnosis often requires combination of morphological assessment, immunohistochemistry, and molecular testing. Summary: Considerable progress has been made in recent years in all the…

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Cellular Plasticity in Malignant Transformation: Mesothelial Cells

Pathobiology 2026 April 29 [Link] Claire W Michael, Ben Davidson Abstract Background: Mesothelial proliferations range from reactive lesions to benign and malignant tumors, bearing witness to the plasticity of these cells. Their diagnosis often requires combination of morphological assessment, immunohistochemistry, and molecular testing. Summary: Considerable progress has been made in recent years in all the…

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Paraneoplastic Brachial Amyotrophic Diplegia and Encephalitis With Ma2-IgG During Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Use for Mesothelioma: A Case Report

JTO Clinical and Research Reports 2026 March 6 [Link] Sanem Pinar Uysal, Shervin Badihian, Karlo Toljan, Nirmal Andrapalliyal, James Stevenson, Jonathan Lee, Amy Kunchok Abstract Background: Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) improve cancer survival but can cause neurologic immune-related adverse events. Ma2-IgG-associated paraneoplastic neurologic syndrome typically presents with central nervous system involvement in patients with testicular…

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Immunotherapy resistance and strategies in malignant pleural mesothelioma

Cancer Drug Resistance 2026 March 26 [Link] Wanyi Xia, Yulong Zhang, Juanzhi Zhao, Xiaoli Tan, Shaolong Ju, Wei Zou, Chaoqun Chen, Chunwei Li, Yanghua Xu, Yingming Peng, Shengqiao Li Abstract Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) remains one of the most aggressive thoracic malignancies, characterized by profound resistance to conventional modalities such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy,…

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Multiplexed single-cell and spatial profiling reveal B cells and tertiary lymphoid structures as prognostic indicators in pleural mesothelioma

British Journal of Cancer 2026 July [Link] Angelica Rigutto, Nicolás G Núñez, Jenny C Kienzler, Isabelle Opitz, Mayura Meerang, Martina Haberecker, Nadine Fournier, Joao Lourenço, Raphael Gottardo, Karina Silina, Anurag Gupta, Burkhard Becher, Alessandra Curioni-Fontecedro Abstract Background: Pleural mesothelioma (PM) is an orphan disease with poor prognosis. While T cell dynamics in the tumor microenvironment…

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Tumor DNA methylation subtypes predict immunotherapy outcomes in pleural mesothelioma patients in the NIBIT-EPI-MESO study

Nature Genetics 2026 May [Link] Luana Calabrò, Francesca P Caruso, Alessia Covre, Teresa M R Noviello, Maria F Lofiego, Rossella Tufano, Luigi Ferraro, Piera Grisolia, Antonio De Falco, Vincenzo Lagano, Francesco Sgambelluri, Giovanna Sabella, Giulia Rossi, Giulia Gibilisco, Francesco Marzani, Emma Bello, Elena Simonetti, Vincenzo D’Alonzo, Michele Caraglia, Sandra Coral, Antonina De Angelis, Luigi Cerbone,…

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Tumor DNA methylation subtypes predict immunotherapy outcomes in pleural mesothelioma patients in the NIBIT-EPI-MESO study

Nature Genetics 2026 May [Link] Luana Calabrò, Francesca P Caruso, Alessia Covre, Teresa M R Noviello, Maria F Lofiego, Rossella Tufano, Luigi Ferraro, Piera Grisolia, Antonio De Falco, Vincenzo Lagano, Francesco Sgambelluri, Giovanna Sabella, Giulia Rossi, Giulia Gibilisco, Francesco Marzani, Emma Bello, Elena Simonetti, Vincenzo D’Alonzo, Michele Caraglia, Sandra Coral, Antonina De Angelis, Luigi Cerbone,…

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Emerging Strategies in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Pleural Mesothelioma: An Overview

Thoracic Cancer 2026 April [Link] Raffaella Pagliaro, Beatrice Leonardi, Angela Schiattarella, Grazia Bergameo, Carmine Picone, Adolfo Gallipoli D’Errico, Filippo Scialò, Fabio Perrotta, Maria Luisa De Rimini, Alfonso Fiorelli, Andrea Bianco Abstract Pleural mesothelioma (PM) is a rare and aggressive cancer arising from pleural mesothelial cells with a strong association to asbestos exposure. Among the diagnostic…

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