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Questioning the Prognostic Role of BAP-1 Immunohistochemistry in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: A Single Center Experience With Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Lung Cancer 2020 June 21 [Link] Luca Cantini, Federica Pecci, Alberto Murrone, Marco Tomasetti, Cecilia Copparoni, Ilaria Fiordoliva, Francesca Morgese, Silvia Rinaldi, Paola Mazzanti, Corrado Rubini, Alessia Cimadamore, Francesca Barbisan, Riccardo Giampieri, Marina Scarpelli, Lory Santarelli, Rossana Berardi Abstract Introduction: The prognostic role of BRCA1 associated protein-1 (BAP1) expression in malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is […]

July 10, 2020

Chemotherapy, Epithelioid, Full Archive, Immune-based Therapies, Immunohistochemistry or IHC, Pleural
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Cellular Immunotherapy and Locoregional Administration of CAR T-Cells in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma

Frontiers in Oncology 2020 June 3 [Link] Robert A Belderbos, Heleen Vroman, Joachim G J V Aerts Abstract Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a treatment recalcitrant tumor with a poor overall survival (OS). Current approved treatment consists of first line chemotherapy that only modestly increases OS, illustrating the desperate need for other treatment options in […]

July 7, 2020

Chemotherapy, Full Archive, Pleural
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Addition of Radiotherapy to Surgery and Chemotherapy Improves Survival in Localized Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: A Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Study

Lung Cancer 2020 May 30 [Link] Andrew B Thompson, Thomas J Quinn, Zaid A Siddiqui, Muayad F Almahariq, Inga S Grills, Craig W Stevens Abstract Introduction: Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a devastating disease with poor survival outcomes for most patients. Optimizing therapeutic approaches is thus vital, but has been hampered by a dearth of […]

June 26, 2020

Chemotherapy, Full Archive, Pleural, Radiation, Radiotherapy, Surgery
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Impairments in Bowel Function, Social Function and Quality of Life After Cytoreductive Surgery and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy

Annals of Surgical Oncology 2020 January [Link] Zubair Bayat, Emily L Taylor, Danielle A Bischof, J Andrea McCart, Anand Govindarajan Abstract Background: Cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CRS-HIPEC) can be associated with decreases in quality of life (QOL). Bowel-related QOL (BR-QOL) after CRS-HIPEC has not been previously studied. The objectives of the current study […]

June 17, 2020

Full Archive, Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy, Surgery
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Cisplatin Plus Pemetrexed Therapy and Subsequent Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Administration for Malignant Peritoneal Mesothelioma Without Pleural Lesions: Case Report

Medicine 2020 May 29 [Link] Hiroaki Ikushima, Toshio Sakatani, Sayaka Ohara, Hideyuki Takeshima, Hajime Horiuchi, Teppei Morikawa, Kazuhiro Usui Abstract Rationale: Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma is a rare tumor with a poor prognosis and has no recommended therapy after first-line pemetrexed and platinum-based chemotherapy. Moreover, effects of immune checkpoint inhibitors on peritoneal mesothelioma remains to be […]

June 16, 2020

Cisplatin (Platinol ®), CT or CAT scan, Full Archive, Pemetrexed (Alimta), Peritoneal (Abdominal Mesothelioma), PET Scan
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ERS/ESTS/EACTS/ESTRO Guidelines for the Management of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma

European Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery 2020 May 25 [Link] Isabelle Opitz, Arnaud Scherpereel, Thierry Berghmans, Ioannis Psallidas, Markus Glatzer, David Rigau, Philippe Astoul, Servet Bölükbas, Jeanette Boyd, Johan Coolen, Charlotte De Bondt, Dirk De Ruysscher, Valerie Durieux, Corinne Faivre-Finn, Dean A Fennell, Francoise Galateau-Salle, Laurent Greillier, Mir Ali Hoda, Walter Klepetko, Aude Lacourt, Phil McElnay, […]

June 4, 2020

Full Archive, Immune-based Therapies, Pleural
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Survivin Expression as an Independent Predictor of Overall Survival in Malignant Peritoneal Mesothelioma

Oncology Letters 2020 June [Link] Guozun Zhang, Dong-Liang Yang, Guoqi Zheng, Yufei Liang Abstract Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma (MPeM) is an incurable cancer strongly associated with asbestos exposure and characterised by poor prognosis. The aim of the present study was to elucidate the prognostic and predictive value of CD146 and survivin expression in MPeM. Diagnostic biopsies […]

May 22, 2020

Chemotherapy, Full Archive, Immunohistochemistry or IHC, Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy, Peritoneal (Abdominal Mesothelioma)
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Localized Biphasic Malignant Mesothelioma Presenting as a Giant Pelvic Wall Mass: A Rare Case Report and Literature Review

BMC Medical Imaging 2020 May 6 [Link] Yunsong Liu, Jingjun Wu, Ying Zhao, Pengxin Zhang, Zhengyu Hua, Wan Dong, Tao Lin, Ailian Liu Abstract Background: Localized biphasic MPeM is rare in clinical practice, we reviewed 8 cases of localized biphasic MPeM (including our present case), and summarized the clinical and imaging features of the disease. […]

May 21, 2020

Biphasic or Mixed, Full Archive, Peritoneal (Abdominal Mesothelioma), Pleural, Surgery
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Treatment patterns among patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma: An Italian, population-based nationwide study.

Thoracic Cancer 2020 May 4 [Link] Trama A, Proto C, Signorelli D, Garassino MC, Lo Russo G, Ganzinelli M, Prelaj A, Mensi C, Gangemi M, Gennaro V, Chellini E, Caldarella A, Angelillo IF, Ascoli V, Pascucci C, Tagliabue G, Cusimano R, Bella F, Falcini F, Merler E, Masanotti G, Ziino A, Michiara M, Gola G, […]

May 18, 2020

Chemotherapy, Full Archive, Pleural, Surgery
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Genomic analysis in short- and long-term patients with malignant pleura mesothelioma treated with palliative chemotherapy.

European Journal of Cancer 2020 April 4 [Link] Torricelli F, Saxena A, Nuamah R, Neat M, Harling L, Ng W, Spicer J, Ciarrocchi A, Bille A Abstract BACKGROUND:Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is an aggressive tumour with poor prognosis. The aim of this study was to identify genetic mutations associated with poor or extended survival in […]

May 12, 2020

Chemotherapy, Full Archive, Pleural
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