Neoadjuvant systemic therapy for pleural mesothelioma patients: a systematic review

Translational Lung Cancer Research 2025 October 31 [Link] Illaa Smesseim, Jo Raskin, Jacobus A Burgers Abstract Background: Pleural mesothelioma is an aggressive malignancy with a poor prognosis. The role of surgery in its management remains controversial, with ongoing debate regarding the definition of resectable disease. Neoadjuvant therapy aims to reduce tumor burden. This systematic review…

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A Case of Primary Malignant Peritoneal Mesothelioma

Cureus 2025 October 5 [Link] Liz Betancourt, Jennifer Wallace, Eli Sugarman, Bryant Estevez, Nick La Roz, Evert Castillo, Rolando Torres, Damian Casadesus Abstract Primary malignant mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare malignancy that arises from the epithelial cells that line visceral cavities. The primary pleural presentation is known as the most commonly seen presentation and is…

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Dynamic evolution of NK cells and immune remodeling mediated by CRS + HIPEC: prognostic mechanisms and therapeutic implications for malignant peritoneal mesothelioma

World Journal of Surgical Oncology 2025 November 3 [Link] Yi-Tong Liu, Qi-Di Zhao, Xin-Li Liang, Ru Ma, Yan-Dong Su, Rui Yang, Tian Wei, He-Liang Wu, Yu-Bin Fu, Yu-Run Cui, Yang Yu, Bing Li, Yan Li Abstract Background: Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma (MPM) is a highly aggressive peritoneal malignancy with a significant recurrence rate following cytoreductive surgery…

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Intratumour, anatomical and temporal heterogeneity in mesothelioma

Thorax 2025 October 31 [Link] Maya Arnould, Mark D J Neilly, Kevin G Blyth, Didier Jean Abstract Background: Pleural mesothelioma (PM) is characterised by marked heterogeneity, both clinically in terms of survival and response to treatment, and in terms of histology and molecular status. Development of novel therapies, stratified treatment pathways and a better understanding…

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Risk factors, prognostic factors, and nomograms for distant metastasis in patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma: A population-based retrospective study

The Journal of International Medical Research 2025 October [Link] Quzhe Lu, Chao Liu, Meixiang Xu, Zhi Hu, Hui Yin, Jie Yang Abstract Objectives Malignant pleural mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive thoracic tumor with a poor prognosis, wherein distant metastasis is associated with the lowest survival rates. It is imperative and emergent to construct nomograms…

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Narciclasine as a Novel Treatment for Lung Cancer and Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: Insights from 3D Tumor Spheroid Models

International Journal of Molecular Sciences 2025 October 17 [Link] Sicong Jiang, Serkan Berkcan, Nadja Perriraz-Mayer, Frédéric Triponez, Véronique Serre-Beinier Abstract Thoracic tumors, including lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) and malignant pleural mesothelioma (MM), remain a leading cause of cancer-related deaths, primarily due to the challenges in treating advanced thoracic tumors. New drugs with optimal efficacy and minimal…

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Use of Patient-Derived Organoids for Pleural Mesothelioma 3D modelling

American Journal of Physiology Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology 2025 October 29 [Link] Luca Volpini, Federica Monaco, Elisabetta Casalone, Elton Jalis Herman, Rebecca Filomena, Sandra Manzotti, Olga Strogovets, Gianluca Moroncini, Matteo Mozzicafreddo, Antonella Poloni, Elena Marinelli Busilacchi, Francesca Gonnelli, Francesca Barbisan, Gaia Goteri, Lina Zuccatosta, Martina Bonifazi, Giuseppe Matullo, Jiri Neuzil, Lory Santarelli, Najib M…

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