Cooperative response loops enhanced by histamine signaling during tumor-neutrophil crosstalk in pleural mesothelioma

Cell Reports 2026 May 26 [Link] Kuniyo Sueyoshi, Miwako Kakiuchi, Daisuke Komura, Hiroto Katoh, Asami Yamamoto, Susumu Kirimura, Iichiroh Onishi, Ayaka Asakawa, Hironori Ishibashi, Kenichi Ohashi, Kenichi Okubo, Shumpei Ishikawa Abstract Pleural mesothelioma (PM) is an aggressive malignancy marked by substantial intratumor heterogeneity. A subset enriched in neutrophils correlates with poor prognosis, yet the underlying…

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Quantitative MRI-Based T Category in Pleural Mesothelioma: Analysis of a Large Real-World Cohort

Academic Radiology 2026 May 15 [Link] Ritu R Gill, William G Richards, Emanuele Mazzola, Beow Y Yeap, Raphael Bueno Abstract Rationale and objectives: Accurate clinical staging in pleural mesothelioma (PM) is limited by the subjectivity of conventional imaging assessment, which introduces inter- and intraobserver variability. Tumor volume, pleural thickness and diaphragmatic thickness measurements individually prognostic…

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Clinical utility and prognostic value of GATA3 in epithelioid malignant mesothelioma: a practical and cost-effective approach for resource-limited settings

Journal of Clinical Pathology 2026 June 18 [Link] Dina Moustafa Thabit, Dalia M Thabet Abstract Aims: Distinguishing epithelioid malignant mesothelioma (EMM) from poorly differentiated lung adenocarcinoma (PD-LUAD) remains challenging, particularly when 21.7% of PD-LUADs lack lineage-specific markers (thyroid transcription factor-1 (TTF-1)/Napsin A), creating a diagnostic blind spot. While GATA-binding protein 3 (GATA3) is established in…

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Diagnostic Yield of Malignant Pleural Effusion in Various Primary and Metastatic Cancers: Insights Across Cancer Subtypes

Pulmonary Medicine 2026 [Link] Santosh Basyal, Antony D Rawindraraj, Rahul Parajuli, Shardul Bhattarai, Laxman Wagle, Kritick Bhandari, Vikas Pathak Abstract Objective/background: Pleural fluid cytology remains a cornerstone in diagnosing malignant pleural effusions (MPEs); however, its diagnostic yield varies considerably across cancer subtypes. This study is aimed at evaluating the diagnostic performance of cytology stratified by…

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PIPAC for Malignant Peritoneal Mesothelioma: Current Insights and Future Directions

Digestive Surgery 2026 May 12 [Link] Arianna Castagna, Aphrodite Fotiadou, Ali Ramouz, Preslava Gesheva, Niall Brindl, Wiebke Solass, Andreas Brandl Abstract Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare and aggressive tumour with poor prognosis, often diagnosed late due to nonspecific symptoms. Current standard treatment involves systemic chemotherapy and cytoreductive surgery combined with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy…

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Diagnostic Challenges in Pleural Mesothelioma

Cancers 2026 April 25 [Link] Moshe Lapidot, Martin Sattler Abstract Accurate diagnosis of PM and precise histologic subtyping are critical for optimal therapeutic decision-making, as treatment strategies-including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or multimodality approaches-are largely subtype-dependent. Because of the several-decade latency between fiber inhalation and symptom onset, many cases are diagnosed at an advanced stage, when patients…

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Prognostic Significance of Inflammatory, Cellular, and Tumor-Specific Biomarkers in Patients With Pleural and Peritoneal Mesothelioma

Clinical Lung Cancer 2026 June [Link] Keval Yerigeri, Manjistha Sengupta, Jingli Zhang, Jeevan Puthiamadathil, Raffit Hassan Abstract Background: Mesothelioma is an aggressive malignancy with poor outcomes, particularly when diagnosed at advanced stages. This study evaluated the prognostic value of tumor-specific biomarkers: soluble mesothelin-related peptide (SMRP), megakaryocyte potentiating factor (MPF) and CA125; inflammatory markers: C-reactive protein…

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Impact of a national mesothelioma network on outcomes including survival

Thorax 2026 May 8 [Link] Matthew Tate, Joshua Joseph Roche, Selina Tsim, Neil McGlinchey, Katie Ferguson, Phil Reid, Philip Short, Mahendran Chetty, Clinton Ali, Noelle O’Rourke, Carol MacGregor, Carolyn MacRae, Laura McNaughton, Rebecca Bloomfield, Tracey Petrie, Susan Smyth, Jennifer Latham, Lynne Hunter, Rocco Bilancia, Alan Kirk, Craig Dick, Fiona Roberts, Elaine MacDuff, Jill Slavin, Hemamalini…

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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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