Category: Mesothelioma Treatments


The top immunotherapy drugs for mesothelioma as of 2023

Immunotherapy has been gaining traction as a treatment option for various types of cancers, including mesothelioma. However, please note that this list provided and its current status might have changed...

Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs)

Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) are a type of bioengineered molecule that can mimic the immune system's ability to fight off harmful pathogens, including cancer cells. While monoclonal antibodies are used in...

Immunotherapy for Mesothelioma: Survival Metrics and Advancements

Two key factors that the FDA examines for treatment approval are the survival benefit and safety profile. Durvalumab in combination with chemotherapy resulted in a median survival of 20 months,...

Types of Immunotherapy Treatments

There are various types of immunotherapy treatments available for patients with mesothelioma, a type of cancer most commonly affecting the lining of the lungs and abdomen. However, I must note...

Multimodal Therapies for Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that originates in the mesothelial cells, which line the body's internal organs such as the lungs, heart, and abdomen. It is often associated...

Photodynamic Therapy in Multimodal Treatment

Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) is a treatment modality that has been explored for various types of cancer, including mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that primarily affects the lining...

Multimodal Treatment With Gene Therapy

Gene therapy is a fascinating and rapidly advancing field of medicine that has the potential to revolutionize the treatment of a wide range of diseases, including cancer. Mesothelioma, a rare...

Oncolytic Virus Therapy

Oncolytic virus therapy has shown promise in cancer treatment, including for mesothelioma, a type of cancer that primarily affects the lining of the lungs and the abdominal cavity. Oncolytic viruses...

Multimodal Treatment With Mesothelioma Tumor Treating Fields

Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) technology has gained attention as a novel treatment approach for certain types of cancers. Optune Lua is a device that utilizes this technology specifically for the...

Potential Emerging Mesothelioma Treatments

Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that affects the mesothelium, a thin layer of tissue that covers many of the internal organs. Given the challenging nature of treating this...