Mesothelioma | Tumor

CURE’s mesothelioma page is a go-to resource for oncology news and updates in the world of mesothelioma Here, readers will find cancer articles, videos, podcasts, and more with expert insight to the latest treatments and research in mesothelioma.

Avoiding Unavoidable Carcinogens

January 4th 2023, 4:00pm

Article

We need to learn more about how to potentially lessen toxins' effects on people's lives.

Immunotherapy Before Surgery May Improve Outcomes for Mesothelioma

December 24th 2022, 2:00pm

Article

Imfinzi alone or combined with Imjudo may improve survival and tumor response when administered before surgery, opening the door to neoadjuvant mesothelioma treatments.

5 Things I Learned Going From Patient to Cancer Caregiver

December 7th 2022, 6:00pm

Article

Years after I went through mesothelioma, my husband was diagnosed with cancer, causing a reversal in the patient-caregiver roles.

From a 15-Month Prognosis to 17 Years of Survivorship: Heather Von St. James' Mesothelioma Story

November 17th 2022, 8:00pm

Podcast

A 17-year survivor shares her experience of getting diagnosed with mesothelioma at 36, when people with this cancer are typically diagnosed at a much older age and given months to live.

Having Cancer Taught Me About Self Advocacy

November 3rd 2022, 5:00pm

Article

After being diagnosed with mesothelioma, I learned to advocate for myself, and realized that it was an incredibly important life skill to have.

5 Things Cancer Taught Me About Mental Health

October 3rd 2022, 5:00pm

Article

I grew up in a society where mental health was stigmatized, but cancer made me realize that it helps to speak up about these issues.

Summer Travel Amid Cancer/COVID-19 Concerns: Are You in or Out?

August 26th 2022, 6:00pm

Article

After being homebound for two years from the COVID-19 pandemic, I was eager to get out, though I did have many cancer/COVID-19 concerns.

Majority of Patients with Mesothelioma Subtype Responded to Keytruda-Lenvima Combo

August 24th 2022, 1:00pm

Article

Patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma tended to have prolonged benefit when treated with Keytruda plus Lenvima in the PEMMELA clinical trial.

My Story of Hope After Being Diagnosed With a Cancer I’ve Never Heard Of

July 29th 2022, 5:00pm

Article

I don’t fit the profile of someone who gets diagnosed with mesothelioma, so my diagnosis came as a shock.

FDA to Speed Up Review of Novel Drug for Mesothelioma Not Treatable by Surgery

June 28th 2022, 3:00pm

Article

The FDA plans to accelerate its review of IK-930, an investigational drug, for the treatment of patients with unresectable NF2-deficient malignant pleural mesothelioma, a rare cancer.