Mesothelioma Genetic Mutations Revealed
Mesothelioma Genetic Mutations Revealed The University of Hawaii Cancer Center has linked mesothelioma with a mutation in the BAP1 gene, a gene located on the third chromosome’s short arm. …
Category: Mesothelioma cancer
The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation
The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides research, support, and education for individuals and families affected by mesothelioma. They also …
Mesothelioma Surgery
Mesothelioma Surgery Patients with mesothelioma will undergo several procedures to remove the cancerous tissue. Pleural pneumonectomy is the most common type of surgery, and it involves the removal of …
Mesothelioma of the Peritoneum
Mesothelioma of the Peritoneum Peritoneal mesothelioma is an extremely rare malignancy of the abdominal cavity. Although most patients are over 40 years old, there have been reports of mesothelioma …
Adenocarcinoma Markers
Adenocarcinoma Markers Adenocarcinoma markers are antibodies to thyroid transcription factor 1 (TTF-1) and calretinin. A panel of these antibodies can help differentiate between adenocarcinoma and a reactive/inflammatory process. The …
Primary Difference Between Mesothelioma and Adenocarcinoma
Primary Difference Between Mesothelioma and Adenocarcinoma The primary difference between mesothelioma and adenocarcinoma is the type of tumor. Mesothelioma affects the lining of the lung and is often mistaken …
The Difference Between Mesothelioma and Lung Cancer
The Difference Between Mesothelioma and Lung Cancer The primary difference between lung cancer and mesothelioma is how they spread. Lung cancer tends to grow in single masses and is …
Difference Between Mesothelioma and Lung Cancer
The Difference Between Mesothelioma and Lung Cancer The main difference between mesotheliomoma and lung cancer is that lung cancer develops in the lungs and is diagnosed when the tumor …
Difference Between Mesothelioma and Asbestosis
The Difference Between Mesothelioma and Asbestosis There are several ways to distinguish mesothelioma from asbestosis. Asbestosis is an inflammatory disease that results from exposure to the mineral. The most …
How Does Asbestos Cause Mesothelioma
How Does Asbestos Cause Mesothelioma? To understand the cause of mesothelioma, one must first understand what asbestos is. This mineral is fibrous and heat-resistant. Asbestos fibers can be separated …
Mesothelioma of the Stomach
Mesothelioma of the Stomach Mesothelioma of the stomach is not a common condition. It usually occurs in older adults who have been exposed to asbestos during their work. It …
Mesothelioma of the abdomen
Mesothelioma of the abdomen The most common type of mesothelioma is peritoneal mesothelioma, although it is rare. In about 8 percent of cases, this cancer does not have a …