How Mesothelioma Cell Heterogeneity Impacts Treatment Options
Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer primarily caused by asbestos exposure. Tumor sizes vary and often contain different types of cancer cells, known as mesothelioma cell heterogeneity. Learn more about how research on cell heterogeneity is paving the way for more personalized and effective care strategies.
How Mesothelioma Cell Heterogeneity Impacts Treatment
By Isabella Parise |
Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer primarily caused by asbestos exposure. Tumor sizes vary and often contain different types of cancer cells, known as mesothelioma cell heterogeneity. Learn more about how research on cell heterogeneity is paving the way for more personalized and effective care strategies.
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While there is currently no guaranteed cure for mesothelioma, early detection and effective treatments may offer some patients a chance at remission. Effective treatments include surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and multimodal therapies. As researchers continue to search for a cure, doctors recommend anyone at high risk of developing mesothelioma undergo regular screenings.
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Mirati’s Adagrasib Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment Approved
By Kristina Johnson |
Adagrasib is the newest inhibitor drug for the treatment of KRAS-G12C mutated non-small cell lung cancer has been approved by the FDA. Mirati Therapeutics brings adagrasib to the market as an oral drug to help late-stage NSCLC patient's prognosis.
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