Mesothelioma affects mostly older individuals who have been occupationally exposed to
asbestos. The global mesothelioma incidence and mortality rates are unknown, because …

The TNM classification of malignant tumours is a mainstay tool in clinical practice and
research for prognostic assessment of patients, treatment allocation and trial enrolment, as …

Incidence of malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is generally higher in males than
females and is attributed to historical differences in exposures with world-standardised …

Purpose To provide evidence-based recommendations to practicing physicians and others
on the management of malignant pleural mesothelioma. Methods ASCO convened an …

Introduction Molecular and immunologic breakthroughs are transforming the management of
thoracic cancer, although advances have not been as marked for malignant pleural …

Introduction The M component and TNM stage groupings for malignant pleural
mesothelioma (MPM) have been empirical. The International Association for the Study of …

Introduction Malignant pleural mesothelioma poses unique difficulties in tumor
measurement and response assessment; however, robust and reproducible assessment of …

Introduction Nodal categories for malignant pleural mesothelioma are derived from the lung
cancer staging system and have not been adequately validated. The International …

Malignant pleural mesothelioma: recent developments : Current Opinion in Oncology Malignant
pleural mesothelioma: recent developments : Current Opinion in Oncology Log in or Register …

Abstract The European Respiratory Society (ERS)/European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
(ESTS)/European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS)/European Society for …