Mesothelioma Prognosis

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BAP1 Gene Mutations and Mesothelioma: How Genetic Testing Can Improve Your Prognosis

David Foster

David Foster

February 12, 2026

BAP1 gene mutations are linked to better mesothelioma outcomes and hereditary cancer risk. Learn how genetic testing in 2026 can guide treatment decisions and improve survival rates.

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Brigham and Women's Hospital: 40+ Years Pioneering Mesothelioma Surgery With 51% 5-Year Survival

David Foster

David Foster

February 9, 2026

Brigham and Women's Hospital mesothelioma treatment program offers 51% 5-year survival rates through pioneering surgery, clinical trials, and multimodal care in Boston.

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Mesothelioma Surgery Options 2026: EPP vs P/D and Emerging Techniques

David Foster

David Foster

February 8, 2026

Compare EPP and P/D surgery for mesothelioma, understand survival rates, and learn about emerging surgical techniques. Expert guide to choosing the right procedure for your diagnosis.

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Pleural vs Peritoneal Mesothelioma: Key Differences in Symptoms, Treatment, and Prognosis

David Foster

David Foster

February 7, 2026

Compare pleural mesothelioma (lung lining, 80% of cases) vs peritoneal mesothelioma (abdominal, 15-20%). Learn how location affects symptoms, treatment options, and survival rates.

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Mesothelioma vs Lung Cancer: 7 Key Differences in Diagnosis, Causes, and Treatment

David Foster

David Foster

February 5, 2026

Mesothelioma and lung cancer differ in 7 critical ways including cell origin, causes, treatment, and prognosis. Learn how correct diagnosis affects treatment and compensation.

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Immunotherapy for Mesothelioma: How Keytruda and Opdivo Are Changing Treatment in 2026

David Foster

David Foster

January 31, 2026

FDA-approved immunotherapy drugs Keytruda and Opdivo are transforming mesothelioma treatment. Learn how checkpoint inhibitors work, who qualifies, and what results patients are seeing in 2026.

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Mesothelioma Clinical Trials 2026: New Immunotherapy and Targeted Treatments

David Foster

David Foster

January 28, 2026

56+ active mesothelioma clinical trials offer access to breakthrough treatments in 2026. Learn about immunotherapy, CAR T-cell therapy, and targeted treatments that are quadrupling survival rates.

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Mesothelioma Survival Rates 2026: Statistics by Stage, Type, and Treatment

David Foster

David Foster

January 18, 2026

Current mesothelioma survival statistics by stage, cell type, and treatment approach. Understand prognosis factors and how modern treatments are improving outcomes.

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Understanding Your Mesothelioma Diagnosis: Staging, Types, and Prognosis in 2026

David Foster

David Foster

January 2, 2026

Learn what your mesothelioma diagnosis means. Guide to 4 stages, 3 cell types, pleural vs peritoneal differences, and how these factors affect treatment options and prognosis.

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