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Mesothelioma Therapy

Scientists at School of Medicine, Department of Medicine report research in mesothelioma therapy

Published in Clinical Trials Week, April 26th, 2010

A new study, 'Carboplatin plus pemetrexed as first-line treatment of patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma: a phase II study,' is now available. "Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a rapidly progressive tumor that is increasing in frequency worldwide. Treatment options are limited, and response to chemotherapy is poor," researchers in Athens, Greece report.

"The aim of this phase II study was to evaluate the activity of the carboplatin/pemetrexed combination as first-line chemotherapy in patients with unresectable MPM. Chemotherapy-naive patients with histologically confirmed MPM and an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status of 0-2 were...

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