Background: [Keytruda and Lenvima (Pembrolizumab (anti-PD-1 antibody) plus lenvatinib (multityrosine kinase inhibitor))] showed high clinical activity in PEMMELA cohort 1 in patients with pleural mesothelioma pre-treated with platinum-based chemotherapy. This study (cohort 2) aimed to investigate … More
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Pericardial Mesothelioma: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Management, a Population-Based Study in Italy
Pericardial mesothelioma (PM) is an extremely rare tumour for which only case reports, small case series, and case reviews have been published. This is a large population-based study on PM in Italy using data from the Italian National Mesothelioma Registry (Registro Nazionale Mesoteliomi, ReNaM). … More
Pleural Mesothelioma Diagnosis for the Pulmonologist: Steps Along the Way
Background/Objectives: Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare, aggressive tumor with a poor prognosis and complex diagnostic pathways. Pulmonologists often play a central role in its initial recognition and investigation. This narrative review synthesizes the current evidence on the … More
Global burden of lung cancer attributable to occupational asbestos exposure: 1990 to 2021
Background: Asbestos is a well-established occupational carcinogen, with strong evidence linking its exposure to lung cancer. Despite increasing awareness of its health risks, asbestos continues to be used in many countries. We aimed to evaluate the global burden of lung cancer attributable to … More
A Case of Primary Malignant Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Primary malignant mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare malignancy that arises from the epithelial cells that line visceral cavities. The primary pleural presentation is known as the most commonly seen presentation and is best recognized clinically. Less commonly, mesothelioma can arise from epithelial cells … More
Chrysotile asbestos—the deadly consequences of a retreat from national bans
Many in the global clinical and research community reacted with horror to the June 18, 2025, news that the Trump administration was requesting that the US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) should “reconsider” the country's ban on chrysotile asbestos. This ban had been previously enacted under … More