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The Stitch

New ASCO guidelines reinforce role of surgery in mesothelioma treatment

April 9, 2025 Cancer,  Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center,  Mesothelioma,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery

Dr. R. Taylor Ripley discusses the new ASCO guidelines for mesothelioma and explains the role of surgery in mesothelioma treatment.

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The Stitch

Understanding mesothelioma

July 10, 2024 Cancer,  Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center,  David J. Sugarbaker Division of Thoracic Surgery,  Mesothelioma,  NEMO Trial

Mesothelioma is a rare but aggressive form of cancer that primarily affects the lining of the lungs, abdomen or heart. It is most associated with

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From The Labs

‘Drug factory’ implants eliminate mesothelioma tumors in mice

August 25, 2022 cancer treatment,  checkpoint inhibitors,  IL-2-producing beads,  Mesothelioma,  Research

A Baylor College of Medicine-Rice University collaboration is making strides in the treatment of mesothelioma and other cancers.

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From The Labs

Study seeks to identify biological markers that predict mesothelioma response to treatment

February 16, 2021 cancer treatment,  grant,  immune checkpoint,  Mesothelioma,  neoantigens,  Research

By taking a close look inside mesothelioma, Dr. B. Burt searches for clues to predict patient’s response to immunotherapy.

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The Stitch

Mesothelioma and COVID-19: Don’t skip screening and treatment

August 26, 2020 Cancer,  Coronavirus,  COVID-19,  Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center,  Healthcare,  Mesothelioma,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery

Dr. R. Taylor Ripley urges patients to continue health screenings for mesothelioma and other diseases during COVID-19.

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Immunotherapy improves quality of life for mesothelioma patient

November 19, 2019 Cancer,  Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center,  Healthcare,  Immunotherapy,  Mesothelioma,  Molly Chiu

When Samir Tanios was diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma in September 2018, he was in poor condition. He couldn’t take a deep breath  or walk

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The Stitch

What you should know about mesothelioma

September 26, 2019 Cancer,  Debbie Sugarbaker,  Healthcare,  Mesothelioma,  Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery

It’s been five years since mesothelioma treatment pioneer, Dr. David Sugarbaker, arrived in Houston to open the Lung Institute and the Mesothelioma Treatment Center at

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Remembering my time with Dr. David Sugarbaker

September 25, 2018 Dr. David Sugarbaker,  Heather Von St. James,  Mesothelioma,  The Lung Institute at Baylor College of Medicine

As I woke up on the morning of Sept. 17 to head to Houston for my biannual checkup, there was a distinct hole. I didn’t

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A routine mesothelioma check-up after Hurricane Harvey

October 31, 2017 Healthcare,  Heather Von St. James,  Hurricane Harvey,  Mesothelioma,  The Lung Institute at Baylor College of Medicine

I got the call while sitting in the airport Monday morning, waiting to board my flight from Minneapolis to Houston. Dr. David Sugarbaker had to

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Surviving mesothelioma, one appointment at a time

June 28, 2017 Dr. David Sugarbaker,  Heather Von St. James,  Mesothelioma,  The Lung Institute at Baylor College of Medicine

It’s scary to think how quickly things can change from one scan to another. It’s why I struggle with “scanxiety,” or scan anxiety. No matter

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