Peritoneal mesothelioma is a disease in which cancerous cells form in the peritoneum, which is the lining of the abdomen. Mesothelioma can also occur in the chest and scrotum. Many other health ...

Sugarbaker et al 1 are to be congratulated for their comprehensive review of the management of malignant peritoneal mesothelioma using cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and perioperative chemotherapy. Their ...

Purpose: Malignant mesothelioma (MM) arising in the peritoneal cavity is a rare neoplasm characterized by peritoneal progression and for which there are limited therapeutic options. We evaluated the ...

Almost one-third of patients undergoing omentectomy for peritoneal metastases had occult omental metastases, supporting routine omentectomy prior to cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic ...

Mesothelioma Awareness Day, established in 2004, highlights the need for awareness and support for this rare cancer caused by asbestos exposure. Educating oneself and others about mesothelioma can ...