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Lung Cancer
Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
Introduction Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is an aggressive primary malignancy of the pleural surface. Most cases of MPM are associated with previous asbestos exposure with a reported latency period of approximately 40 years.[1, 2] Within the United States the current incidence of MPM is reported to be between 2,000 and 3,000 cases per year.[3] It […]
14/02/2023
Malignant Pleural Effusion
Malignant pleural effusion (MPE) indicates advanced disease and incidence is expected to increase with increase in cancer diagnoses and longer survival as cancer therapies evolve. Malignant pleural effusion is most commonly seen in lung cancer, breast cancer, and lymphoma and is associated with poor survival, median of 3-12 months after diagnosis, depending on tumor type, comorbidities, functional status
28/10/2022