Ongoing
Used palliatively to reduce pain or as part of a multimodal plan to prevent local recurrence.
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Most common; consists of cube-like cells. Associated with the best prognosis. Used palliatively to reduce pain or as part
💡 While MPM remains a challenging malignancy, the shift from traditional chemotherapy toward personalized immunotherapy and lung-sparing surgery offers new hope for extending patient survival. and poor prognosis. Etiology and Pathogenesis
Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare, aggressive cancer originating in the mesothelial cells of the pleura, the thin membrane surrounding the lungs. It is almost uniquely associated with asbestos exposure and is characterized by a long latency period, difficult diagnosis, and poor prognosis. Etiology and Pathogenesis
