title: Mesothelioma.
abstract: Mesothelioma is one of the most aggressive human malignancies. In this article the research team of Dr. Michele Carbone reviewed the most significant scientific and medical advances in understanding the pathogenesis of mesothelioma and some novel preventive and therapeutic approaches that are being developed. The public health and litigation issues, together with the economics surrounding mesothelioma research and therapy are also discussed.
authors: Thoracic Oncology Program, Cancer Research Center of Hawai'i, USA.
authors: Michele
authors: M
authors: Carbone
authors: Oriana
authors: O
authors: Strianese
authors: Kimberly
authors: K
authors: Theos
authors: Haining
authors: H
authors: Yang
mesh_terms: D001194:Asbestos / Q000633:toxicity; D035881:Compensation and Redress; D006801:Humans; D008654:Mesothelioma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000191:economics / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D010534:Peritoneal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000191:economics / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D010997:Pleural Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000191:economics / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D011635:Public Health Administration
chemical_list: D001194:Asbestos