Mesothelioma

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Summary: is unique about this study? Pisters: This is the first mesothelioma trial to explore the use of chemotherapy before surgery and radiation. How does the new trial build on the previous study? Stevens: Our previous trial involving extrapleural pneumonectomy and IMRT was more than 90% effective in preventing a local recurrence (return of the cancer to its original site). However, 50

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