Mesothelioma: reviewing the therapy pipeline

Scientists around the world are exploring new treatment modalities to expand the treatment toolbox for mesothelioma. Mesothelioma, a rare yet aggressive cancer originating in the body’s visceral lining, is commonly associated with environmental exposure to fibrous materials, such as asbestos, acrylonitrile and talc. Although regulatory changes over the years have sought to limit this risk, the likelihood of contamination means that consumers may still face contamination concerns. Johnson & Johnson (NJ, USA) currently faces extensive transatlantic litigation over allegations that the company knew as early as the 1960s that its talc products were contaminated with asbestos and therefore carcinogenic. Given...