Differential Survival Characteristics of Sarcomatoid Subtype in Biphasic Pleural Mesothelioma

ConclusionsBPM prognosis remains poor despite multimodality treatment. Anticancer treatment is associated with superior outcome in this nonrandomized retrospective series. Our findings suggest superior survival for patients with a lower proportion of sarcomatoid disease, with selective benefit of radiotherapy in higher proportions of sarcomatoid disease. When planning active treatment, the potential survival benefits require balancing against associated morbidity and recovery period.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research