Genetic Mutation Increases Survival Time for Mesothelioma Patients

In conclusion," the report said, "we found that MM [malignant mesothelioma] patients with germline BAP1 mutation have an overall seven-fold increased long-term survival, independently of sex and age. Appropriate genetic counseling and clinical management should be considered for MM patients who are also BAP1 mutation carriers." Joining Carbone in this most recent study was Dr. Harvey Pass, chief of thoracic oncology at NYU Cancer Center; Dr. Emanuela Taioli, Hofstra-North Shore School of Medicine; and Drs. Haining Yang, Francine Baumann, Erin Flores, Andrea Napolitano and Shreya Kanodia from the University of Hawaii Cancer Center.
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