Exploration of breath analysis to monitor therapeutic response in mesothelioma patients

Conclusion: A significant difference in VOC profiles was observed in exhaled breath of treated vs untreated MPM patients (83% accuracy). Further research will determine if this difference is the result of tumor reduction, the presence of antitumoral agents or changes in inflammatory response. Comparisons with CT scans will also be made to see if there is a correlation with the clinical response rate.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tags: Pleural and mediastinal malignancies Source Type: research