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Second Italian Consensus Conference on Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: State of the art and recommendations.

Authors :
Pinto, Carmine
Novello, Silvia
Torri, Valter
Ardizzoni, Andrea
Betta, Pier Giacomo
Bertazzi, Pier Alberto
Casalini, Gianni Angelo
Fava, Cesare
Fubini, Bice
Magnani, Corrado
Mirabelli, Dario
Papotti, Mauro
Ricardi, Umberto
Rocco, Gaetano
Pastorino, Ugo
Tassi, Gianfranco
Trodella, Lucio
Zompatori, Maurizio
Scagliotti, Giorgio
Source :
Cancer Treatment Reviews; Jun2013, Vol. 39 Issue 4, p328-339, 12p
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

Abstract: Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a relevant public health issue. A large amount of data indicate a relationship between mesothelioma and asbestos exposure. MPM incidence has considerably and constantly increased over the past two decades in industrialized countries and is expected to peak in 2010–2020. In Italy, the standardized incidence rate in 2008 was 3.6 and 1.3 per 100,000 in men and women respectively, with wide differences from one region to another. The approach to this disease remains difficult and complex in terms of pathogenic mechanism, diagnosis, staging and treatment thus an optimal strategy has not yet been clearly defined. The Second Italian Multidisciplinary Consensus Conference on Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma was held in Turin (Italy) on November 24–25, 2011: recommendations on MPM management for public health institutions, clinicians and patients are presented in this report. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03057372
Volume :
39
Issue :
4
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Cancer Treatment Reviews
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
86430234
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctrv.2012.11.004