British scientists say they developed a more accurate test to detect mesothelioma cancer linked to asbestos exposure. This disease, which attacks the cells of the pleura, the membrane lining the lungs develop long after exposure to the material. And when detected patients often have a short life expectancy. The new test, developed by researchers at the University of Oxford, discusses the levels of a protein linked to cancer in the fluid around the lungs.
According to experts, the research published in American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine (American Journal of Respiratory Medicine and Intensive Care) – will help doctors more accurately diagnose the cause of abnormalities in the lungs.
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Mesothelioma is a very difficult cancer to treat due to its location as the tumor does not seem to respond well to chemotherapy.
The disease can strike people who have no history of exposure to absesto, but overall, it is known that the main risk factor is the inhalation of mineral dust free.
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