Blood test for soluble mesothelin-related proteins: used to identify asbestos-exposed individuals who may develop mesothelioma
Mundy L, Merlin T
Record ID 32006000565
English
Authors' results and conclusions:
Based on this initial study, the early detection of mesothelioma would be applicable to a small group of individuals in Australia but may have far-reaching benefits. Early detection followed by early therapeutic intervention may result in an increased survival time and improved quality of life.
Authors' recommendations:
HealthPACT recommends that this technology be monitored.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2003
URL for published report:
Not Available
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Australia
MeSH Terms
- Asbestos
- Environmental Exposure
- Mass Screening
- Membrane Glycoproteins
- Mesothelioma
- Biomarkers, Tumor
Keywords
- Asbestos
- Environmental Exposure
- Mesothelioma
- Pleural Neoplasms
Contact
Organisation Name:
Adelaide Health Technology Assessment
Contact Address:
School of Public Health, Mail Drop 545, University of Adelaide, Adelaide SA 5005, AUSTRALIA, Tel: +61 8 8313 4617
Contact Name:
ahta@adelaide.edu.au
Contact Email:
ahta@adelaide.edu.au
Copyright:
Adelaide Health Technology Assessment (AHTA)
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