AACR 2011: Protein test detects early-stage, asbestos-related pulmonary cancer

Dr Harvey Pass - NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, USA. Dr Harvey Pass speaks about a novel biomarker test that is believed to be the most accurate yet in detecting proteins secreted from tumours caused by exposure to asbestos. In a blinded test the proteomic assay could detect 15 of 19 cases of malignant pleural mesothelioma that were in stage 1 or stage 2, making the test about 80 percent sensitive, a measure of how accurately a test can identify disease. In addition, the specificity of the test was 100 percent, meaning there were no false positives in this study. To view the slides click here.



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Asbestos-Related Diseases: Types of Mesothelioma

www.kazanlaw.com - Learn about the types of mesothelioma, including malignant mesothelioma, papillary mesothelioma, and pleura mesothelioma. and their incubation periods after exposure to airborne asbestos fibers.Located in Oakland, but also represents clients in California and across the United States, Kazan Law has a nationwide practice and reputation in asbestos litigation. Our particular expertise is as mesothelioma lawyers in California - experienced attorneys fighting for victims of mesothelioma cancer. To learn more about asbestos-related diseases, or to contact our attorney, please visit www.kazanlaw.com



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