A randomized comparative study on maintenance gemcitabine versus supportive care in pleural mesothelioma

Karam, Abanoub Samir; Abdelwahab, Sherif; Ezz El Din, Mai Mohamed Ali; Alorabi, Mohamed;

Abstract


Pleural mesothelioma (PM) is a rare aggressive cancer linked to asbestos exposure, with limited treatment options, especially in low-resource settings. While immune checkpoint inhibitors show promise, access remains limited in many countries.


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Title A randomized comparative study on maintenance gemcitabine versus supportive care in pleural mesothelioma
Authors Karam, Abanoub Samir; Abdelwahab, Sherif; Ezz El Din, Mai Mohamed Ali; Alorabi, Mohamed 
Keywords Pleural mesothelioma; gemcitabine; maintenance therapy; overall survival; platinum-pemetrexed; progression-free survival; resource-limited settings
Issue Date Jul-2025
Journal Future oncology (London, England) 
ISSN 14796694
DOI 10.1080/14796694.2025.2516412
PubMed ID 40501447
Scopus ID 2-s2.0-105008755941

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