Results for tag: "Mesothelioma Drug"

Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that affects the lining of the lungs, abdomen, and heart. It is caused by exposure to asbestos and is difficult to treat. Oncology drugs are used to treat mesothelioma, including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and targeted therapy. Targeted therapy is a newer form of treatment that uses drugs to target specific molecules in cancer cells, which can help slow the growth of the cancer. The mesothelioma drug market is a rapidly growing segment of the oncology drug market. It is driven by the increasing prevalence of mesothelioma, as well as the development of new treatments. Companies in the mesothelioma drug market include Merck, Bristol-Myers Squibb, AstraZeneca, Novartis, and Pfizer. These companies are developing new drugs to treat mesothelioma, as well as providing existing treatments. Show Less Read more