Mesothelioma is a devastating form of cancer largely caused by exposure to asbestos and remains a challenging disease for medical professionals to treat. Thankfully, new developments in medical research could be the key to giving hope to the many patients currently battling this aggressive illness.
This article will delve into what to expect and how you can care for yourself or a loved one with this medical issue.
Details About the Study
A company called Sellas Life Sciences has reported amazing results in its Phase I medical trial. It focused on the survival rate of patients with pleural mesothelioma while taking a new therapy called GPS (galinpepimot-S) as an immunotherapy vaccine.
During the trial, 10 patients with refractory or relapsed mesothelioma were involved. Nine of these patients receive three doses or more of GPS. The third dose was provided by researchers along with Opdivo, which is a checkpoint inhibitor.
The results were excellent, as explained by the President of Sellas, Angelos Stergiou, “As we had hypothesized in the past, this increase in survival appears to be consistent with long-term immunity-mediated antitumor effect with our immunotherapy combination as we had seen in other studies with GPS.”
“Importantly, the positive survival outcomes seen in this study are accompanied by a safety profile similar to that of the checkpoint inhibitor alone,” said Stergiou. “We believe that these observed survival benefits … contribute to stopping the progression of extremely aggressive cancers and demonstrate its utility as a potentially effective combination therapy. “
Additional Results to Be Aware Of
The main result to be aware of is that survival rates increased when using this combination therapy. This is a huge milestone in the decades-long fight against mesothelioma. However, there are other things to take from this new research, such as how encouraging the immune response that was triggered by the GPS vaccine.
Beyond that, the safety profile of Opdivo and GPS as a combination therapy has also been very encouraging. For anyone dealing with mesothelioma, these results are great for optimism while dealing with a challenging illness that traditional treatments don’t always alleviate.
Choosing a Mesothelioma Lawyer for Your Fight
While these results may speak to changes in the fight over the coming years, many people are fighting mesothelioma legal cases as we speak. If you are one of them, you need a dedicated legal team with expertise to stand in your corner. At Landry & Swarr, we understand the many challenges facing individuals and families impacted by mesothelioma. We’re fully committed to providing needed legal representation and compassionate support throughout the process.
With decades of experience in the realm of mesothelioma, our team has honed our expertise and skills while advocating for the rights of mesothelioma patients. We’re aware of the complexities associated with cases like yours and will work to help you gain compensation for your pain and suffering, lost wages, medical expenses, and other damages.
We provide attention to detail for every case, alongside our commitment to getting justice on your behalf. You can expect clear communication, empathy, and compassion when we interact with you, offering the needed guidance to get through the legal process without stress. As your advocate, we hold the responsible parties accountable for their actions and seek fair compensation to clients whose lives have been impacted by asbestos exposure. Reach out to us today to learn more and schedule a free consultation with an expert.