Mesothelioma Today: Global Trends, Clinical Challenges, and Policy Responses
A special issue of Cancers (ISSN 2072-6694). This special issue belongs to the section "Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2026 | Viewed by 124
Special Issue Editors
Interests: epidemiology; statistical modeling; public health
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Dear Colleagues,
Malignant mesothelioma remains a major public health challenge worldwide, reflecting both the legacy of past asbestos use and ongoing exposure in several regions. Despite advances in regulation and awareness, the disease continues to present significant clinical, epidemiological, and policy-related challenges. Today, mesothelioma not only represents a model of environmentally and occupationally driven cancer, but also a critical test case for the effectiveness of prevention strategies, health surveillance systems, and global health policies.
This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive and multidisciplinary perspective on the current state of knowledge and practice in this field. We invite contributions addressing the epidemiology of mesothelioma, including incidence and mortality trends, geographic variability, and population-based studies. We also welcome papers exploring clinical manifestations, diagnostic challenges, and patient pathways, as well as analyses of health policies, prevention strategies, and the impact of asbestos regulation at local, national, and international levels.
Submissions may include original research, systematic reviews, and methodological contributions. Both regional experiences and international comparative studies are strongly encouraged, particularly those highlighting differences in exposure patterns, healthcare systems, and policy implementation. By bringing together diverse perspectives, this Special Issue seeks to foster a deeper understanding of mesothelioma in its contemporary context and to support efforts aimed at reducing the burden of this largely preventable disease.
Dr. Pierpaolo Ferrante
Dr. Marco Tomasetti
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- malignant mesothelioma
- asbestos exposure
- occupational cancer
- epidemiology
- public health policy
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