Baylor College of Medicine Lung Institute Podcast on Pleural Mesothelioma Update | R. Taylor Ripley, M.D.

Dr. Shanda Blackmon, Executive Director of the Lung Institute, introduces Dr. Taylor Ripley, a leading expert in thoracic surgery and lung cancer research. Dr. Ripley specializes in complex conditions such as mesothelioma, esophageal cancer, and mediastinal masses. In their discussion, they focus on mesothelioma, a rare cancer often caused by asbestos exposure, highlighting its causes, latency period, and diagnostic challenges. Dr. Ripley explains how mesothelioma typically affects the chest lining and shares insights into patient evaluation, including the importance of fluid analysis and surgical biopsy for accurate diagnosis. The conversation also touches on environmental risks and historical exposure, emphasizing the ongoing relevance of mesothelioma in clinical practice and research.

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