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Mesothelioma
Treatment Options
Picking the correct treatment for malignant mesothelioma depends on several
factors:
Location of the cancer
Stage of the cancer
Whether and how far the cancer has spread
Age of the patient and the patient's overall health
Generally, patients with better overall health can withstand more aggressive
treatments.
There are three primary treatments used for malignant mesothelioma, as well as
for other types of cancer: surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. Again, depending
on the particular circumstances of the patient's condition, it may be wise to
use one type of treatment or to use a combination of two or three options.
Some alternative therapies have recently been developed, but there is not enough
research to show whether they are as effective at stopping cancer as surgery,
radiation or chemotherapy.
New treatments are being researched all the time. Organizations such as the
National Cancer Institute and the American Cancer Society sponsor clinical
trials to test how well new drugs and therapies battle cancer.
Mesothelioma treatment is a highly personal decision. Options should be
discussed thoroughly with your physician. Each treatment has its pros and cons,
and each carries side effects.
Click on a link below to learn more about treatment options:
Talking With Your Doctor | Surgery | Radiation
Chemotherapy | Palliative Treatment | Alternative Treatment Options
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