There are three traditional kinds of treatment for patients with malignant mesothelioma. Often two or more of these are combined in the course of treatment.
Surgery to physically remove the cancer
Chemotherapy drugs to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping the cells from dividing
Radiation Therapy, using high-dose x-rays or other high-energy rays to kill cancer cells
Before starting treatment, patients may want to think about taking part in a clinical trial. A treatment clinical trial is a research study meant to help improve current treatments or obtain information on new treatments for patients with cancer. Patients that participate in clinical trials have access to new treatments that may bring benefits not available to through standard accepted treatments and/or negative side effects that are just being documented.
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What is mesothelioma?
Malignant mesothelioma is a disease that strikes approximately 3,000 U.S. citizens each year. In this rare form of cancer, malignant (cancer) cells are found in the sac lining the chest, the lining of the abdominal cavity, or the lining around the heart.
What are the treatment options for mesothelioma?
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