How is mesothelioma treatment?
Treatment for mesothelioma depends on the location of the mesothelioma cancer, the stage of the disease, and the patient’s age and general health. Standard treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.
Surgery is a common treatment for mesothelioma. The doctor may remove part of the lining of the chest or abdomen and some of the tissue around it.
Radiation therapy, also called radiotherapy, involves the use of high-energy rays to kill mesothelioma cancer cells and shrink tumors. Radiation therapy affects the cancer cells only in the treated area.
Chemotherapy is the use of anticancer drugs to kill mesothelioma cancer cells throughout the body. Most drugs used to treat mesothelioma are given by injection into a vein (intravenous, or IV).
To relieve symptoms and control pain, the doctor may use a needle or a thin tube to drain fluid that has built up in the chest or abdomen. More …
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