How Is It Treated??????

Treatment for mesothelioma depends on:

    * The location of the cancer

    * The stage of the disease

    * The patient's age and general health.

Standard mesothelioma treatment options include:

    * Surgery

    * Radiation therapy

    * Chemotherapy.

Sometimes, all three treatment methods are combined.

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 * Mesothelioma Treatment

Mesothelioma is often treated with surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or a combination of these. This eMedTV resource discusses mesothelioma treatment in detail and includes information about second opinions, nutrition, and follow-up care.

* Mesothelioma Treatment by Stage

Mesothelioma treatment decisions are made, in part, by determining the stage of the cancer (how far it has spread). This eMedTV segment breaks down mesothelioma treatment by stage for localized and advanced cases of the disease.

* Mesothelioma Surgery

When used to treat mesothelioma, surgery may involve procedures such as wide local excision. This eMedTV Web page describes several types of mesothelioma surgery, including extrapleural pneumonectomy as well as pleurectomy and decortication.

* Mesothelioma Chemotherapy

When treating mesothelioma, chemotherapy may be used to stop the growth of cancer cells and reduce pain. This eMedTV article discusses mesothelioma and chemotherapy, including information about potential side effects of treatment.

 * Mesothelioma Radiation

In cases of mesothelioma, radiation therapy may be used to treat the disease. This eMedTV article discusses mesothelioma and radiation therapy in detail and explains how such therapy may be combined with surgery or chemotherapy.

 * Mesothelioma Pain

In people with mesothelioma, pain may be the result of the cancer or a side effect of treatment. As this eMedTV article explains, in most cases of mesothelioma, pain can be relieved using medications, alternative treatments, or both.

* Alternative Mesothelioma Treatment

Types of alternative treatment for mesothelioma include acupuncture, massage therapy, and meditation. This eMedTV article discusses several alternative treatment options and provides a list of questions to ask prior to starting such treatment.

 * Mesothelioma Survival Rate

The overall 5-year relative mesothelioma survival rate for 1998-2002 was about 9 percent. This segment of the eMedTV website explains how the relative mesothelioma survival rate is calculated and provides additional statistics about survival rates……………