Mesothelioma

Immunotherapy Immunotherapy is a treatment that targets parts of the body that were developed for fighting off diseases. Immunotherapy boosts the immune system allowing it to do its job and attack the cancerous cells within itself. Active immunotherapy uses immune memory to recognize any foreign mesothelioma cells and know how to deal with them. By

Alternative Treatment Options Acupuncture Aromatherapy Homeopathy Hypnotherapy Massage Meditation Reflexology Reiki Traditional Chinese medicine Western herbal medicine Yoga

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Types of Medications Chemotherapy is an effective form of treatment for mesothelioma patients. There are two different types of chemotherapy systemic and intraoperative. Systemic chemotherapy is administered through a needle into the bloodstream allowing the drug to destroy the cancer cells throughout the body. Intraoperative chemotherapy is applied during surgery. After the surgeon has removed

Types of Radiation There is an internal form of radiation called brachytherapy and an external form called external beam radiation therapy (EBRT). EBRT is known to be more effective and is therefore used more often. External beam radiation uses high-energy beams aimed at mesothelioma tumors. Intensity-modulated radiation therapy can change the strength of rays in

Palliative Surgery Palliative surgery is used when a tumor has spread so far that potentially curative surgery would not be possible. Palliative surgery improves the quality of life and ensures they are as comfortable as they can be. Extrapleural Pneumonectomy (EPP) Extrapleural pneumonectomy (EPP) is an invasive procedure, but it offers the best chance of

Mesothelioma is caused by asbestos exposure. This exposure occurs when cancerous fibers lodge into the body and form mesothelioma decades later.  Mesothelioma can form in the lung, the abdomen, the heart, and the testes. Because the latency period is often misdiagnosed or confused for a common cold or flu and sometimes more severe cancers as

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