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Mesothelioma Treatment Options
The type of treatment available for Mesothelioma depends largely on
its location in the body and its stage of development diagnosis. The
patient's age and physical health are also taken into consideration.
The most common types of treatment for mesothelioma are surgery,
radiation treatment and chemotherapy.
MESOTHELIOMA TREATMENTS
Surgery
Surgery to remove mesothelioma involves cutting the affected area and
some of the tissue around it. Depending on the stage of the cancer and
size of the affected area, parts of organs may need to be removed.
Radiation Treatment
This treatment involves either the internal or external use of
radiation to kill the cancer cells in the affected area. This is the
least invasive method of treatment.
Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to kill the cancer cells in a
patient's body. The drugs used in this procedure are often very toxic
and your doctor will need to discuss their effects.
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