Mesothelioma Treatment Options
Different types of treatment options are available for mesothelioma. Out of these treatment options, four types are standard treatment options while one type is still under clinical trials.The standard mesothelioma treatment options are currently used to treat mesothelioma cancer. A new type of treatment option that is under clinical trials is, biologic therapy. It is also known by other names as Biotherapy or Immunotherapy. If this new treatment therapy gives good results then it may be included in standard mesothelioma treatment options in future.
Mesothelioma Treatment (Standard Treatment Options)
1.Surgery2.Radiation Therapy
3.Chemotherapy
4.Targeted Therapy
New Mesothelioma Treatment Option (Under Clinical Trials)
Biologic Therapy (Biotherapy or Immunotherapy)Now we will discuss the Standard Mesothelioma Treatment Options-
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1.Surgery
It has been found that surgery alone cannot give promising results in treating mesothelioma. Therefore it is generally used in combination with other mesothelioma treatment options like radiation and chemotherapy. |
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Following four types of surgical treatment options are available for mesothelioma in the chest -
Wide local excision
This surgery is performed to remove the cancer but some healthy tissues are also removed around it.
Pleurectomy and decortication
In this surgery part of the lungs covering, lining of the chest and part of the outside surface of the lungs is removed.
Extrapleural pneumonectomy
One whole lung and part of the chest lining is removed along with the diaphragm and lining of the sac around the heart.
Pleurodesis
In this surgical procedure, a scar is made in the space between the layers of the pleura. Chemicals or drugs are used to make this scar. Now first fluid is drained from the space and then drugs are put into the space.
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2.Radiation Therapy
Radiation Therapy is used to kill the cancer cells or keep them from growing by using high energy X rays. Other types of radiations may also be used for this purpose. The type and stage of the cancer is an important factor in deciding, how the Radiation Therapy is given.The Radiation Therapy can be used as a treatment for mesothelioma or just to relieve the symptoms.
The Radiation Therapy can be classified into two types-
*External Radiation Therapy
*Internal Radiation Therapy
External Radiation Therapy- This therapy is also known as External Beam Radiation Therapy. In this therapy high-energy rays are aimed at the cancer by a machine. As radiations are sent from outside of the body, it is known as External Radiation Therapy.
Internal Radiation Therapy- It is known by various other names like Brachytherapy, Radiation Brachytherapy or Implant Radiation Therapy. In this Radiation Therapy a radioactive substance sealed in needles, catheters, wires or seeds is placed near a tumor or directly into it.
3.Chemotherapy
Drugs are used in Chemotherapy to kill the cancer cells or to stop them from growing further.The chemotherapy can be-
*Systemic Chemotherapy
*Regional Chemotherapy
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| Chemotherapy for Mesothelioma Treatment |
Systemic Chemotherapy- This type of chemotherapy is taken by mouth or can be injected into a vein or muscle. In this way the drugs reach to the cancer cells throughout the body by entering into the bloodstream.
Regional Chemotherapy- In this type, the chemotherapy is placed directly into the cerebrospinal fluid, an organ or a body cavity like chest or peritoneum. In Regional Chemotherapy only the cancer cells in those areas are mainly affected.
There is one more technique of chemotherapy known as Combination Chemotherapy. In this type of chemotherapy more than one anticancer drugs are used.
4.Targeted Therapy
As the Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy negatively affect the healthy cells of the body while attacking on cancer cells, there was a need for a more targeted therapy.In the Targeted Therapy drugs or substances are used to attack on the cancer cells only, making it less harmful for the normal cells of the body.
Now we will discuss a new therapy for mesothelioma treatment (under clinical trials)
Biologic Therapy
This amazing therapy is also popular by other names like- Immunotherapy or Biotherapy.In the Biologic Therapy, immune system of the patient is used to fight cancer.
This therapy uses living organisms or the substances made from the living organisms to stimulate or restore the body's natural internal defense system i.e. the immune system of the body.
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