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Apr.19,2012Mesothelioma is a terminal cancer often caused by exposure to asbestos, which can either be inhaled or ingested. As the fibers become lodged in the lungs, it can lead to inflammation and possible infection. The treatment for mesothelioma depends on many factors including the stage of the cancer, the location of the cancer, how far it has spread, how the cancer cells look in the microscope, and the patient’s age and desires.
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Once diagnosed, an oncologist can go ahead and plan an appropriate mesothelioma treatment for the individual. The curative options available include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. Many patients are given a combination of the three or what is called the “multimodal approach”, which was proven to improve the life expectancy of the patient. Read More…
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