How is mesothelioma cancer treated ? Mesothelioma cancer treatment strongly depends on several factors. These factors may include: - stage of cancer - location of cancer - age of patient - general health of the individual. Standard mesothelioma treatment options includes: - surgery, - radiation, - immunotherapy - chemotherapy In certain cases the doctor will also combine some of these treatments, and to control cancer pain, use a needle or tube to drain some of the fluid that has built up in the abdomen or chest area. Surgery: One of the most common mesothelioma treatment options. In this operation the doctor may remove part of the chest lining or abdomen lining as well as some of the surrounding tissue. Radiation: Also known as radiotherapy. In this case the doctor will use high energy rays to track and kill the cancer cells, as well as to shrink the tumor. Radiation will only affect the cancer cells in the applied area. Chemotherapy: Here the doctor will use various anti cancer drugs to kill the mesothelioma cancer cells. Most of these drugs are either given by injection or IV. |
