Alimta Mesothelioma

Types of Traditional Care (surgery, Chemotherapy, and Radiation Therapy)

The key to long-term survival from treatment of mesothelioma is early diagnosis, which enables the greatest potential for success from standard therapies. Standard therapies include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. Surgery Mesothelioma is diagnosed in stages that are defined by the extent of the cancer. There are four stages of mesothelioma ranging from “localized to [...]

Mesothelioma and Radiation Treatment

Mesothelioma treatment options are not all that varied considering that most cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed well into the latter stages of the disease when surgical removal of the cancer is no longer possible. Radiation treatments, external radiation treatments, and brachytherapy are generally considered relatively productive at improving patient life and extending longevity. [...]