Diagnosed with Mesothelioma

Asbestos Facts

At Least 43,073 People Have Been Killed By Asbestos Since 1979

At least 63,073 shipments were sent from Libby, MT between 1948 and 1993

People affected by mesothelioma by state

Top 5 Mesothelioma States

1. California
2. Florida
3. New York
4. Pennsylvania
5. Texas

Mesothelioma Treatment Options

Selecting the proper course of treatment for mesothelioma depends upon a variety of factors. Diagnosing the proper type and stage of mesothelioma cancer a patient is suffering from is the key to planning treatment. Doctors have several choices to consider when it comes to developing a treatment plan; ideally the physician will decide on the right combination of procedures to effectively fight the cancer and/or provide the patient with as much comfort from physical symptoms as possible. Seeking treatment from a doctor experienced in diagnosis and treating mesothelioma is highly recommended.

Surgical Treatments

Surgical treatments generally aim to remove all or part of the cancer. Often surgery is performed in combination with radiation or chemotherapy treatment. In some cases some patients are not healthy enough to withstand surgery and must consider a less invasive course of action.

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Radiation Treatments

Radiation therapy can be administered in a number of ways. Applied either internally or externally, radiation treatment aims to destroy cancer cells and shrink tumors. Radiation therapy is commonly performed after surgical removal of cancerous growths to eliminate any remaining malignant cells.

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Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy treatments destroy cancer cells as they multiply helping to prevent tumors from getting larger and cancer from spreading. Patients may be administered more than one chemotherapy drug at a time to provide the most effective treatment.

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Pharmaceutical Treatments

Several drugs are available to assist in the treatment of mesothelioma. Though few are approved for the specific treatment of mesothelioma, many anti-cancer drugs have been proven to be effective especially in combination with other treatments.

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New and Emerging Treatments

Immunotherapy, photodynamic therapy and a variety of other new and emerging treatments are providing patients with promising options for fighting mesothelioma.

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Palliative Treatments

Several procedures and treatments exist purely to make patients more comfortable – these are called palliative treatments. While they do not fight cancer, palliative treatments can greatly improve the quality of the patient’s life.

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Free Mesothelioma Legal Consultation

Treatment for mesothelioma is generally costly, especially for those without adequate medical insurance; however, help is available. If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with mesothelioma Mark & Associates, P.C. can explain your legal rights and help you pursue financial compensation from the party responsible for exposing the victim to asbestos.

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