Mesothelioma Treatments

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Asbestos was once widely recognized as an incredibly useful material. Due to its heat resistant capabilities, flexibility and durability, it was used by thousands of construction companies, manufacturing factories, and shipyards. Only in the last thirty years was it discovered just how harmful asbestos really was. By then, it had put millions of people at risk to develop harmful diseases and illnesses. It has now been proven that asbestos exposure can lead to a deadly cancer known as mesothelioma. Thankfully, there are treatments that are available for this type of cancer. However, if it is not caught in time and the cancer has progressed too much, the chances of survival are very grim.

Although there is no known cure for the disease, there are a variety of treatment options a patient can pursue. When you are diagnosed with mesothelioma, you will most likely be assigned or referred to an oncologist, or a cancer specialist, who will be able to walk through these treatment options with you, and tell you what you can expect to go through with each of them.

The traditional route for cancer treatment involves possible surgery to remove as many affected cells and tumors as possible, followed by rounds of chemotherapy and/or radiation. Chemotherapy is one of the most common forms of treatment for this type of cancer. This will slow down the cancer and make the symptoms more bearable for the victim. The number of times that you will receive treatment depends on your personal situation. Some people will receive chemotherapy on a daily basis, whereas some will only need it every few weeks. Chemotherapy involves the application of drugs to kill and shrink the cancer cells, and is administered either orally or through an IV. Chemotherapy does come with a number of side effects, so it is generally not an option for patients who are not healthy enough to withstand those side effects.

Radiation, in which radioactive material is either aimed at or injected into the site of the cancer, is another option for mesothelioma patients. Like chemotherapy, it is not intended to be curative, but can help in alleviating pain and other symptoms.

These traditional options include drugs that can be quite harsh and physically draining. If this route is not for you, or you are choosing to forgo drug treatment all together, you may be interested in holistic treatments. Although these will not get rid of the cancer, they can help to better manage your pain and keep you comfortable. Alternative holistic treatments may include:
Theraputic Massage Therapy
Acupuncture
Meditation
Herbal Supplements
Yoga
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Therapy

The type of alternative medicine options for mesothelioma treatment that you can choose from depends largely on your personal situation. The stage that the cancer is in should play an important role in deciding which treatment is best for you. Also, the type of mesothelioma that you have will be very important in deciding what treatment to choose.

Another option you can chose for mesothelioma treatment are experimental therapies and treatments. These may include gene therapy, enrolling and participating in a clinical drug trial through a cancer research institute or pharmaceutical company, immunotherapy, or angiogenesis inhibition therapy, which involves cutting off the blood supply to the affected areas in an attempt to slow down on the growth of the tumor.

Every day, more and more research is being done to find a better way to understand and treat mesothelioma. As technology and research progress, there will be even more options to choose from in the future. If you have recently been diagnosed with asbestos-related mesothelioma, it is also essential to talk to an experienced lawyer or attorney who has dealt with mesothelioma cases in the past. If you plan on pursuing a legal settlement to recover damages and compensation for the persons or company responsible for your current condition, a lawyer is someone you need to have on your side. They will have experience in dealing with all different kinds of cases and will be able to get you the money you deserve.

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