Treatments For Pleural Mesothelioma

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy refers to the use of chemicals to fight against cancer cells. Some doctors will recommend only one chemo drug, while others will prescribe a regimen of several at once. Studies show pleural mesothelioma patients respond most positively to a combination of cisplatin and Alimta. When taken together, this combination of drugs increased patient survival times by about three months.

The goal of this treatment is to shrink the tumors and eliminate their ability to continue growing. The process can take a toll on the body, though, and it's common for patients to experience high levels of fatigue and exhaustion following their chemo treatment. Nausea and hair loss are also common. Unfortunately, this is one of the only effective treatments for pleural mesothelioma.

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