Mesothelioma.us Releases New Research Study on Treatment Options for Mesothelioma
The Newly-Posted Research Study Offers In-Depth Information about the Various Conventional Medical Treatments that are Currently Available to Treat Mesothelioma
LOS ANGELES, June 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Mesothelioma.us, an educational online resource that features a variety of articles and other information for mesothelioma patients and their loved ones, has just released a new research study on the various treatment options for the disease.
The research study, which was posted on http://mesothelioma.us/, explains how new clinical trials are constantly being introduced to the public. Depending on the person's age, medical history, extent of the disease and the location and type of mesothelioma, he or she will be eligible for different treatments.
For example, one of the most common treatments is surgery, which removes tissues from the area of the body that is affected by mesothelioma. In some cases, part or all of an organ might have to be taken out during the procedure, in an effort to help the patient.
For patients who have been diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma, a pneumonectomy may be the recommended course of treatment. As the research study explains, this procedure involves removing the diseased lung.
"An extra-Pleural pneumonectomy may be needed depending on the spread of the disease and this may involve removing parts of the diaphragm as well as the lung," the study explained, adding that this surgical procedure is high risk and its success depends on the person's health, smoking habits and the extent of the asbestos exposure.
Radiation therapy can also be effective in treating mesothelioma. Unlike more radial procedures that involve extensive and sometimes risky surgeries, radiation can be used to treat the areas of the body affected by mesothelioma without having a negative impact on healthy tissue. Radiation is also a quick procedure and continues to work for about a year.
Some physicians will use chemotherapy to treat mesothelioma. As the research study explains, this method has a definite downside as the chemotherapy drugs are toxic and can make the patient feel quite ill.
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Mesothelioma.us is an authoritative website that includes comprehensive resources for mesothelioma patients and their families. The site includes up-to-date information about treatment options, major U.S. cancer centers, clinical trials, veteran's claims and benefit information and mesothelioma lawyers. For more information, please visit http://mesothelioma.us/.
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