Treatment Combination Used Most for Mesothelioma
Cytoreductive surgery (CRS) with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) is being used by doctors to treat malignant peritoneal mesothelioma (MPM) more…
Hemithoracic Radiotherapy for Mesothelioma
A type of radiation therapy called hemithoracic radiotherapy could be safely used as part of the treatment plan for patients…
Treating Relapsed Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
Researchers from China explored whether immunotherapy or chemotherapy was a better option as a second-line treatment for relapsed malignant pleural…
Mesothelioma Surgery is Now Much Safer
Doctors have made huge improvements on a procedure called cytoreductive surgery with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CRS/HIPEC). This is positive news…
Allergic Reaction to Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is one of the treatment options for mesothelioma. The only FDA approved chemotherapy for mesothelioma is a combination of…
Largest Study Shows HIPEC Treatment Effective for Mesothelioma
Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CRS-HIPEC) could be an effective treatment for malignant peritoneal mesothelioma (MPM). This is the finding of one…
New Combination Chemotherapy Drug for Mesothelioma
A recent study has found that a new drug for mesothelioma chemotherapy could improve treatment outcomes. The new drug is…
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Localized Mesothelioma Successfully Treated with Chemotherapy and Surgery
A patient with a rare, localized malignant pleural mesothelioma has been successfully treated. The patient received chemotherapy and surgery and…
Easing the Painful Symptoms of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
Malignant pleural mesothelioma is an aggressive and rare cancer. There is new hope for reducing the painful symptoms of malignant…
Treatment Protocol of an 8-Year Survivor of Mesothelioma
A new article in Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports outlines the treatment protocol of an 8-year survivor of mesothelioma.…