1. How malignant mesotheliomia is treated?
- As scientists continue to look for a mesotheliomia cure, the following treatments have shown promise in controlling this disease. There are treatments for all patients with malignant mesotheleoma. Three traditional kinds of treatment are used:
- Surgery (taking out the cancer)
- Radiation therapy (using high-dose x-rays or other high-energy rays to kill cancer cells)
- Chemotherapy (using drugs to fight the cancer).
- Adjunctive Drug Treatment (Non-traditional drugs as part of the cancer treatment).
- Localized Malignant Mesothelioma (STAGE I)
- Advanced Malignant Mesothelioma (STAGES II, III, AND IV)>
- Recurrent Malignant Mesothelioma
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Ideas for fighting fatigue.
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Association of Cancer Online Resources Inc. (ACOR) is a non-profit organization which enables cancer patients to join listservs where they can share information with other patients who have the same type of cancer by posting messages.
- Dealing With Pain
Pain, its causes and treatments. Good information as background when reviewing malignant mesophelioma treatment alternatives with your doctor.
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Dietary considerations for the cancer patient.
- Nutrition Tips
The National Cancer Center's eating hints for cancer patients, before, during, and after mesophelioma treatment.
- Oncolink
- Comprehensive information resource on cancer from the University of Pennsylvania. A superior resource for patients with in-depth information on most types of cancer and emphasis on psychosocial issues.
- Frequently Asked Questions
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