The occurrence of mesothelioma an ailment associated with asbestos exposure is more in men than in women and the danger increases with age. Even though more number of cases are reported each year, mesothelioma remains to be a rare type of cancer and seems to be restricted to those who are exposed to asbestos over [...]
The occurrence of mesothelioma an ailment associated with asbestos exposure is more in men than in women and the danger increases with age. Even though more number of cases are reported each year, mesothelioma remains to be a rare type of cancer and seems to be restricted to those who are exposed to asbestos over long periods of time. There are many types of treatment for this disease and the kind of treatment depends on the location and stage of the cancer, the person’s age and the general health condition.
The most common treatment of the disease is surgery in which part of the lining of chest or abdomen that is affected, is removed. In case of cancer of pleura, the entire lung is removed and this is called pneumonectomy. At times doctors even remove the part of the diaphragm that is located just below the lungs.
In yet another method, radiotherapy is done. In this treatment, high-energy rays are used to kill the cancer cells and also shrink the tissue surrounding them. But radiotherapy has its effect on the cancer cells only in the area that is treated. Sometimes the doctor may prescribe anti-cancer drugs. This is known as chemotherapy. It involves administering the drugs intravenously (IV). Studies are going on, in which these drugs can be directly administered in the chest of the patient.
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