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The Mesothelioma & Asbestos Awareness Center Encourages Mesothelioma Patients To Consider All Methods When Developing A Cancer Treatment Plan
Better communication between patients, doctor can lead to a more successful treatment program
When
formulating a mesothelioma
treatment program, it is important to consider the following:
What type of
mesothelioma cancer do you have? There are three types: pleural, (occurring in
the lining of the lungs) peritoneal (found in the lining of the abdomen) and
pericardial (located in the lining of the heart).
Where is the tumor
located, and what size is it?
Has the cancer
metastasized? If so, to what degree and to where has it spread?
In what stage is your
mesothelioma cancer?
How old are you? Are you
healthy enough to begin various treatment programs?
Once
patient and doctor have answered these questions, a plan for treatment can be
developed. Oncologists and thoracic cancer specialists may recommend
chemotherapy, radiation and/or surgery, but it is important to consider each
and every option, as each cancer patient is different and will respond
differently to treatment.
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