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Pleural mesothelioma develops in the lining of the lungs, called the pleura. Over 75% of mesothelioma cases are pleural. Surgery combined with chemotherapy and/or radiation is the most effective treatment plan but several other treatment options exist.
Cancer in the lining of the abdomen is known as peritoneal mesothelioma. About 1 in 5 mesothelioma cases are peritoneal. Innovative treatments, such as surgery with HIPEC, have vastly improved the survival rates of peritoneal patients.
Pericardial mesothelioma affects the lining the heart, known as the pericardium. This type of mesothelioma is extremely rare. Eligible patients are often prescribed surgery. Treatment also commonly includes chemotherapy.
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EPP is one of the most common pleural mesothelioma surgeries. It involves removing the lung that is affected by the cancer as well as any other affected tissues.
A P/D is a pleural mesothelioma surgery that does not require the removal of the lung. During a P/D, surgeons remove the lining of the affected lung and other tissues.
Cytoreduction for peritoneal mesothelioma involves removing the tumors in the abdomen. It is often combined with heated intraoperative chemotherapy (HIPEC).
Side effects are a main concern for patients considering chemotherapy. Doctors can adjust chemotherapy treatments if patients are experiencing severe side effects.
Chemotherapy is often given to patients through an IV, a port, or a pill. Doctors will give chemotherapy before, during, or after surgery to maximize its effectiveness.
Alimta and cisplatin are the standard chemotherapy drugs for mesothelioma. There are several other chemotherapy drugs available for patients who need different options.
Different types of radiation therapy use different machinery and techniques. Doctors decide which is best for a patient based on tumor size, metastasis, staging, and general health.
SMART stands for Surgery for Mesothelioma After Radiation Therapy. By treating patients with radiation and then surgery, doctors have been able to extend some patients survival time by years.
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