Mesothelioma Treatment

Mesothelioma Treatment

After mesothelioma diagnosis, your oncologist will determine the stage of the cancer and recommend amesothelioma treatment plan, which is important to review with your family and caregivers. Like other cancers, mesothelioma is generally categorized by stages ranging from I to IV; stage I is localized to a single part of the body, while stage IV is considered advanced and extensively spread.

Although there is no cure for mesothelioma, there are treatments that can extend and improve patients’ lives. The best treatment for you will depend on a number of factors, including the stage of mesothelioma, your age and your general health. Treatment may include a combination of the surgical removal of tumors, chemotherapy, radiation and medication.