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How to Treat Mesothelioma from Asbestos Exposure

There are many forms of treatment for Mesothelioma. Their effectiveness is on a cases by case basis. Here are five possible treatments that have been used:

1) Surgery - this is where the cancerous tissue is cut out. In extreme

cases where the cancer has spread to the lungs, a lung may be removed.

2) Gene therapy (still in clinical trials) - this is where a "suicide gene" is

inserted into the cancer making those cells susceptible to drugs that can be used to

kill the malignant cells, leaving the healthy ones behind.

3) Radiation Therapy - high energy x-rays are directed at the cancer cells

to kill these cells and/or shrink the tumors.

4) Chemotherapy - drugs are placed directly into the bloodstream

through pills or injection. In Mesothelioma cases these drugs can be injected into

the chest cavity.

5) Intraoperative Photodynamic therapy - uses drugs and light therapy is

used during surgery.The patient is injected with drugs 3 days before surgery. These

drugs make them sensetive to light. A special light is shined on the cancer cells

during surgery.

Speak to your doctor about the risks involved with each procedure and which would

be appropriate for your individual case.

For more information go to: http://www.topmesotheliomalawyer.com/Mesothelioma_Physicians.php

Caterina Christakos is a published author and internet publisher. For more

information on the types of Mesothelioma and its treatments go to:

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