Combination Mesothelioma Treatment Options

This post looks at a last few mesothelioma treatment options. They are the following:

1) Photodynamic treatment where a photosensitive medication is activated using a laser. This is done during the surgical removal of cancerous tissues.

2) Draining of fluid in the chest or abdominal cavity followed by introduction of medications into the cavity to prevent fluid accumulation is done for patients who have uncontrolled fluid accumulation and intense discomfort stemming from it.

3) Combination therapy or Trimodal therapy which means surgery accompanied by radiation and chemotherapy. Often, complementary medicines are also used. Termed to be holistic this kind of treatment focuses on a patient’s physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well being.

In a case of mesothelioma which is untreatable one can opt for clinical trials of new combination mesothelioma treatment options that are in progress in several research laboratories and centers. The best advice on the type of treatment would be that recommended by your oncologist or physician.