in part, to its relative rarity. With only about 3,000 patients a year diagnosed in the US, it’s very
difficult to run the kind of large-scale research studies needed to determine which therapies work
best at various disease stages.
There is also no cure. Thus, a major goal of treatment is to reduce pain and suffering and prolong
your life as long as possible while providing you with the highest quality of life possible.
The most important consideration in treating mesothelioma is the cancer stage and type.
Treatment decisions also depend on whether the cancer is localized to the chest or has spread to
the chest wall, diaphragm, or lymph nodes, your age and overall health, and the center where
you’re being treated.
As with most solid tumors, doctors turn to surgery, radiation and chemotherapy to manage
mesothelioma.
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