Treatment of mesothelioma disease must be undertaken as soon as one discovers the attack and prevailing symptoms associated with the disease. A note of caution/warning you must have noticed me on this weblog sounding with each post.
Appropriate mesothelioma tests must be carried out by qualified and experienced physician in order for the patient (& the physician) determine the best approach or course of action to follow in the treatment of the disease.
Outlined below are some common guidelines which should prove helpful in determining steps to take both in the treatment of mesothelioma and recovery process.
Mesothelioma disease is treatable and the affected person should be encouraged and must endeavor to go for proper and adequate medical care and attention in order to forestall its continuous spread and attack on affected organs.
Life can still be enjoyed and not endured.
Following is an article from goarticles.com, hope it throws more insight and proves helpful in the decision taking process as the affected person seeks for treatment and possible cure of the disease.
Outlined below are some common guidelines which should prove helpful in determining steps to take both in the treatment of mesothelioma and recovery process.
Mesothelioma disease is treatable and the affected person should be encouraged and must endeavor to go for proper and adequate medical care and attention in order to forestall its continuous spread and attack on affected organs.
Life can still be enjoyed and not endured.
Following is an article from goarticles.com, hope it throws more insight and proves helpful in the decision taking process as the affected person seeks for treatment and possible cure of the disease.
COMMON TREATMENTS AND MEDICAL PROCEDURES FOR A MESOTHELIOMA PATIENT by Gust A. Lenglet
Once a patient has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, both the doctor and the patient must then determine the best possible treatment. Mesothelioma prognosis, or the recovering factor for a patient, will vary based on several different characteristics:
1. Size of the mesothelioma
2. Whether or not the cancer is spreading
3. Where the mesothelioma is located
4. The patient's physical health condition and age
5. How the cells are portrayed under a microscope
Three Different Types of Mesothelioma Cells
1. Mixed Cell Type - This cell type is a mixture of the cancer cells and is normally labeled as an intermediate form of the cancer.
2. Epithelial Cell Type - These cells are the most treatable, and have the best prognosis.
3. Fibrosarcomatous Cell Type - This cell type is the worst type of mesothelioma, and has a negative prognosis.
How a Treatment is Selected
Treatments and procedures for mesothelioma are selected after considering the characteristics and cell types above. There are standard treatments, which have been tested on previous patient studies, and are most commonly used. There are also trials and/or experimental treatments that may be explored at the patient's or doctor's wishes.
Once a patient has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, both the doctor and the patient must then determine the best possible treatment. Mesothelioma prognosis, or the recovering factor for a patient, will vary based on several different characteristics:
1. Size of the mesothelioma
2. Whether or not the cancer is spreading
3. Where the mesothelioma is located
4. The patient's physical health condition and age
5. How the cells are portrayed under a microscope
Three Different Types of Mesothelioma Cells
1. Mixed Cell Type - This cell type is a mixture of the cancer cells and is normally labeled as an intermediate form of the cancer.
2. Epithelial Cell Type - These cells are the most treatable, and have the best prognosis.
3. Fibrosarcomatous Cell Type - This cell type is the worst type of mesothelioma, and has a negative prognosis.
How a Treatment is Selected
Treatments and procedures for mesothelioma are selected after considering the characteristics and cell types above. There are standard treatments, which have been tested on previous patient studies, and are most commonly used. There are also trials and/or experimental treatments that may be explored at the patient's or doctor's wishes.
Malignant Mesothelioma and Standard Treatments
The most common treatment of malignant mesothelioma is a surgery in which the doctor will remove part of the abdomen or chest lining and some tissue surrounding it. A lung may be removed or part of the diaphragm, based on how far the mesothelioma has spread. Removal of the lung is a procedure called "pneumonectomy." Radiation and/or chemotherapy are also a part of the standard treatments along with the surgery. Radiation kills off cancer cells using high-energy rays or x-rays. Chemotherapy kills cancer cells using drugs taken either by pill or needle injection. Each of these treatments will result in side effects, varying from one patient to the next.
Intraoperative Photodynamic Therapy
This is a type of treatment which utilizes light and drugs to kill the cancer cells during a surgical procedure. The goal of the surgery is to remove the cancer (as much as possible), and to shine alight on the pleura, killing additional cancer cells. Studies of this type of surgery are being performed on patients in the early stages of mesothelioma of the chest.
Clinical Tests
Occasionally a mesothelioma patient may be urged to participate in experimental treatment options, where the patient will be exposed to new ideas and procedures that are being developed. Oftentimes, traditional treatments will be combined with new tests to find more effective ways of fighting mesothelioma. These options are available for patients who may not be able to endure the standard treatments for health or physical reasons.
The earlier mesothelioma is detected in a patient, the better the prognosis. Each patient should be aware of all treatment options before making a decision, and also consult with a specialist to learn the best option for them.
About the Author
Gust A. Lenglet has been an accountant and financial advisor for many years. He is President and CEO of HBS Financial Group, Ltd. and offers online tax filing through his many web sites. He is also an accomplished author in the tax, legal, and education fields.
That one has been diagnosed as having mesothelioma disease does not mean the end of the world. Though rather unfortunate to have to discover this, life still holds the best. Take it as one of life's challenges (however tough and heartbreaking the news may be).
Rather than get angry at yourself, or better still heap blames on the cause of the exposure and attack, one other side to all of this is to accept things as it presently stands and look forward to making the best of every opportunity life presents to one from this stage on.
You can turn the tables around by adding beauty and colour to people around you irrespective of their color, race, language or age.
Even though you are hurting and bitter at the sudden and unexpected turn of events around you, you can from your point of weakness develop strength and bring joy, laughter and smile to as many that come(s) or cut(s) across your path.
Mesothelioma disease is not the end of life, so why will you give up on your dreams. GO FOR IT- out of your weakness, you can achieve the 'impossible'. All it takes is to discover HOW?, then go ahead and DO IT.
Mesothelioma (disease) treatment is possible and there are medical procedures to follow.
The most common treatment of malignant mesothelioma is a surgery in which the doctor will remove part of the abdomen or chest lining and some tissue surrounding it. A lung may be removed or part of the diaphragm, based on how far the mesothelioma has spread. Removal of the lung is a procedure called "pneumonectomy." Radiation and/or chemotherapy are also a part of the standard treatments along with the surgery. Radiation kills off cancer cells using high-energy rays or x-rays. Chemotherapy kills cancer cells using drugs taken either by pill or needle injection. Each of these treatments will result in side effects, varying from one patient to the next.
Intraoperative Photodynamic Therapy
This is a type of treatment which utilizes light and drugs to kill the cancer cells during a surgical procedure. The goal of the surgery is to remove the cancer (as much as possible), and to shine alight on the pleura, killing additional cancer cells. Studies of this type of surgery are being performed on patients in the early stages of mesothelioma of the chest.
Clinical Tests
Occasionally a mesothelioma patient may be urged to participate in experimental treatment options, where the patient will be exposed to new ideas and procedures that are being developed. Oftentimes, traditional treatments will be combined with new tests to find more effective ways of fighting mesothelioma. These options are available for patients who may not be able to endure the standard treatments for health or physical reasons.
The earlier mesothelioma is detected in a patient, the better the prognosis. Each patient should be aware of all treatment options before making a decision, and also consult with a specialist to learn the best option for them.
About the Author
Gust A. Lenglet has been an accountant and financial advisor for many years. He is President and CEO of HBS Financial Group, Ltd. and offers online tax filing through his many web sites. He is also an accomplished author in the tax, legal, and education fields.
That one has been diagnosed as having mesothelioma disease does not mean the end of the world. Though rather unfortunate to have to discover this, life still holds the best. Take it as one of life's challenges (however tough and heartbreaking the news may be).
Rather than get angry at yourself, or better still heap blames on the cause of the exposure and attack, one other side to all of this is to accept things as it presently stands and look forward to making the best of every opportunity life presents to one from this stage on.
You can turn the tables around by adding beauty and colour to people around you irrespective of their color, race, language or age.
Even though you are hurting and bitter at the sudden and unexpected turn of events around you, you can from your point of weakness develop strength and bring joy, laughter and smile to as many that come(s) or cut(s) across your path.
Mesothelioma disease is not the end of life, so why will you give up on your dreams. GO FOR IT- out of your weakness, you can achieve the 'impossible'. All it takes is to discover HOW?, then go ahead and DO IT.
Mesothelioma (disease) treatment is possible and there are medical procedures to follow.
To your good health-Cheers!
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