Treatment of Mesothelioma

The Treatment of Mesothelioma.html is entirely customized and it depends on the grasp of the cancer in the other organs of the patient. Normally detection of this disease is quite delayed because of the late diagnosis .The main reason for this delay is the non-significant and misleading symptoms. Usual treatment is called Active Symptom Control and there are many aspects of the treatment. The three aspects of the treatment are multi-disciplinary team, Advantages and disadvantages of treatment process and result, and the consent- giving part of the patient.

The multidisciplinary team consists of an oncologist, who is experienced in measurement of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, Nurse who is specialized in handling of Mesothelioma An experienced radiologist who can analyze the x-ray result and explain it in accordance with the progress of the treatment A senior pathologist who will be able to understand and follow the result of the diagnostic exams and accordingly can relate these with the main stream of treatment A surgeon needs to be included in the team who is good in chest surgery Apart from the medical professionals there should have some more associates in this team which include Physiotherapist Counselor and psychologist Social workers to provide mental support and back up for the patients to help him/her in leading normal (as maximum as possible) life The aim to form a multidisciplinary team is to run the treatment according to the affect of carcinoma on body and to run the treatment methodically from all aspects. The next vital aspect of treatment is explaining the patient about the positive about negative effect of the treatment. If the cancer is detected in earlier stage, which is rare, the cure is possible with operation, whether in advanced stage it is necessary to stop the aggression of the disease or to provide relief for the patient. Patient needs to know all these in detail and if feel agreed, consent giving is necessary to start the treatment procedure.