Mesothelioma treatment options include participation in clinical trials:

Stages II and III Mesothelioma clinical treatment options during these stages typically focus on palliative care, which involves relieving the painful symptoms of the illness. A cure at Stages II and III is usually not likely. For patients with advanced malignant mesothelioma, treatment may include trials, as well as one or a combination of the following:

Surgery: To remove the tumor and/or to reduce the accumulation of fluid in the chest or abdomen.

Pleurodesis or paracentesis: Removal of accumulated fluid in the chest or abdominal cavity using a needle or catheter.

Pleurectomy and decortication: The removal of part or all of the surface of a diseased organ, such as tissue covering the lungs and pleural cavity. This mesothelioma treatment may help relieve the pain associated with the disease and improve the patient's quality of life.

Chemotherapy: With an anticancer agent.

Clinical Trials: Combination therapy with chemotherapeutic agents or chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. A clinical trial may also involve placing chemotherapy directly into the chest or abdominal cavity to reduce fluid build-up and help shrink the tumor.

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