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Mesothelioma is a complicated and aggressive form of cancer that is unfortunately often not diagnosed until the final stages of the illness. The long-latency period of mesothelioma (20-50 years) makes it very difficult for the symptoms to surface in the early stages. The asbestos particles can lie embedded in the system for decades before its effects start manifesting. This phenomenon makes it difficult to administer curative treatment methods and significantly affects the patient's life expectancy. Another contributing factor that lowers the survival rate of mesothelioma patients is the fact that most patients diagnosed with mesothelioma are above the age of 50 and therefore respond poorly to aggressive mesothelioma treatment methods. However extensive research is being conducted through clinical trials and other studies to discover more effective drugs/treatment methods for improving the mesothelioma survival rate.
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Diagnosis Stage: The precise stage of the cancer at the time of diagnosis significantly determines the mesothelioma patient's life expectancy. If detected at an early stage, the cancer can be treated with the help of curative treatment methods aimed at removing the tumor and preventing it from spreading. In the advanced stages of mesothelioma, the only options often available for doctors are palliative treatment methods, which are more directed towards helping patients cope with uncomfortable symptoms.
Type of Mesothelioma: Mesothelioma can be classified into pleural, peritoneal, pericardial and testicular. Pleural mesothelioma is the most common form of the cancer and as such has considerably more treatment options than the other three lesser-known forms.
Smoking Habits and General Health of Patient: Though smoking does not directly lead to mesothelioma, it can weaken the immune system's ability to fight the cancer. If the patient is suffering from other health complications, it reduces his/her ability to withstand aggressive mesothelioma treatment methods and decreases his/her life expectancy.
There are several ways mesothelioma patients can improve their life expectancy. Finding the right doctor is chief among them. If you are interested in finding a top mesothelioma doctor please fill out a form and we will overnight you a mesothelioma information packet that will assist you in your decision.
Doctors who specialize in mesothelioma often treat the disease through a combination of traditional treatment methods (chemotherapy, surgery and radiation), upcoming treatment methods (immunotherapy, gene therapy) and non-traditional treatment techniques (massage, acupuncture, meditation, yoga). Another way is incorporating the necessary nutritional herbs, supplements and foods in the mesothelioma patient's diet. Participating in clinical trials that test new drugs and treatment methods also gives mesothelioma patients a hopeful chance of increasing their life expectancy.
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