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Mesothelioma has a long-latency period cancer that can lie dormant in the body for years before the actual symptoms start appearing. Unfortunately, this latency makes it less likely to diagnose the disease in its early stages. Further, the early symptoms of mesothelioma are also often confused for other common ailments.
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Traditional treatment methods such as chemotherapy, radiation and surgery can significantly impact a person's survival rate. Based on the patient's condition, doctors may opt to use a combination of these treatments for maximum effectiveness. The treatment methods can either be used with a curative intent (for destroying the cancer and stopping its growth) or a palliative purpose (for mitigating the effects of uncomfortable symptoms and stabilizing the patient's condition).
Some patients (mostly in the advanced stages of the disease) also opt for experimental treatment techniques and clinical trials to give themselves a chance at improving their survival rate. Clinical trials give mesothelioma patients access to promising new drugs and treatment techniques which may have the potential to cure mesothelioma in future. Many patients also seek the solace of alternative or complementary treatment regimes that offer a more holistic approach. These include yoga, massage, acupuncture, meditation and several other alternate sciences. Some mesothelioma survivors have also sought the assistance of nutritional herbs, supplements and organic diets in fighting the cancer.
The type and location of the cancer along with the stage at which it is discovered are significant factors in determining the patient's survival rate. There are three forms of mesothelioma based on the type of affected tissues: epithelial, sarcomatoid and biphasic. The most common out of the three is epithelial mesothelioma (about 50% of all cases), which also carries a better survival rate than the others. Sarcomatoid mesothelioma accounts for about 16% of all cases and is the most aggressive type. Biphasic mesothelioma is a combination of the epithelial and sarcomatoid and consists of approximately 34% of all mesothelioma cases. It is easier to apply curative treatment methods such as surgery (to remove it or prevent it from spreading) if the tumor is localized.
The overall health and medical condition of the mesothelioma patient significantly affects his/her survival rate. Elderly patients are often already battling with other diseases, which decreases their tolerance for strong mesothelioma treatment options. Smokers are also more likely to have weak lungs and dysfunctional immune systems, which reduces their capacity to fight the cancer.
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