Mesothelioma Treatment

Mesothelioma Treatment Options

The type of treatment available for Mesothelioma depends largely on its location in the body and its stage of development diagnosis. The patient’s age and physical health are also taken into consideration. The most common types of treatment for mesothelioma are surgery, radiation treatment and chemotherapy.

MESOTHELIOMA TREATMENTS

Surgery

Surgery to remove mesothelioma involves cutting the affected area and some of the tissue around it. Depending on the stage of the cancer and size of the affected area, parts of organs may need to be removed.

Radiation Treatment

This treatment involves either the internal or external use of radiation to kill the cancer cells in the affected area. This is the least invasive method of treatment.

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to kill the cancer cells in a patient’s body. The drugs used in this procedure are often very toxic and your doctor will need to discuss their effects.

If you have been diagnosed with Mesothelioma as a result of Asbestos exposure, YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO MONETARY COMPENSATION.

Mesothelioma Clinics:

The National Cancer Institute is currently sponsoring clinical trials designed to find new treatments for people diagnosed with mesothelioma. These Mesotheliam Clinical Trials are being conducted on actual patients and may be a valuable treatment option for some patients. These trials are considered necessary to determine the effectiveness of new approaches to dealing with mesothelioma. The National Institute of Cancer has more information about these clinical trials at their website.

Mesothelioma Resources & Information

The organizations listed below can provide more information about asbestos exposure .

The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) is responsible for preventing exposure, adverse human health effects, and diminished quality of life associated with exposure to hazardous substances from waste sites, unplanned releases, and other sources of pollution present in the environment. The ATSDR provides information about asbestos and where to find occupational and environmental health clinics. The ATSDR Information Center can be reached at:

Organization: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
Division of Toxicology
Address: Mailstop E-29
1600 Clifton Road, NE.
Atlanta, GA 30333
Telephone: 404-498-0110
1-888-422-8737 (1-888-42-ATSDR)
E-mail: ATSDRIC@cdc.gov
Internet Web site: http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates the general public’s exposure to asbestos in buildings, drinking water, and the environment. The EPA’s Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Assistance Information Service, or TSCA Hotline, can answer questions about toxic substances, including asbestos. Printed material is available on a number of topics, particularly on controlling asbestos exposure in schools and other buildings. Questions may be directed to:

Organization: TSCA Assistance Information Service
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Address: Mailcode 7408
401 M Street, SW.
Washington, DC 20460
Telephone: 202-554-1404
TDD: 202-554-0551
E-mail: tsca-hotline@epamail.epa.gov
Internet Web site: http://www.epa.gov/asbestos/index.htm

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is responsible for the regulation of asbestos in consumer products. The CPSC maintains a toll-free information line on the potential hazards of commercial products; the telephone number is 1-800-638-2772. In addition, CPSC provides information about laboratories for asbestos testing, guidelines for repairing and removing asbestos, and general information about asbestos in the home. Publications are available from:

Organization: Office of Information and Public Affairs
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Address: 4330 East-West Highway
Bethesda, MD 20814-4408
Telephone: 1-800-638-2772
TTY (for deaf or hard of hearing callers): 1-800-638-8270
E-mail: info@cpsc.gov
Internet Web site: http://www.cpsc.gov

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is concerned with asbestos contamination of foods, drugs, and cosmetics and will answer questions on these topics. The address is:

Organization: Office of Consumer Affairs
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Address: HFE-88, Room 16-85
5600 Fishers Lane
Rockville, MD 20857
Telephone: 1-888-463-6332 (1-888-INFO-FDA)
Internet Web site: http://www.fda.gov/oca/oca.htm

Information about asbestos is also available from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Web site at http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2001pres/20010916a.html.

National Cancer Institute: http://cis.nci.nih.gov
Mesothelioma Web: http://www.mesotheliomaweb.org