{"id":23521,"date":"2024-02-14T15:51:52","date_gmt":"2024-02-14T20:51:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=23521"},"modified":"2025-09-29T14:46:32","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T18:46:32","slug":"pleural","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/pleural\/","title":{"rendered":"Pleural Mesothelioma Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>How Do You Treat Pleural Mesothelioma?<\/h2>\n<p>Treatment for pleural mesothelioma typically involves a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. Immunotherapy may also be an option in certain cases.<\/p>\n<p>Which treatments doctors will use depends on the patient&#8217;s overall health, cancer spread, and other factors.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/pleural\/\">Pleural mesothelioma<\/a> is an aggressive disease that tends to spread quickly. Waiting too long to pursue mesothelioma treatment can allow the cancer to become more advanced, making it harder to treat effectively.<\/p>\n<p>Getting treatment as soon as possible after a diagnosis is the best way to improve your life expectancy with <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/\">mesothelioma<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Key Facts on Pleural Mesothelioma Treatment<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Surgeries:<\/strong> Extrapleural pneumonectomy (EPP), pleurectomy\/decortication (P\/D)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Other treatments:<\/strong> Chemotherapy, hyperthermic intrathoracic chemotherapy (HITHOC), radiation therapy, immunotherapy, Tumor Treating Fields, palliative care to relieve symptoms<\/li>\n<li><strong>Life expectancy with treatment:<\/strong> 18 months on average, but some patients have lived much longer<\/li>\n<li><strong>Doctors who treat pleural mesothelioma:<\/strong> Thoracic surgeons, medical oncologists, and radiation oncologists<\/li>\n<li><strong>Financial support for treatment:<\/strong> Asbestos trust fund payouts, mesothelioma settlements, and VA benefits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We can help you find pleural mesothelioma treatment in your area and schedule appointments with top specialists. Use our <strong>Free Doctor Match<\/strong> to get started.<\/p>\n<div id=\"25223\" class=\"one-off-25223 widget widget_oscar-vque one-off\" data-vqueid=\"25223\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"one-off\">.one-off-25223{margin:60px auto}.one-off-25223 a{box-shadow:0 4px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.25);display:block;background:#e4f4f6;padding:20px 25px 200px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;position:relative;overflow:hidden;max-width:360px;margin:0 auto}.one-off-25223 a::before{background:#0FAEBF;border-radius:50% 50% 0 0;content:'';position:absolute;bottom:0;height:19%;width:135%;left:-60px;z-index:0}.one-off-25223 .vque-content,.one-off-25223 .image-wrap{z-index:1;position:relative}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap{width:100%;position:absolute;left:-10px;bottom:-15px}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap img{position:absolute;bottom:0;width:100%;max-width:unset;left:0}.one-off-25223 .heading{font-size:27px;line-height:33px;text-align:center;display:block;max-width:340px;margin:5px auto 25px}.one-off-25223 ul{list-style:none;margin:-10px auto 22px;text-align:left;font-size:16px;line-height:26px}.one-off-25223 ul li{margin:0 0 15px;position:relative;padding-left:35px}.one-off-25223 ul li::before{font-family:\"mesohope\"!important;speak:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;content:\"\\e904\";background:#0FAEBF;width:21px;height:21px;display:block;position:absolute;left:0;top:4px;border-radius:50%;color:#fff;font-size:11px;text-align:center;line-height:21px}.one-off-25223 p{text-align:center}.one-off-25223 .button{padding:12px 16px;display:block}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.one-off-25223 a{max-width:620px;padding:30px 30px 35px;border-radius:0 0 4px 4px}.one-off-25223 a::before{border-radius:50%;height:155%;width:150%;right:-550px;left:unset;bottom:-295px}.one-off-25223 .heading{text-align:left;margin:2px 0 25px;max-width:unset;font-size:24px}.one-off-25223 ul{margin:-7px 0 30px;max-width:365px;line-height:23px}.one-off-25223 ul li::before{top:1px}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap{max-width:unset;position:absolute;right:-25px;bottom:-35px;margin:0 0 -2px;left:unset;width:380px}.one-off-25223 .image-wrap img{position:relative;bottom:0;left:0;width:380px}.one-off-25223 .button{display:inline-block;padding:14px 25px}.one-off-25223 p{text-align:left}}@media screen and (min-width:1150px){.one-off-25223 a{padding:30px}}<\/style><a href=\"\/get-matched\/\" title=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor Ad\"><div>\r\n    <div class=\"vque-content\">\r\n        <strong class=\"heading\">Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor<\/strong>\r\n        <ul>\r\n            <li>Find top specialists near you<\/li>\r\n            <li>Seek compensation for travel & care<\/li>\r\n            <li>Get medical guidance<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n        <p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Get Matched Now\">Get Matched Now<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Doctors-ad.png\" alt=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor\" class=\"lazyload\" ><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Types of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Treatments<\/h2>\n<p>Treatment plans depend on the patient\u2019s age, general health, and <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/stages\/\">pleural mesothelioma stage<\/a> at the time of diagnosis.<\/p>\n<p>Early-stage patients are more likely to tolerate surgery and other aggressive treatments since their cancer hasn\u2019t spread beyond the lung lining. Patients with advanced cancer may only qualify for chemotherapy and palliative care for symptom management.<\/p>\n<p>Your pleural mesothelioma specialist will consider these factors when establishing a cancer care plan that includes one or more of the following <a href=\"\/treatment\/\">treatment options<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Extrapleural Pneumonectomy Surgery<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"\/treatment\/surgery\/extrapleural-pneumonectomy\/\">Extrapleural pneumonectomy (EPP)<\/a> is an aggressive surgical treatment for pleural mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p>The EPP procedure removes as much cancerous tissue from the body as possible. This includes <strong>the affected lung, parts of the diaphragm, heart lining, and nearby lymph nodes<\/strong> if necessary. The goal of the surgery is to prevent the disease from spreading any further.<\/p>\n<p>EPP is most effective when combined with other therapies such as chemotherapy or radiation. These other treatments can shrink tumors so they\u2019re easier to remove before surgery, or help kill microscopic cancer cells left behind after surgery. Patients treated with an EPP, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy live <strong>26.8 months<\/strong> on average.<\/p>\n<p>Doctors often recommend an EPP for patients with early-stage mesothelioma since there&#8217;s a better chance of removing all of the cancer. There&#8217;s also a lower risk of complications with early-stage patients.<\/p>\n<p>EPP may still be an option for late-stage patients who are otherwise in good health. Cleveland musician <a href=\"\/blog\/john-panza-music-and-surviving-mesothelioma\/\">John Panza<\/a> was diagnosed with stage 3 pleural mesothelioma in 2012 but was still able to undergo an EPP, radiation, and chemotherapy.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blockquote-w-image \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/john-panza-hope-img.png\" alt=\"\" \/><blockquote><p>\u201cI remain in awe of what the human body can endure and still feel \u2018normal.\u2019 My body might look like I was stabbed, shot, or lost a fight with a bull, but I keep going. And I continue to enjoy travel, music, teaching, and writing.\u201d<\/p>\n<footer>&ndash;<cite> John Panza, 13+ year pleural mesothelioma survivor<\/cite><\/footer><\/blockquote><style type=\"text\/css\">.blockquote-w-image{position:relative;margin:40px auto}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{background:none;border-left:none;padding:25px;margin-top:0;padding-bottom:0;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote p{margin-bottom:0}.blockquote-w-image img{width:100px;border:none;border-radius:100%;box-shadow:none;position:relative;margin:0 auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative{margin:60px auto}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding:25px 25px 25px 80px;padding-bottom:25px;background-color:#E4F4F6}.blockquote-w-image.alternative img{position:absolute;left:20px;top:25px;z-index:1;width:50px;border:1px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(34,34,34,0.2);border-radius:100%}.blockquote-w-image.with-border{background:none;border-left:4px solid #0FAEBF}.blockquote-w-image.with-border blockquote{background:none;border-radius:0;padding:10px 25px}.blockquote-w-image.with-border blockquote footer cite{font-size:inherit}.blockquote-w-image blockquote:before{display:none}@media screen and (min-width: 769px){.blockquote-w-image img{position:absolute;left:0;top:0}.blockquote-w-image blockquote{padding:0 25px 0 125px;min-height:90px}}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote{padding-left:105px}.blockquote-w-image.alternative blockquote footer cite{font-size:16px}.entry-content .blockquote-w-image.alternative img{width:60px;left:25px}}<\/style><\/div>\n<h3>Pleurectomy With Decortication Surgery<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"\/treatment\/surgery\/pleurectomy-decortication\/\">pleurectomy\/decortication (P\/D)<\/a> procedure surgically removes all visible tumors but unlike an EPP, both lungs are kept intact.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Doctors may also remove:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The outer pleura (lung lining)<\/li>\n<li>Parts of the pericardium (heart lining)<\/li>\n<li>The diaphragm (muscle that helps with breathing)<\/li>\n<li>Lung tissue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Patients who get P\/D surgery have an average <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/prognosis\/life-expectancy\/\">life expectancy<\/a> of <strong>34 months.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/surgery\/epp-vs-pd\/\">P\/D has fewer risk factors compared to EPP<\/a>. This surgery is most effective when combined with other therapies, such as chemotherapy or radiation, to shrink tumors and destroy remaining cancer cells.<\/p>\n<p>Download our <strong>Free Pleural Mesothelioma Guide<\/strong> to learn more about surgery and other treatments.<\/p>\n<div id=\"26222\" class=\"one-off-26222 widget widget_oscar-vque one-off\" data-vqueid=\"26222\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"one-off\">.one-off-26222{margin:60px auto}.one-off-26222 a{border-radius:10px;display:block;background:#0FAEBF;padding:20px 30px 75px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;position:relative;overflow:hidden;max-width:335px;margin:0 auto;color:#000}.one-off-26222 a::before{background:#e4f4f6;border-radius:0 0 70% 0;content:'';position:absolute;top:0;height:96%;width:85%;right:-70px;z-index:0}.one-off-26222 a::after{background:#e4f4f6;border-radius:0;content:'';position:absolute;top:0;height:96%;width:60%;left:0;z-index:0}.one-off-26222 .vque-content,.one-off-26222 .image-wrap{z-index:1;position:relative}.one-off-26222 .image-wrap{max-width:163px;display:block;position:absolute;bottom:-20px;right:0}.one-off-26222 .heading{font-size:22px;line-height:26px;text-align:center;display:block;max-width:340px;margin:0 auto 25px;letter-spacing:-1px;max-width:280px}.one-off-26222 ul{list-style:none;margin-top:-10px;margin-left:0;text-align:left;font-size:16px;line-height:20px;margin-bottom:45px}.one-off-26222 ul li{margin:0;position:relative;padding-left:30px;margin-bottom:15px}.one-off-26222 ul li::before{font-family:\"mesohope\"!important;speak:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;content:\"\\e904\";background:#0FAEBF;width:20px;height:20px;display:block;position:absolute;left:0;top:0;border-radius:50%;color:#fff;font-size:10px;text-align:center;line-height:20px}.one-off-26222 .button{padding:12px 16px}.one-off-26222 .button::after{display:none}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.one-off-26222 a{max-width:620px;padding:25px 30px 37px}.one-off-26222 a::before{height:96%;border-radius:0 0 66% 0}.one-off-26222 a::after{height:96%;width:64%}.one-off-26222 .heading{text-align:left;margin:0 0 15px;font-size:24px;line-height:28px;max-width:350px}.one-off-26222 ul{margin:0 0 25px;font-size:17px;line-height:24px;max-width:315px}.one-off-26222 ul li{margin-bottom:10px}.one-off-26222 .button{padding:14px 28px}.one-off-26222 .button.arrow::after{display:inline-block}.one-off-26222 .image-wrap{max-width:260px;position:absolute;right:30px;bottom:-15px;margin:0 0 -2px;z-index:1}}<\/style><a href=\"\/pleural-guide\/\" title=\"Free Pleural Mesothelioma Patient Guide\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Free Pleural Mesothelioma Patient Guide Ad\"><div>\r\n    <div class=\"vque-content\">\r\n        <strong class=\"heading\">Get Your Free Pleural Mesothelioma Patient Guide<\/strong>\r\n        <ul>\r\n            <li>Top doctors and treatments<\/li>\r\n            <li>Managing signs & symptoms<\/li>\r\n            <li>Options for compensation<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul>\r\n        <p><strong class=\"button arrow\" title=\"Download It Now\">Download It Now<\/strong><\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"image-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/pleural-guide-tablet.png\" alt=\"Free Pleural Guide\" class=\"lazyload\" ><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h3>Post-Surgery Hyperthermic Intrathoracic Chemotherapy<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"\/treatment\/chemotherapy\/hithoc\/\">Hyperthermic intrathoracic chemotherapy (HITHOC)<\/a> is an innovative treatment that complements pleural mesothelioma surgery.<\/p>\n<p>With this treatment, heated chemotherapy drugs are applied to the patient\u2019s chest cavity while they\u2019re undergoing surgery. The heat makes the chemotherapy more effective, allowing for deeper penetration into cancerous tissues. HITHOC targets any cancer cells that weren&#8217;t visible during surgery.<\/p>\n<p>HITHOC has been linked to extended survival times, with some <strong>patients living up to 35 months post-treatment.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Chemotherapy<\/h3>\n<p>Standard mesothelioma chemotherapy is administered through an IV to target and kill cancer cells throughout the body. <a href=\"\/treatment\/chemotherapy\/\">Chemotherapy<\/a> can be used before or after pleural mesothelioma surgery and combined with immunotherapy to help patients live longer.<\/p>\n<p>Chemotherapy can also be prescribed for patients in advanced stages of pleural mesothelioma who can\u2019t get surgery. In these cases, it can control the growth and spread of cancerous tumors while managing symptoms. Patients who get chemotherapy are usually given a combination of two drugs: pemetrexed and cisplatin.<\/p>\n<div class=\"callout-shortcode hope has-img\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.callout-shortcode{background:#EDF8F9;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:20px 20px 20px 24px;margin:40px 0;max-width:860px;position:relative}.callout-shortcode:before{content:\" \";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;height:100%;left:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0FAEBF 0%, #EDF8F9 100%)}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{color:#100134;font-size:22px;display:block;margin:0 0 15px}.callout-shortcode:first-child{margin-top:0}.callout-shortcode:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:20px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding-top:17px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:74px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{left:22px;position:absolute;top:20px;width:59px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background:#fff url(\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mh-icon-65.png);background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:70%;border-radius:30px;bottom:-10px;content:\"\";display:block;height:30px;position:absolute;right:-10px;width:30px}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.callout-shortcode{padding:25px 25px 25px 34px}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{font-size:24px}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode.has-img{min-height:170px;padding-left:175px}.callout-shortcode.has-img .img-wrap{position:absolute;left:29px;top:25px;width:119px}.callout-shortcode.hope.has-img{padding-left:170px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding:0}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{width:109px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background-size:66%;bottom:-15px;height:42px;width:42px}}<\/style><div class=\"img-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/john-stahl-hope-img.png\" alt=\"John Stahl\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/div><strong class=\"callout-shortcode-heading\">Point of Hope<\/strong><div class=\"content\"><p><a href=\"\/blog\/mesothelioma-survivor-builds-a-future\/\">Stage 4 survivor John Stahl<\/a> got chemotherapy after being diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma in 2019 and says he\u2019s <strong>\u201cdoing very well\u201d<\/strong> more than 4 years later.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h3>Tumor Treating Fields<\/h3>\n<p>Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) interfere with cancer cells\u2019 ability to multiply and grow. It does this through low-intensity electric fields administered through patches that stick to the chest.<\/p>\n<p>Results from the STELLAR clinical trial showed <a href=\"\/treatment\/tumor-treating-fields\/\">TTFields<\/a> combined with chemotherapy helped patients with unresectable (inoperable) pleural mesothelioma live for 18.2 months on average post-treatment.<\/p>\n<h3>Immunotherapy<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"\/treatment\/immunotherapy\/\">Immunotherapy<\/a> strengthens the immune system, slows disease progression, and improves life expectancy for some patients.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s especially helpful for patients with inoperable pleural mesothelioma whose tumors have spread (or metastasized) beyond the lungs.<\/p>\n<p>The CheckMate 743 clinical trial found that the combination of the immunotherapy drugs <a href=\"\/treatment\/immunotherapy\/opdivo-yervoy\/\">Opdivo\u00ae (nivolumab) and Yervoy\u00ae (ipilimumab<\/a>) helped patients <strong>live 4 months longer<\/strong> compared to those who received chemotherapy.<\/p>\n<p>Pleural mesothelioma patients who received a combination of immunotherapy and <strong>(chemoimmunotherapy)<\/strong> had an overall survival time of <strong>20.8 months<\/strong>, according to study results published in the <em>Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer<\/em>. The patients in the trial were given nivolumab for 4-6 cycles of chemotherapy with pemetrexed and cisplatin.<\/p>\n<h3>Radiation Therapy<\/h3>\n<p>Radiation therapy, also called radiotherapy, is a common pleural mesothelioma treatment. It involves directing high-energy rays at tumors to shrink them or slow their growth. Radiotherapy can also help manage symptoms like chest pain and shortness of breath.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/treatment\/radiation\/\">Radiation therapy<\/a> can be used alongside complementary treatments like chemotherapy or after early-stage surgery (adjuvant radiotherapy).<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also ideal for patients who cannot undergo surgery due to their age, health, or advanced cancer spread.<\/p>\n<p>Use our <strong>Free Doctor Match<\/strong> to take the first step toward starting pleural mesothelioma treatment and get in touch with top specialists.<\/p>\n<div id=\"25223\" class=\"one-off-25223 widget widget_oscar-vque one-off\" data-vqueid=\"25223\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"one-off\">.one-off-25223{margin:60px auto}.one-off-25223 a{box-shadow:0 4px 4px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.25);display:block;background:#e4f4f6;padding:20px 25px 200px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;position:relative;overflow:hidden;max-width:360px;margin:0 auto}.one-off-25223 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data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Doctors-ad.png\" alt=\"Get Matched With a Mesothelioma Doctor\" class=\"lazyload\" ><\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Clinical Trials and Emerging Treatments for Pleural Mesothelioma<\/h2>\n<p>Clinical trials can be an option for pleural mesothelioma that won\u2019t respond to conventional treatments.<\/p>\n<p>There are several <a href=\"\/treatment\/emerging-treatments\/\">new mesothelioma treatments<\/a> that can help improve prognosis and quality of life.<\/p>\n<h3>Immunotherapies<\/h3>\n<p>New immunotherapies are being studied in <a href=\"\/treatment\/clinical-trials\/\">mesothelioma clinical trials<\/a> to see how they can help patients.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Examples of emerging immunotherapies for pleural mesothelioma include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CAR T-cell therapy:<\/strong> Reprograms the body&#8217;s T-cells, training them to recognize and attack cancer cells.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Checkpoint inhibitors:<\/strong> Slows down proteins that stop the immune system from responding to cancer cells.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lab-made cytokines:<\/strong> Produce chemicals that attract immune cells to the cancerous sites, boosting the body&#8217;s defenses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vaccines:<\/strong> Train the immune system to produce antibodies specifically meant to target and fight cancer cells.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Photodynamic Therapy<\/h3>\n<p>During <a href=\"\/treatment\/photodynamic-therapy\/\">photodynamic therapy (PDT)<\/a>, a specialist administers a light-sensitive drug which gets absorbed by cancer cells. When that special light is applied, the drug activates and kills the cells.<\/p>\n<p>A study led by the University of Pennsylvania found that patients who underwent PDT with pleurectomy\/decortication surgery lived an average of<strong> 31.7 months.<\/strong> Patients diagnosed with the epithelioid mesothelioma cell type lived even longer \u2014 <strong>41.2 months<\/strong> on average.<\/p>\n<h2>Pleural Mesothelioma Treatment Doctors<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve received a possible pleural mesothelioma diagnosis, the first step is to find a mesothelioma doctor.<\/p>\n<p>These mesothelioma doctors include medical oncologists, radiologists, and surgeons who specialize in treating this cancer and can build a tailored treatment plan for you or a loved one.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Some of the country\u2019s top pleural mesothelioma specialists are featured below:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"doctor-box-wrap row\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.doctor-box-wrap.row [class*=\"col-\"]{margin-bottom:20px}.doctor-box-wrap.row [class*=\"col-\"]:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.doctor-form-box>div{background:linear-gradient(90deg, #F3F2F0 0%, rgba(243,242,240,0) 100%);border-radius:10px;border:1px solid #fff;display:block;text-decoration:none;padding:20px;position:relative;font-size:16px}.doctor-form-box>div .doctor-form-box-visual{max-width:60px;margin-right:15px;border-radius:50%}.doctor-form-box-header{display:block;display:flex;align-items:center}.doctor-form-box-header span{display:flex;flex-flow:column}.doctor-form-box-header span>a{text-decoration:none}.doctor-form-box-heading{margin-bottom:5px;color:#248AFF;font-size:20px}.doctor-form-box-subheading{font-size:14px;font-style:italic;line-height:1}.doctor-form-box-content{margin-top:10px;display:block}.doctor-form-box-content p{margin-bottom:34px}.doctor-form-box-content button{background:none;box-shadow:none;border:none;padding:0;text-decoration:underline;color:#248AFF;font-weight:700;position:absolute;bottom:20px;right:15px}.doctor-form-box-content button:after{content:\"\\e9ac\";font-family:\"mesohope\" !important;display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle;margin-left:10px;margin-top:-2px}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.doctor-box-wrap.row{margin:40px -15px 0;display:block;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap}.doctor-box-wrap.row [class*=\"col-\"]{margin-bottom:30px}.doctor-box-wrap.row [class*=\"col-\"]:last-child{margin-bottom:30px}.row .doctor-form-box:nth-child(even){margin-right:3%;width:47%}.doctor-form-box>div{padding:20px;height:100%}.doctor-form-box-heading{font-size:24px}}<\/style><div class=\"doctor-form-box col-6\"><div><div class=\"doctor-form-box-header\"><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-raja-flores\/\" title=\"Dr. Raja Flores\" data-ce-category=\"Doctor Form Shortcode\" data-ce-label=\"Dr. Raja Flores Box\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/raja-flores-profile.png\" alt=\"Dr. Raja Flores\" class=\"doctor-form-box-visual\" \/><\/a><span><h3 class=\"doctor-form-box-heading\"><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-raja-flores\/\" title=\"Dr. Raja Flores\" data-ce-category=\"Doctor Form Shortcode\" data-ce-label=\"Dr. Raja Flores Box\">Dr. Raja Flores<\/a><\/h3><span class=\"doctor-form-box-subheading\">25+ years of experience<\/span><\/span><\/div><span class=\"doctor-form-box-content\"><p>Chairman of the Department of Thoracic Surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York<\/p>\n<button data-image=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/raja-flores-profile.png\" data-heading=\"Dr. Raja Flores\" class=\"arrow popup-link-inline\" data-mfp-src=\"#form-popup\">Get Connected<\/button><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"doctor-form-box col-6\"><div><div class=\"doctor-form-box-header\"><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-robert-cameron\/\" title=\"Dr. Robert Cameron\" data-ce-category=\"Doctor Form Shortcode\" data-ce-label=\"Dr. Robert Cameron Box\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/dr-robert-cameron.png\" alt=\"Dr. Robert Cameron\" class=\"doctor-form-box-visual\" \/><\/a><span><h3 class=\"doctor-form-box-heading\"><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-robert-cameron\/\" title=\"Dr. Robert Cameron\" data-ce-category=\"Doctor Form Shortcode\" data-ce-label=\"Dr. Robert Cameron Box\">Dr. Robert Cameron<\/a><\/h3><span class=\"doctor-form-box-subheading\">20+ years of experience<\/span><\/span><\/div><span class=\"doctor-form-box-content\"><p>Chief of Thoracic Surgery at West Los Angeles VA Medical Center<\/p>\n<button data-image=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/dr-robert-cameron.png\" data-heading=\"Dr. Robert Cameron\" class=\"arrow popup-link-inline\" data-mfp-src=\"#form-popup\">Get Connected<\/button><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"doctor-form-box col-6\"><div><div class=\"doctor-form-box-header\"><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-raphael-bueno\/\" title=\"Dr. Raphael Bueno\" data-ce-category=\"Doctor Form Shortcode\" data-ce-label=\"Dr. Raphael Bueno Box\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/dr-raphael-bueno.png\" alt=\"Dr. Raphael Bueno\" class=\"doctor-form-box-visual\" \/><\/a><span><h3 class=\"doctor-form-box-heading\"><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-raphael-bueno\/\" title=\"Dr. Raphael Bueno\" data-ce-category=\"Doctor Form Shortcode\" data-ce-label=\"Dr. Raphael Bueno Box\">Dr. Raphael Bueno<\/a><\/h3><span class=\"doctor-form-box-subheading\">20+ years of experience<\/span><\/span><\/div><span class=\"doctor-form-box-content\"><p>Director of the International Mesothelioma Program at Brigham and Women\u2019s Hospital in Boston<\/p>\n<button data-image=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/dr-raphael-bueno.png\" data-heading=\"Dr. Raphael Bueno\" class=\"arrow popup-link-inline\" data-mfp-src=\"#form-popup\">Get Connected<\/button><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"doctor-form-box col-6\"><div><div class=\"doctor-form-box-header\"><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-taylor-ripley\/\" title=\"Dr. Taylor Ripley\" data-ce-category=\"Doctor Form Shortcode\" data-ce-label=\"Dr. Taylor Ripley Box\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Robert-Taylor-Ripley-MD-300x300-1.png\" alt=\"Dr. Taylor Ripley\" class=\"doctor-form-box-visual\" \/><\/a><span><h3 class=\"doctor-form-box-heading\"><a href=\"\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-taylor-ripley\/\" title=\"Dr. Taylor Ripley\" data-ce-category=\"Doctor Form Shortcode\" data-ce-label=\"Dr. Taylor Ripley Box\">Dr. Taylor Ripley<\/a><\/h3><span class=\"doctor-form-box-subheading\">15+ years of experience<\/span><\/span><\/div><span class=\"doctor-form-box-content\"><p>Director of the Mesothelioma Treatment Center at Baylor College of Medicine\u2019s Lung Institute in Houston<\/p>\n<button data-image=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Robert-Taylor-Ripley-MD-300x300-1.png\" data-heading=\"Dr. Taylor Ripley\" class=\"arrow popup-link-inline\" data-mfp-src=\"#form-popup\">Get Connected<\/button><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Top Pleural Mesothelioma Cancer Treatment Centers<\/h2>\n<p>There are over 100 cancer centers across the country that specialize in treating pleural mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p>These <a href=\"\/cancer-centers\/\">cancer centers<\/a> typically offer comprehensive care, including standard treatments, clinical trials, and other supportive services tailored to the needs of pleural mesothelioma patients.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Some of the top pleural mesothelioma treatment centers include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/cancer-centers\/baylor-lung-institute\/\">Baylor Lung Institute<\/a> in Houston, TX<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/cancer-centers\/duke-cancer-center\/\">Duke Cancer Center<\/a> in Durham, NC<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/cancer-centers\/mount-sinai-medical-center\/\">Mount Sinai Hospital<\/a> in New York City, NY<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/cancer-centers\/sidney-kimmel-comprehensive-cancer-center-at-johns-hopkins\/\">Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center<\/a> in Baltimore, MD<\/li>\n<li>UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center in San Francisco, CA<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/cancer-centers\/sylvester-comprehensive-cancer-center\/\">University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center<\/a> in Miami, FL<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019ve been diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma, you should seek care at medical centers or hospitals that have experience in this specific type of cancer to ensure you get the most effective and appropriate treatments available.<\/p>\n<h2>Treating Pleural Mesothelioma Symptoms<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/treatment\/palliative\/\">Palliative care<\/a> is crucial in managing late-stage pleural mesothelioma. It focuses on symptom relief and enhancing quality of life rather than curing the disease.<\/p>\n<p>Palliative treatments can help patients undergoing standard treatment and those with advanced cancer that can\u2019t be treated with conventional therapies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Palliative care options include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/treatment\/alternative\/\">Alternative treatment<\/a>:<\/strong> Pleural mesothelioma alternative treatment can include acupuncture, yoga, meditation, and exercise. Each of these can reduce stress, strengthen the immune system, and improve overall well-being when used with standard therapies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chemotherapy and radiation<\/strong>: Both treatments can reduce pain by shrinking tumors that may be pressing on the ribs or chest wall. This can ease chest pain and shortness of breath.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pain management:<\/strong> Over-the-counter drugs are used for mild to moderate pain, while more severe pain might require a prescription.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Surgical procedures:<\/strong> Talc pleurodesis, thoracentesis, and paracentesis are surgeries that reduce discomfort from pleural effusion (fluid buildup around the lungs).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Pairing Nutrition With Pleural Mesothelioma Treatment<\/h2>\n<p>Nutrition plays a key role in the treatment and recovery of pleural mesothelioma patients.<\/p>\n<p>A well-balanced diet, rich in essential nutrients, can make treatments more effective. <a href=\"\/treatment\/diet-and-nutrition\/\">Nutrition plans for mesothelioma patients<\/a> help boost the body\u2019s response to treatment and reduce chemotherapy side effects like nausea and loss of appetite.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Patients undergoing treatment are encouraged to eat:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Foods with different flavors:<\/strong> To counteract changes in taste due to chemotherapy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Frequent, small meals:<\/strong> To maintain energy and manage malnutrition.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fruits and vegetables:<\/strong> 5-9 servings per day to provide essential nutrients.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Room-temperature foods:<\/strong> To reduce nausea aggravated by strong cooking smells.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Soft foods:<\/strong> Especially beneficial for those experiencing mouth sores from chemotherapy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Many insurance plans will cover your visit with a registered dietitian as part of your pleural mesothelioma treatment plan.<\/p>\n<div class=\"callout-shortcode hope has-img\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.callout-shortcode{background:#EDF8F9;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;padding:20px 20px 20px 24px;margin:40px 0;max-width:860px;position:relative}.callout-shortcode:before{content:\" \";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;height:100%;left:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0FAEBF 0%, #EDF8F9 100%)}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{color:#100134;font-size:22px;display:block;margin:0 0 15px}.callout-shortcode:first-child{margin-top:0}.callout-shortcode:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:20px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding-top:17px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:74px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{left:22px;position:absolute;top:20px;width:59px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background:#fff url(\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/mh-icon-65.png);background-position:center;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:70%;border-radius:30px;bottom:-10px;content:\"\";display:block;height:30px;position:absolute;right:-10px;width:30px}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.callout-shortcode{padding:25px 25px 25px 34px}.callout-shortcode .callout-shortcode-heading{font-size:24px}.callout-shortcode .img-wrap{margin-bottom:0}.callout-shortcode.has-img{min-height:170px;padding-left:175px}.callout-shortcode.has-img .img-wrap{position:absolute;left:29px;top:25px;width:119px}.callout-shortcode.hope.has-img{padding-left:170px}.callout-shortcode.hope>strong{padding:0}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap{width:109px}.callout-shortcode.hope .img-wrap:before{background-size:66%;bottom:-15px;height:42px;width:42px}}<\/style><div class=\"img-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Putt_Interview_1080x1080_0017_JV5B5127.jpeg\" alt=\"Arthur Putt and his wife Jan\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><\/div><strong class=\"callout-shortcode-heading\">Point of Hope<\/strong><div class=\"content\"><p><a href=\"\/blog\/arthur-putt-retiree-and-survivor\/\">Arthur Putt<\/a> tried multiple treatments for pleural mesothelioma but saw limited results. After switching to a liquid diet that included key nutrients, he was able to reduce his side effects and strengthen his immune system. He is still thriving over 5 years later and is able to eat solid foods again.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Cost of Treatment for Pleural Mesothelioma<\/h2>\n<p>The cost of treatment for pleural mesothelioma can be influenced by the type of treatment, stage of the disease, and health care provider.<\/p>\n<p>Based on a report in <em>Rare Tumors<\/em>, it costs an average of <strong>$38,779<\/strong> for six cycles of mesothelioma chemotherapy. The same report found that EPP surgery costs <strong>$62,408<\/strong> on average. Additionally, the price of medications, inpatient procedures, and doctor\u2019s visits can quickly add up.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, financial assistance is available to help alleviate the burden on patients and their families.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Patients can manage their pleural mesothelioma treatment expenses through:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"\/legal\/settlements\/\">Legal settlements and verdicts<\/a>:<\/strong> Lawsuits against manufacturers responsible for asbestos exposure can result in settlements averaging <strong>$1.1 million to $1.4 million.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/legal\/asbestos-trust-funds\/\"><strong>Asbestos trust funds:<\/strong><\/a> Over $30 billion is available in asbestos trust funds set up by product manufacturers to compensate mesothelioma victims. Claims can start paying out in 90 days or less with an average of <strong>$41,000 per trust.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/veterans\/va-benefits\/\"><strong>VA benefits:<\/strong><\/a> Veterans with mesothelioma may qualify for nearly <strong>$4,000 per month<\/strong> in disability compensation to help cover their medical expenses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By exploring these avenues for financial support, patients can better manage the expenses associated with their pleural mesothelioma treatment and focus on their health and well-being.<\/p>\n<h2>Start Pleural Mesothelioma Treatment Today<\/h2>\n<p>Pleural mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer that requires an individualized treatment plan. With the right support, you or your loved one can live a longer, fuller life with fewer symptoms.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our team of registered nurses and Patient Advocates can help you:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Find the right mesothelioma specialist and cancer center<\/li>\n<li>Manage treatment-related side effects<\/li>\n<li>Connect with other patients who are navigating treatment<\/li>\n<li>Explore your options for financial compensation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Call <a href=\"tel:+18666088933\" title=\"Click to call (866) 608-8933\" class=\"in-content-tel-link\" data-ce-category=\"Click to Call\" data-ce-label=\"(866) 608-8933\">(866) 608-8933<\/a> now or use our <a href=\"\/get-matched\/\">Free Doctor Match<\/a> to start your pleural mesothelioma treatment journey.<\/p>\n<div class=\"disclaimer-shortcode\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.disclaimer-shortcode{font-size:14px;margin:30px 0}.disclaimer-shortcode>strong{display:block;margin:0 0 5px}.disclaimer-shortcode p{font-style:italic}<\/style><strong>Disclaimer<\/strong> <p>Mesothelioma Hope has no affiliation with and is not endorsed or sponsored by any of the doctors listed above. The contact information above is listed for informational purposes only. You have the right to contact these mesothelioma specialists directly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-wrap\"><h2 class=\"faq-wrap-heading\">Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Treatment FAQs<\/h2><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"1\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">What is the best treatment for pleural mesothelioma?<\/h3><div><p>The most effective way to treat pleural mesothelioma is a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and\/or immunotherapy. Doctors refer to this as <a href=\"\/treatment\/multimodal-therapy\/\">multimodal therapy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>However, your individual treatment plan will vary based on the cancer&#8217;s location, its stage, your overall health, and any existing medical conditions.<\/p>\n<p>A specialist can review these factors to recommend the most suitable treatment(s) for you, balancing potential risks, side effects, and benefits.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"2\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">What is the new treatment for pleural mesothelioma?<\/h3><div><p>The newest treatment for pleural mesothelioma is a combination of the<strong> immunotherapy<\/strong> drugs Opdivo\u00ae (nivolumab) and Yervoy\u00ae (ipilimumab). This treatment is especially helpful for patients who can\u2019t get surgery.<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s also ongoing research on integrating different <strong>immunotherapy medications with chemotherapy<\/strong> and <strong>antiangiogenic drugs<\/strong> like lenvatinib (Lenvima\u00ae) and bevacizumab (Avastin\u00ae). These drugs are used to deprive cancer tumors of their blood supply, which can slow down or even shrink them in some cases.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"3\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">What is the late-stage treatment for pleural mesothelioma?<\/h3><div><p><strong>Chemotherapy<\/strong> is the primary treatment for stage 4 pleural mesothelioma. However, new treatments in clinical trials offer hope for the management of malignant pleural mesothelioma in later stages.<\/p>\n<p>Late-stage <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/late-stage-care\/\">malignant pleural mesothelioma<\/a> treatment can also include <strong>less-invasive surgeries and pain medications<\/strong>. These can all ease symptoms and improve the patient\u2019s quality of life.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"4\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Can pleural mesothelioma be cured?<\/h3><div><p>There isn&#8217;t a cure for cancer in the lung lining (pleura) at this time, but it\u2019s possible to become a <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/prognosis\/survivors\/\">mesothelioma survivor<\/a> with treatment from a specialist.<\/p>\n<p>Some patients have lived more than 10 years after their diagnosis.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"5\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">What is the life expectancy of someone with pleural mesothelioma?<\/h3><div><p>The average life expectancy for a person diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma ranges from<strong> 12 to 21 months.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Patients with <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/cell-types\/epithelioid\/\">epithelioid mesothelioma,<\/a> the most common malignant mesothelioma cell type, have the best outlook (prognosis). 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This cell type spreads slower and remains relatively isolated in the body, compared to the sarcomatoid or biphasic cell types.&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;Other factors include the tumor&amp;#8217;s location, the patient&amp;#8217;s age, and their overall health.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\"}}]}<\/script><style type=\"text\/css\">.faq-wrap{background:#E4F4F6;padding:20px 15px;margin:40px -15px}.faq-wrap:first-child{margin-top:0}.faq-wrap:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.faq-wrap .faq{background:#fff;padding:15px;border-radius:10px;box-shadow:0px 20px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);margin:15px 0 0 0}.faq-wrap .faq:first-child{margin-top:0}.faq-wrap .faq .faq-heading{color:#100134;font-size:21px;margin-bottom:15px}.faq-wrap .faq p{margin-bottom:20px;line-height:1.5}.faq-wrap .faq p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.faq-wrap .faq .learn-more{color:#248AFF;display:block;padding-right:17px;text-align:right;position:relative;line-height:1}.faq-wrap .faq .learn-more:visited{color:#248AFF}.faq-wrap .faq .learn-more:visited:hover,.faq-wrap .faq .learn-more:hover{color:#34d}.faq-wrap .faq .learn-more:after{font-family:\"mesohope\" !important;speak:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-variant:normal;text-transform:none;line-height:1;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;-moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;content:\"\\e905\";position:absolute;right:0;top:3px}h2.faq-wrap-heading{margin-bottom:25px}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.faq-wrap{padding:25px 15px}}@media screen and (min-width: 1024px){.faq-wrap{border-radius:10px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding:25px}.faq-wrap .faq{padding:25px}.faq-heading{font-size:24px}}<\/style><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Do You Treat Pleural Mesothelioma? Treatment for pleural mesothelioma typically involves a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. Immunotherapy may also be an option in certain cases. Which treatments doctors will use depends on the patient&#8217;s overall health, cancer spread, and other factors. 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