{"id":39,"date":"2017-05-06T22:56:29","date_gmt":"2017-05-07T02:56:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/?page_id=39"},"modified":"2025-12-22T16:24:23","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T21:24:23","slug":"treatment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Is There Treatment for Mesothelioma?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes, several treatment options can help manage symptoms, improve quality of life, and potentially extend survival if you\u2019ve been diagnosed with <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/\">mesothelioma<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are the most common mesothelioma treatment options:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class='columns-2'>\n<li>Surgery<\/li>\n<li>Chemotherapy<\/li>\n<li>Radiation therapy<\/li>\n<li>Immunotherapy<\/li>\n<li>Clinical trials<\/li>\n<li>Palliative care<\/li>\n<li>Multimodal therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/doctors\/\">mesothelioma specialist<\/a> will consider factors like your age, overall health, and ability to handle potential side effects when determining the best treatment plan. Connect with top mesothelioma doctors near you using our <strong>Free Doctor Match<\/strong> service.<\/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 Mesothelioma Treatment<\/h2>\n<p>Mesothelioma treatment is tailored to each patient and may include surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation, and palliative care. Your specialist can recommend the best approach based on your type of mesothelioma, overall health, and personal goals for treatment.<\/p>\n<h3>Surgery<\/h3>\n<p>There are three main types of <a href=\"\/treatment\/surgery\/\">surgery for mesothelioma<\/a>. The one your doctor may recommend will depend on whether you\u2019ve been diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma (which forms in the lung lining) or peritoneal mesothelioma (which forms in the abdominal lining).<\/p>\n<p><strong>The main types of surgeries include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/surgery\/cytoreduction-hipec\/\">Cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC<\/a> to remove visible tumors from the abdominal lining (peritoneum), followed by heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) to kill any remaining cancer cells. This surgery is used for peritoneal mesothelioma patients.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/surgery\/extrapleural-pneumonectomy\/\">Extrapleural pneumonectomy (EPP)<\/a> to remove tumors, the lung closest to the cancer, as well as affected parts of the outer pleura (lung lining), diaphragm, and pericardium (heart lining). This surgery is used for pleural mesothelioma patients.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/surgery\/pleurectomy-decortication\/\">Pleurectomy\/decortication (P\/D)<\/a> to remove the outer pleura and other diseased tissue without removing the affected lung. This surgery is used for pleural mesothelioma patients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Seeing a mesothelioma specialist instead of a general surgeon is key to determining which mesothelioma treatment options you may qualify for and which might work best in your case.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blockquote-w-image \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/dr-matthew-steliga.png\" alt=\"\" \/><blockquote><p>\u201cSurgeons who are not experienced with mesothelioma may do what is more convenient or familiar for them, which might not be the best for the patient\u2019s cancer treatment.\u201d<\/p>\n<footer>&ndash;<cite> Dr. Matthew Steliga, mesothelioma specialist &amp; thoracic surgeon<\/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>Chemotherapy<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"\/treatment\/chemotherapy\/\">Chemotherapy<\/a> involves administering anticancer medications that shrink or slow the growth of tumors. Patients are usually given a combination of the chemotherapy drugs cisplatin and pemetrexed (Alimta\u00ae).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other common <a href=\"\/treatment\/chemotherapy\/drugs\/\">chemotherapy drugs<\/a> for mesothelioma include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bevacizumab (Avastin\u00ae)<\/li>\n<li>Carboplatin<\/li>\n<li>Gemcitabine (Gemzar\u00ae)<\/li>\n<li>Vinorelbine (Navelbine\u00ae)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Patients can receive mesothelioma chemotherapy before, during, or after surgery to make the procedure more effective. Chemotherapy can also be combined with immunotherapy.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23409\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23409\" style=\"width: 136px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23409\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/john-stahl-hope-img.png\" alt=\"John Stahl\" width=\"136\" height=\"135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/john-stahl-hope-img.png 111w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/john-stahl-hope-img-55x55.png 55w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/john-stahl-hope-img-85x85.png 85w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/john-stahl-hope-img-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/john-stahl-hope-img-101x100.png 101w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 136px) 100vw, 136px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23409\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">6+ year survivor John Stahl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>John&#8217;s Story: Surviving Stage 4 Mesothelioma With Chemotherapy<\/h4>\n<p>Retired construction worker <a href=\"\/blog\/mesothelioma-survivor-builds-a-future\/\">John Stahl<\/a> was diagnosed with stage 4 pleural mesothelioma, which has an average life expectancy of 12 months, in August 2019. Thanks to chemotherapy, John has beaten the odds and is still enjoying life today.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<strong>I\u2019m doing very well<\/strong>,\u201d John shares. \u201cI play golf twice a week. I go hang out with my friends when they\u2019re around. Yeah, I\u2019m pretty well back to normal.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"callout-shortcode\"><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=\"content\"><p><a href=\"\/survivors-guide\/\">Get our Free Mesothelioma Survivors Guide<\/a> to read John\u2019s full story and hear from more patients who are still thriving many years after receiving chemotherapy, surgery, and other treatments.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h3>Immunotherapy<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"\/treatment\/immunotherapy\/\">Immunotherapy<\/a> strengthens the immune system so the body can better fight mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Approved immunotherapy drugs for mesothelioma include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/immunotherapy\/keytruda\/\">Keytruda\u00ae<\/a> (pembrolizumab) + chemotherapy<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/immunotherapy\/opdivo-yervoy\/\">Opdivo\u00ae and Yervoy\u00ae<\/a> (ipilimumab and nivolumab) + chemotherapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Researchers have discovered that combining immunotherapy with chemotherapy or surgery may significantly benefit mesothelioma patients. The <strong>PrE0505 trial,<\/strong> for instance, found that patients given chemotherapy and the immune checkpoint inhibitor <a href=\"\/treatment\/immunotherapy\/durvalumab\/\">Imfinzi\u00ae<\/a> lived <strong>20.4 months<\/strong> on average.<\/p>\n<p>More immunotherapy drugs are being studied in clinical trials and may someday be approved as mainstream mesothelioma treatments.<\/p>\n<h3>Radiation Therapy<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"\/treatment\/radiation\/\">Radiation therapy<\/a> uses powerful energy beams, like electrons or protons, to kill cancer cells by damaging their DNA. It\u2019s more commonly used for <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/pleural\/\">pleural mesothelioma<\/a> than peritoneal mesothelioma because it can harm abdominal organs.<\/p>\n<p>Radiation helps manage mesothelioma symptoms by shrinking painful tumors pressing on nearby nerves and bones.<\/p>\n<p><strong>There are two standard types of radiation therapy for mesothelioma:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/radiation\/ebrt\/\"><strong>External beam radiation therapy (EBRT)<\/strong><\/a> is the most common type and is administered through the skin from outside the body.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/radiation\/brachytherapy\/\"><strong>Brachytherapy<\/strong><\/a> works by placing a radioactive device inside a patient\u2019s tumor, allowing higher doses of radiation to target more specific places than EBRT can.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"\/treatment\/radiation\/proton\/\">Proton therapy<\/a> is an advanced form of radiation being tested in mesothelioma clinical trials. This emerging mesothelioma treatment allows doctors to more precisely target tumors while minimizing damage to healthy tissues, reducing the potential risk and severity of side effects.<\/p>\n<h3>Mesothelioma Treatment Side Effects<\/h3>\n<p>The fast-moving nature of mesothelioma cancer means treatments can also be aggressive. <a href=\"\/treatment\/side-effects\/\">Side effects of mesothelioma treatment<\/a> are common and vary depending on the type of therapy a patient receives.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Some common mesothelioma treatment side effects include:<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<ul class='columns-2'>\n<li>Changes in appetite<\/li>\n<li>Fatigue<\/li>\n<li>Gastrointestinal upset<\/li>\n<li>Hair loss<\/li>\n<li>Mouth sores<\/li>\n<li>Nausea<\/li>\n<li>Skin irritation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>These side effects can be challenging and may even lead some patients to opt out of treatment. But there are many ways to alleviate the discomfort, including through medications, alternative therapies, supplements, diet changes, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t let fear of side effects keep you from potentially life-extending mesothelioma treatment options. Talk to your doctor about common side effects and how you can manage them.<\/p>\n<p>Get ready for your next appointment by downloading our <strong>Free Checklist of 14 Questions to Ask Your Doctor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div data-vqueid=\"18575\" class=\"widget widget_oscar-vque outline image-left has-img\"><style type=\"text\/css\" data-style=\"outline\">.widget_oscar-vque.outline{margin:60px auto;max-width:315px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline:first-child{margin-top:0}.widget_oscar-vque.outline:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.outline>a{border:1px solid #E6E7EC;padding:20px;box-shadow:0 20px 20px rgba(34,34,34,0.03);border-radius:10px;color:#383441;display:block;text-decoration:none}.widget_oscar-vque.outline img{margin:0 auto 20px;max-width:180px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline .vque-content{color:#383441;font-size:16px;text-align:center}.widget_oscar-vque.outline strong.subheading{color:#100134;display:block;line-height:1;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:5px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline strong.heading{color:#100134;font-size:20px;display:block;margin:0 0 20px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline ul{font-size:16px;text-align:left;list-style:none;max-width:265px;margin:15px auto 25px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline ul li{padding-left:28px;margin-bottom:10px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline ul li:last-child{margin-bottom:0}.widget_oscar-vque.outline ul li:before{font-family:\"mesohope\" !important;font-display:swap;speak:none;color:#fff;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:\"\\e904\";border:none;position:absolute;left:0;top:3px;background:#0FAEBF;width:20px;height:20px;border-radius:20px;line-height:20px;text-align:center;font-size:12px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline strong.button.arrow{width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.outline.image-left>a{position:relative;border-radius:0 10px 10px 0}.widget_oscar-vque.outline.image-left>a:before{content:\" \";position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;width:4px;height:100%;left:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg, #0FAEBF 0%, #fff 100%)}@media screen and (min-width: 768px){.widget_oscar-vque.outline{max-width:620px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline img{max-width:100%}.widget_oscar-vque.outline>a{padding:0}.widget_oscar-vque.outline>a>div{display:block;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:flex-end;flex-direction:row-reverse}.widget_oscar-vque.outline>a>div>div{width:41%}.widget_oscar-vque.outline>a .vque-content{width:59%;padding:30px;text-align:left}.widget_oscar-vque.outline strong.subheading{font-size:16px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline strong.heading{font-size:24px;margin:0 0 13px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline ul{max-width:none}.widget_oscar-vque.outline strong.button.arrow{width:auto}.widget_oscar-vque.outline.image-left>a>div{display:block;position:relative;overflow:hidden}.widget_oscar-vque.outline.image-left>a>div>div{float:left}.widget_oscar-vque.outline.image-left>a>div>div:first-child{width:27%;padding:30px}.widget_oscar-vque.outline.image-left>a>div>div.vque-content{width:73%;padding-left:0;color:#383441}}<\/style><a href=\"\/doctor-questions\/\" title=\"Free Download: 14 Questions to Ask\u00a0Your Doctor\" class=\"cte\" data-ce-category=\"In-Content Ads\" data-ce-label=\"Free Download: 14 Questions to Ask\u00a0Your Doctor Ad\" data-desktop-image=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/questions-to-ask-doctor-ipad.png\"><div><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"95\" height=\"144\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/questions-to-ask-doctor-ipad.png\" class=\"attachment-Medium size-Medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"14 Questions to Ask Your Doctor packet\" \/><\/div><div class=\"vque-content\"><strong class=\"heading\">Free Download: 14 Questions to Ask\u00a0Your Doctor<\/strong><ul>\n<li>Preparing for treatment<\/li>\n<li>Finding clinical trials<\/li>\n<li>Getting a second opinion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong class=\"button yellow arrow\" title=\"Get Your Free Download\">Get Your Free Download<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<h2>Additional Mesothelioma Treatment Options<\/h2>\n<p>In addition to the standard treatment options for mesothelioma, emerging and alternative therapies may also help. Learn more below and be sure to ask your doctor which options may be right for you.<\/p>\n<h3>Emerging Treatments in Clinical Trials<\/h3>\n<p>Researchers continue to study new and more effective options for treating mesothelioma. These emerging mesothelioma treatments are available for patients to access in <a href=\"\/treatment\/clinical-trials\/\">clinical trials<\/a> until they\u2019re approved for widespread use.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Emerging mesothelioma treatment options include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/gene-therapy\/\">Gene therapy<\/a> to modify the DNA of mesothelioma cells to kill or slow the growth of the cancer<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/immunotherapy\/mesothelioma-vaccine\/\">Mesothelioma vaccines<\/a> to attack cancer cells or keep them from growing<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/photodynamic-therapy\/\">Photodynamic therapy<\/a> to destroy cancer tumors using a light-sensitive medication<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/treatment\/targeted-therapies\/\">Targeted therapies<\/a> to attack cancer cells directly while reducing harm to healthy tissues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Clinical trials cost nothing to join<\/strong> and provide another option if other mesothelioma treatments aren&#8217;t working. Participating in a clinical trial also helps advance future mesothelioma treatment options for other patients facing this aggressive cancer.<\/p>\n<h3>Palliative Care<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"\/treatment\/palliative\/\">Palliative care<\/a> is any treatment that can improve a patient\u2019s quality of life by managing their symptoms and reducing pain.<\/p>\n<p>Palliative mesothelioma treatment can benefit patients who are already receiving standard treatments, as well as those whose cancer has spread too far to be treated with surgery or chemotherapy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Palliative care options for mesothelioma may include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Chemotherapy\/radiation:<\/strong> Besides helping improve life expectancy, chemotherapy and radiation therapy can decrease pain by shrinking any tumors pressing on bones, nerves, or major blood vessels.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pain medication:<\/strong> Patients may be prescribed certain medications for <a href=\"\/treatment\/pain-management\/\">mesothelioma pain management<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Surgery:<\/strong> Examples of palliative surgeries include talc pleurodesis, <a href=\"\/treatment\/surgery\/thoracentesis\/\">thoracentesis<\/a>, and paracentesis. These procedures can help mesothelioma patients with painful fluid buildup around the lungs or abdomen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Getting palliative care early on in your mesothelioma treatment can help manage symptoms, reduce pain, and enhance your quality of life from the start. Certain research suggests patients who receive early-stage palliative care live longer than those who don\u2019t.<\/p>\n<h3>Alternative Treatment<\/h3>\n<p>Alternative and complementary treatments have helped some patients reduce stress, alleviate symptoms or treatment side effects, and improve their overall well-being.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/alternative\/\">Alternative mesothelioma treatments<\/a> aren\u2019t a replacement for professional cancer care but can be used alongside traditional therapies to support the body\u2019s healing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Common alternative therapies include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class='columns-2'>\n<li>Acupuncture<\/li>\n<li>Herbal medicine<\/li>\n<li>Massage therapy<\/li>\n<li>Meditation<\/li>\n<li>Yoga<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<h3>Diet and Nutrition<\/h3>\n<p>Eating well may not be the first thing on your mind after a mesothelioma diagnosis, but the foods you choose can play a big role in how you feel during treatment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Proper <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/diet-and-nutrition\/\">diet and nutrition<\/a> can help you:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class='columns-2'>\n<li>Heal faster from surgery<\/li>\n<li>Increase your physical energy<\/li>\n<li>Maintain a healthy weight<\/li>\n<li>Manage treatment side effects<\/li>\n<li>Reduce your risk of infection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p>Many cancer centers have dietitians to help patients manage their nutrition before, during, and after mesothelioma treatment. You can also download our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/nutrition-guide\/\"><strong>Free Mesothelioma Nutrition Guide<\/strong><\/a> for guidance on your diet.<\/p>\n<h2>Life Expectancy With Mesothelioma Treatment<\/h2>\n<p>Mesothelioma has an average <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/prognosis\/life-expectancy\/\">life expectancy<\/a> of <strong>12-21 months<\/strong> with treatment. However, treatment from a mesothelioma specialist has helped many patients become survivors and spend more time with their loved ones.<\/p>\n<p>Long-term survivor <a href=\"\/blog\/arthur-putt-retiree-and-survivor\/\">Arthur \u201cArt\u201d Putt<\/a> hesitated to undergo treatment when he was diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma in 2018. He credits his wife, Jan, for encouraging him to see a specialist.<\/p>\n<p>Art\u2019s doctor recommended chemotherapy and immunotherapy, which helped him far outlive his initial prognosis of 6-12 months and become a <a href=\"\/mesothelioma\/prognosis\/survivors\/\">mesothelioma survivor<\/a>. He also credits a nutritious, anti-inflammatory diet with helping him manage treatment side effects and regain his strength.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blockquote-w-image \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/arthur-image.png\" alt=\"\" \/><blockquote><p>&#8220;I survived mesothelioma because of<strong> my wife talking me into getting treatment<\/strong>, which I wasn&#8217;t going to do.&#8221;<\/p>\n<footer>&ndash;<cite> Art Putt, 7+ year 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<h2 id=\"doctors\">Doctors Who Treat Mesothelioma<\/h2>\n<p>Doctors at cancer centers across the country specialize in mesothelioma treatment and have decades of experience helping patients.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/doctors\/\">top mesothelioma doctors<\/a> are highlighted below:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-raphael-bueno\/\">Dr. Raphael Bueno<\/a>, pleural mesothelioma specialist<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-raja-flores\/\">Dr. Raja Flores<\/a>, pleural mesothelioma specialist<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-hedy-lee-kindler\/\">Dr. Hedy Lee Kindler<\/a>, peritoneal mesothelioma specialist<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-daniel-labow\/\">Dr. Daniel Labow<\/a>, peritoneal mesothelioma specialist<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-mecker-moller\/\">Dr. Mecker Moller<\/a>, peritoneal mesothelioma specialist<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/doctors\/dr-taylor-ripley\/\">Dr. Taylor Ripley<\/a>, pleural mesothelioma specialist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Military veterans with mesothelioma can also receive specialized care through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Veterans can make appointments with highly trained doctors and surgeons at several <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/veterans\/va-benefits\/va-treatment-centers\/\">VA treatment centers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Mesothelioma Treatment Centers<\/h3>\n<p>Hospitals that specialize in mesothelioma cancer treatment can help give you or your loved one a better chance at fighting this disease.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Some top mesothelioma <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/cancer-centers\/\">cancer treatment centers<\/a> include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/cancer-centers\/baylor-lung-institute\/\">Baylor Lung Institute<\/a> \u2014 Houston, TX<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/cancer-centers\/duke-cancer-center\/\">Duke Cancer Center<\/a> \u2014 Durham, NC<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/cancer-centers\/mayo-clinic\/\">Mayo Clinic<\/a> \u2014 Rochester, MN<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/cancer-centers\/md-anderson-cancer-center\/\">MD Anderson Cancer Center<\/a> \u2014 Houston, TX<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/cancer-centers\/national-cancer-institute\/\">National Cancer Institute<\/a> \u2014 Bethesda, MD<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/cancer-centers\/van-elslander-cancer-center\/\">Van Elslander Cancer Center<\/a> \u2014 Grosse Pointe Woods, MI<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These centers offer comprehensive mesothelioma treatment options from doctors with specialized knowledge.<\/p>\n<p>Find the best mesothelioma treatment for you by getting connected with a top specialist. Use our <strong>Free Doctor Match<\/strong> service to find a cancer center near you.<\/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>Mesothelioma Treatment Costs<\/h2>\n<p>Treating mesothelioma cancer is expensive, and costs can quickly rise \u2014 especially if you need to fly out of state or drive long distances to see a specialist.<\/p>\n<p>Between doctor\u2019s visits, surgeries, hospital stays, and chemotherapy sessions, the total cost of mesothelioma treatment can <strong>easily exceed $400,000 per year<\/strong>. These costs can have a long-term financial impact on your family.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Your out-of-pocket expenses may include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<ul class='columns-3'>\n<li>Daily living assistance<\/li>\n<li>Gas and parking fees<\/li>\n<li>Hotel stays<\/li>\n<li>Long-term care<\/li>\n<li>Meals<\/li>\n<li>Medication co-pays<\/li>\n<li>Respite for caregivers<\/li>\n<li>Transportation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<p>The good news is that there\u2019s financial compensation available for mesothelioma patients who qualify for <a href=\"\/legal\/\">legal help<\/a>. Most mesothelioma claims award <strong>$1 million or more <\/strong>in total compensation \u2014 money that can cover treatment costs and provide peace of mind for your family.<\/p>\n<div class=\"blockquote-w-image \"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/David-Rosedale-circle.png\" alt=\"\" \/><blockquote><p>&#8220;The results of my <a href=\"\/legal\/lawsuit\/\">mesothelioma lawsuit<\/a> have<strong> taken away the monetary concerns associated with cancer<\/strong>, which are treatment, transportation, and meeting your everyday bills.&#8221;<\/p>\n<footer>&ndash;<cite> David Rosedale, mesothelioma warrior<\/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<h2>Get Help Starting Mesothelioma Treatment<\/h2>\n<p>Mesothelioma treatment is critical to fighting this aggressive asbestos-related cancer and maintaining a good quality of life.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you or a loved one is newly diagnosed, start by:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Finding a specialist who can develop your treatment plan<\/li>\n<li>Building a support system to assist with your recovery<\/li>\n<li>Considering how you\u2019ll pay for medical care and other expenses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Mesothelioma Hope can help get you started on your treatment journey today. Call <strong><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><\/strong> or use our <a href=\"\/get-matched\/\">Free Doctor Match<\/a> to find the best specialists near you.<\/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\">Mesothelioma Treatment Options FAQs<\/h2><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"1\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Is mesothelioma treatable?<\/h3><div><p><strong>Yes,<\/strong> mesothelioma can be treated. Although there\u2019s <a href=\"\/treatment\/cure\/\">no cure yet<\/a>, treatment options have come a long way in recent years.<\/p>\n<p>Most mesothelioma patients benefit from a combination of therapies that help reduce symptoms, slow down cancer spread, and give them more time with loved ones.<\/p>\n<p>These mesothelioma treatments help to manage cancer and improve quality of life so patients can continue to do the things they enjoy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"2\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">What is the best treatment for mesothelioma?<\/h3><div><p>The best treatment for mesothelioma depends on where your cancer is located, how advanced it is, and if you have any other medical conditions that affect your overall health.<\/p>\n<p>A mesothelioma doctor can work with you to determine the best course of treatment based on the risk factors, side effects, and potential benefits.<\/p>\n<p>Contact us today at <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> for help scheduling an appointment with a mesothelioma specialist.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"3\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">What is the first-line treatment for mesothelioma?<\/h3><div><p><b>Chemotherapy<\/b> is usually the go-to treatment for mesothelioma, often with drugs like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/chemotherapy\/drugs\/alimta\/\">pemetrexed<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mesotheliomahope.com\/treatment\/chemotherapy\/drugs\/cisplatin\/\">cisplatin<\/a> to help slow tumor growth.<\/p>\n<p>These drugs not only kill cancer cells but can also help relieve mesothelioma symptoms like chest pain and breathing issues, making patients more comfortable.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"4\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">Is it worth having chemo for mesothelioma?<\/h3><div><p>Chemotherapy is worth it for many mesothelioma patients because it can help relieve symptoms and may even extend life expectancy.<\/p>\n<p>Getting chemotherapy is a personal choice best made with input from your mesothelioma doctor, who can explain the potential benefits and common side effects.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"faq\" data-faq=\"5\"><h3 class=\"faq-heading\">What is the new mesothelioma treatment?<\/h3><div><p>There are dozens of clinical trials currently running to identify new treatments for mesothelioma.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Antiangiogenic drugs<\/strong> like Lenvima\u00ae and Avastin\u00ae \u2014 which work by blocking blood vessel growth in cancer tumors \u2014 are currently being tested in combination with chemotherapy for mesothelioma.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vaccines<\/strong> are also gaining traction as promising a new treatment for mesothelioma. 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