Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that is not yet curable, although scientists, medics, and researchers continue to carry out clinical trials in countries all around the world in the hope of one day finding a cure for this deadly disease. This is a form of cancer that can take twenty to forty years to develop, is very difficult to diagnose, and can often be in its advanced stages by the time it is diagnosed. This cancer stems from long-term or high levels of exposure to airborne asbestos dust and fibers.
There are a number of conventional treatments that are regularly used in the treatment of mesothelioma, including surgical procedures, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. There are also some experimental therapies and treatments that may be used for mesothelioma patients, such as immunotherapy, gene therapy, and photodynamic therapy.
Photodynamic therapy is a form of treatment that uses a combination of light and drugs to try and target the cancer cells and the tumor during surgery. This type of treatment uses an agent that is activated by light (photosensitizing agent) combined with a light source in order to try and destroy the cancer cells. Gene therapy involves the administration of an anti-viral drug into the chest cavity of the patient with the aim of killing off the cancerous cells by making them susceptible to the virus.
Another experimental treatment used in mesothelioma patients is immunotherapy. This form of treatment involves fighting the cancer using the body's own natural defenses. This can be done in a number of ways, such as through the use of immune system proteins or through stimulation of the immune system. This type of treatment is usually used alongside another form of treatment or therapy.
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