Cryotherapy is an emerging cancer treatment that uses extremely cold temperatures to kill cancer cells. It can be used either as an alternative or adjuvant to the three main treatments of chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation therapy. Research into the effectiveness of treating mesothelioma with cryotherapy is ongoing but promising. What Is Cryotherapy? Cryotherapy, also known
Proton therapy is a cancer treatment alternative to external beam radiation. It uses protons rather than high-energy photons. Proton therapy better targets the tumor and causes less damage to surrounding healthy tissue for mesothelioma patients. What Is Proton Therapy? Proton therapy, also called proton beam therapy, is a type of radiation used to treat patients
Image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT) uses high-tech imaging to guide the application of radiation when treating cancers like mesothelioma. IGRT provides greater accuracy and less damage to healthy tissue. It is often used along with chemotherapy or surgery. About Radiation Therapy Radiation therapy, or radiotherapy, is a cancer treatment that uses beams of high energy to target
External beam radiation therapy is a non-invasive treatment that benefits many patients with mesothelioma. It is often used before or after chemotherapy or surgery. Radiation therapy may cause side effects, but decades of research have made it safer. What Is External Beam Radiation Therapy? External beam radiation therapy utilizes a beam of high-energy radiation from
Medical marijuana and CBD oil provide some mesothelioma patients with relief from chemotherapy and other treatment side effects. Some patients living with mesothelioma turn to alternative therapies like these for relief from symptoms and to complement traditional treatments. What Is Marijuana and Medical Marijuana? Marijuana comes from the cannabis plant (Cannabis sativa). Although cannabis is
Three-dimensional radiation therapy is a type of treatment for mesothelioma and other types of cancer. This advanced therapy uses a 3D image of the tumor to better target the radiation. It minimizes side effects caused by damage to healthy cells. What Is Three-Dimensional Radiation Therapy (3D-CRT)? Three-dimensional radiation therapy (3D-CRT) is a type of external
Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is a targeted type of radiation treatment that uses X-rays to kill cancer cells. Unlike traditional radiotherapy, IMRT changes intensity to target the tumor more accurately and minimize damage to healthy tissue. IMRT is sometimes used with chemotherapy and surgery to treat mesothelioma or asbestos lung cancer. What Is Intensity-Modulated Radiation
Brachytherapy is a type of radiation therapy that uses an implanted device to expose tumors to radiation. This makes the radiation more targeted, sparing more healthy tissue from damage. Brachytherapy can be used to treat mesothelioma and asbestos-related lung cancer. What Is Brachytherapy? Brachytherapy is a radiation therapy in which a device that gives off
Heated (hyperthermic) intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) is a type of treatment for peritoneal mesothelioma. Instead of delivering chemotherapy drugs intravenously, HIPEC involves circulating the drugs throughout the abdominal cavity. HIPEC with cytoreductive surgery has proven to be one of the most effective treatments for this cancer, greatly improving survival rates. What Is HIPEC? Typically, chemotherapy is
Mesothelioma can metastasize to the brain, but it is not a common site of metastasis. A brain tumor is complicated to treat and can cause serious problems. Treatment may include radiation and surgery, and at this stage of the disease, the goal of most treatments is palliative care. What Is Metastasis in Mesothelioma? Metastasis is