Is radiation used for treating malignant mesothelioma?

hervey1001 · Newbie Joined: 29 Dec 2004 Posts: 2

Hello, folks. My grandfather was discovered a malignant mesothelioma on X-ray. I hear that this is a very serious form of cancer and that treatment doesn't promise much. I would like to know whether radiation is used for treating malignant mesothelioma or not. What are the perspectives of this form of therapy?

donnell · Newbie Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Posts: 3

Hi, there. You have heard well. Treating malignant mesothelioma isn't easy. Radiotherapy isn't successful since the localization of this tumor doesn't allow us to use high amounts of X rays. Smaller amounts, however, are not effective enough. Nevertheless, X rays are usually used after surgery. The goal is to kill remaining tumor cells. It can also be used as a palliative therapy. That means it is used to relieve symptoms. I hope your grandfather will feel well. Keep me informed!

Is radiation used for treating malignant mesothelioma?

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