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Page 1: Guide to Advanced Mesothelioma Treatments & Care
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Thanks to cutting-edge mesothelioma treatment options, people with mesothelioma, one of the most difficult cancers to beat, are living longer than before and finding hope for the future. Mesothelioma affects people exposed to asbestos.

Types of Advanced Mesothelioma Treatments

Almost all mesothelioma patients have treatment options, which can lengthen their lives, reduce pain, and provide better quality lifestyles. Renkang Hospital is one of a select group of hospitals that offers advanced mesothelioma treatments. The renowned cancer center in Guangdong, China offers three types of treatment: surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. Typically, two or more of these options span an individual’s course of treatment.

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Surgical Procedures for Mesothelioma

To be a candidate for surgery, the patient must have overall health that is strong enough to withstand any possible complications, and the mesothelioma has not spread too much. Surgeries at Renkang Hospital are of two types: pleurectomy or extrapleural pneumonectomy.

Pleurectomy involves removing a tumor from the stomach, chest wall, and lungs, without damaging these organs. For complete tumor removal, extrapleural pneumonectomy is the best option because it enables other therapies or treatments to be delivered without harming other internal structures.The purpose of surgery for mesothelioma is to try to cure the disease by removing as much cancer as the doctor can, or, secondly, to provide patient comfort and improve the quality of life.

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Mesothelioma, Chemotherapy & Radiation Therapy

Advanced mesothelioma treatments also include chemotherapy, which destroys cancerous cells. Chemo can be given before or after surgery. Alternatively, it can be an effective treatment when an individual is not strong enough for surgery.

Radiation therapy, also known as radiotherapy, treats symptoms through high-energy beams. It can take the place of surgery, if the patient is too frail for surgical intervention, or be used in conjunction with surgery. Typically, doctors at Renkang Hospital perform radiotherapy in a specific region rather than the whole body.

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Alternative Therapies

If mesothelioma is far advanced, surgery and radiation therapy may no longer be an option, and chemo can grow resistant after several treatments. In this case, alternative therapies such as meditation and message may provide effective pain management techniques for patients.

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Personalized Care & Mesothelioma Treatment Options

The cancer center at Renkang Hospital tailors mesothelioma treatment options to the individual patient. Our team plans out the treatment that is personalized, to treat cancer in such a way that it encourages the most successful outcome.

The plan takes into account factors such as:● The stage and grade of mesothelioma● How and where it has spread● Health background, Age● Personal goals, and● Personal preferences

Using the latest equipment together with an expert multidisciplinary team, Renkang Hospital offers specialized advanced mesothelioma treatments. Contact the experts to find out more about the treatment of mesothelioma today.

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Renkang Hospital China

No.88, Dongxi Road, HoujieDongguan, Guangdong 523952, ChinaCall Us: +86 20 37611008Fax: +86 20 37618114 Email:[email protected]

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