Stage 1: Localized mesothelioma
This stage usually allows aggressive surgery to be performed in order by removing the affected organs in order to cure the disease. Additionally, other surgical operations may be beneficial in order to alleviate certain symptoms of mesothelioma such as breathlessness. Please contact your doctor or healthcare provider in order to determine if such options would be beneficial to your condition and for more information on hospitals performing the above surgical operations.
Stages II, III, and IV: Advanced mesothelioma
Pallative procedures may be performed in order to drain excess fluid from the patient.s lungs in order to relieve certain symptoms of the disease. Other methods of treatment such as chemotherapy and/or mesothelioma drugs may be used as well in order to fight the disease.
Stage V: Recurrent Mesothelioma
Unfortunately there are currently no effective methods of treatment in this stage of the disease. However, treatment options not considered in the earlier stages can be considered and may be beneficial. Please contact your doctor in order to determine which treatment options are right for you.
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