Category: Chemotherapy Treatment
Types of Local Chemotherapy for Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma, a form of cancer primarily caused by asbestos exposure, can affect various parts of the body, including the lining of the lungs (pleural mesothelioma) and the abdomen (peritoneal mesothelioma)....
Types of Chemotherapy for Mesothelioma
Chemotherapy for mesothelioma, a type of cancer often linked to asbestos exposure, can be administered using various drugs and methods, tailored to individual patient needs and the specifics of their...
Multimodal Treatment known as Hyperthermic Intraoperative Chemotherapy (HIOC)
Hyperthermic intraoperative chemotherapy (HIOC), including hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) and hyperthermic intrathoracic chemotherapy (HITHOC), is an evolving treatment strategy for mesothelioma. This approach aims to deliver high-dose chemotherapy directly to...
Systemic Chemotherapy in Multimodal Treatment
Systemic chemotherapy is an important component of multimodal treatment for mesothelioma, especially pleural mesothelioma. The combination of cisplatin and pemetrexed is commonly used and FDA-approved for treating malignant pleural mesothelioma....
Systemic and Intraoperative Chemotherapy are 2 Types of Significant Treatments for Mesothelioma
Chemotherapy for mesothelioma can be given through different methods, systemic chemotherapy and intraoperative chemotherapy. Systemic Chemotherapy In systemic chemotherapy, drugs are administered intravenously or orally and travel through the bloodstream...
Intraoperative Chemotherapy
Intraoperative chemotherapy is a specialized treatment approach that combines surgical resection of a tumor with localized chemotherapy, often delivered in a heated form, directly to the affected tissue or cavity....
Transarterial chemoperfusion Information
Transarterial chemoperfusion is an emerging technique that aims to deliver high concentrations of chemotherapy drugs directly to the site of a tumor. This method has the advantage of limiting systemic...