Mesothelioma treatment is different for every patient. There are only about 3000 mesothelioma cases diagnosed each year. Because mesothelioma is a rare disease, there is not a lot of data available to determine the effectiveness of a specific treatment plan. Much like other cancers, mesothelioma treatment is based on establishing a stage of the disease based on specific criteria. There is not a reliable cure for mesothelioma, but a Baltimore mesothelioma attorney can help you get the compensation you deserve to obtain the best medical care possible.
If you or a loved one is facing mesothelioma treatment in the Baltimore area, please contact The Law Office of Brown | Kiely, LLP today, or call 410.625.9330 to set up a free initial consultation.
Common Mesothelioma Treatments
Because there is no known cure for mesothelioma, treatment is usually focused on reducing the patient’s pain and suffering and prolonging their life as long as possible, while providing them with the best quality of life. Mesothelioma is treated in much the same way as other cancers, including:
- Surgery—Surgery can often remove much of the affected tissues.
- Radiation—Radiation uses x-rays to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors.
- Chemotherapy—Chemotherapy uses drugs to kill the cancer cells.
- Intraoperative Photodynamic Therapy—IPT uses a combination of special drugs that make the cancer cells light sensitive and administer focused light waves to kill them.
If you have further questions about mesothelioma treatment, please contact The Law Office of Brown | Kiely, LLP today or call (410) 625-9330 to speak with one of our experienced Baltimore mesothelioma attorneys.
