Epithelioid mesothelioma is the most common cell type of mesothelioma. Patients with this form of the cancer have many treatment options and favorable prognoses.| MAA Center
Multimodal therapy, also known as multimodality therapy, is cancer treatment with more than one treatment option. Multiple treatment types are combined to increase the…| MAA Center
Pleural effusion causes many symptoms for malignant pleural mesothelioma patients. Pleurodesis is a palliative treatment option. Learn more about the potential risks and benefits.| MAA Center
Common mesothelioma symptoms include chest pain, abdominal pain, coughing and difficulty breathing. Signs of mesothelioma cancer will vary based on the type, stage and…| MAA Center
While mesothelioma has no cure, some treatments can slow its spread and reduce symptoms. Learn more about the mesothelioma treatments available today.| MAA Center
Radiation therapy is a common cancer treatment, including for mesothelioma. Patients may undergo radiation as part of a multimodal plan with chemotherapy and surgery,…| MAA Center
Mesothelioma patients have several surgical options available to them, including procedures to determine staging, remove tumors or improve quality of life. When combined with…| MAA Center
There are several types of mesothelioma biopsies available to help diagnose the cancer, but it’s important to understand the benefits and risks associated with each one.| MAA Center
Lung cancer is the second most common cancer worldwide and accounted for 1.8 million deaths in 2018. While smoking is the leading cause of…| MAA Center