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Peritoneal mesothelioma patients have a few different treatment options available. This session discusses two options: surgery as well as hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC). This session
A mesothelioma diagnosis and recurrence monitoring has many facets. Patients, when seeing their oncologists, may hear information about imaging, biopsies, pathology, and biomarkers and genetic
These sessions showcase case studies over dual compartment disease and immunotherapy vs. chemotherapy. These sessions are presented by:R. Taylor Ripley, MD, Baylor College of MedicineManish
Surgery is vital option for treatment for many patients with pleural mesothelioma. This session discusses how pleural surgery works and why it is an option
Mesothelioma treatments are diverse. When a patient sees their oncologist, they may hear differing treatment options. These sessions focus on the different tools for treatment
Mesothelioma is rare cancer that can be extremely confusing for newly diagnosed patients and their families. This session focuses on the commonly used terms and
Many mesothelioma patients beat their odds and go on to live rich, fulfilling lives. This panel has three long term patients who discuss the issues
Mesothelioma is often thought of as a cancer that only affects older men, but that statistic is changing. Many patients are under the age of