Modern Methods for Treating Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma has long been known as a disease with little to no chances of survival. There is no known cure, and this extremely aggressive cancer is often not detected until it has advanced. Aside from being an otherwise painful and debilitating disease, mesothelioma sufferers must live with the knowledge their time is limited. However, in recent years, advancements in modern medicine have provided us with a sense of hope–researchers and medical developers are working to reverse the incurability of this disease.

Although there is currently no cure for mesothelioma, there are treatments that can help improve quality of life.

The following are various medical innovations in an effort to increase survival rates for those suffering from mesothelioma:

• BIOMARKERS & PERSONALIZED TREATMENT – BY OBSERVING A PATIENT’S UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS IN HIS OR HER DNA, SCIENTISTS CAN THUS PREDICT HOW THE PATIENT IN QUESTION WILL TAKE A PARTICULAR TREATMENT. SOME TREATMENTS ARE MORE SUCCESSFUL THAN OTHERS, AND THESE BIOMARKERS CAN HELP AVOID A LOT OF THE GUESSWORK.
• IMMUNOTHERAPY – THIS INVOLVES INJECTING A SUBSTANCE TO ENCOURAGE THE IMMUNE SYSTEM WHILE ATTACKING THE MESOTHELIOMA CELLS.
• PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY – THIS ALLOWS A MEDICATION TO WORK AGAINST CANCER IN ONE’S BODY WHEN ACTIVATED BY LIGHT.
• FREEZING CELLS – BECAUSE CELLS HAVE A WATER CONTENT, THEY CAN THUS BE FROZEN, PERHAPS STOPPING CANCER IN ITS TRACKS. JUST AS FAT CELLS CAN BE DESTROYED, TUMORS CAN ALSO BE BLOCKED WHEN SUBJECTED TO EXTREME COLD.

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Following a mesothelioma diagnosis, there is nothing quite as important as holding the guilty parties responsible for all you have endured. Our trusted legal team at The Williams Law Firm, P.C., comprised of experienced and skilled New York personal injury attorneys, will be your advocate and guide until your case is resolved. We refuse to back down from any challenges you may be facing throughout this undoubtedly difficult process–you won’t regret having us on your side.

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