New Mesothelioma Treatments Show Promise:
If you or a loved one are facing a mesothelioma diagnosis, this is probably a frightening time for you and your family. Hearing the details about the disease, available treatments, and your prognosis can be overwhelming and scary. Mesothelioma is a deadly cancer, and hearing the numbers are shocking. Fortunately, many new and experimental treatments are on the horizon, some developed specifically for treating mesothelioma and others with promise for many forms of cancer.
What is Mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a cancer that affects people exposed to asbestos. When asbestos is inhaled or ingested, it can lodge in the body, causing damage to surrounding cells. Lung tissues and the lining of the lungs and abdomen are particularly susceptible, and pleural mesothelioma, cancer of the pleural lining of the lungs, is the most common form of the disease.
The Challenge in Treating Mesothelioma
One of the challenges in effectively treating mesothelioma is how long it can take to diagnose the disease. Many people don’t show symptoms until decades after exposure, meaning many are newly diagnosed with a more advanced form of mesothelioma. But recently developed treatments are showing promise.
Promising New Mesothelioma Treatments
A recent review in Current Oncology Reports shows the current landscape of mesothelioma treatment. Researchers Nirosha Parera and Aaron Mansfield from the Departments of Internal Medicine and Oncology at the Mayo Clinic identify some evolving frontline mesothelioma treatments, including VEGF inhibition in combination with chemotherapy and dual immune checkpoint inhibition. Potential experimental therapies include:
- PARP and ALK inhibitors
- Dendritic and CAR T-cell therapies
- Anti-mesothelin vaccines
- Oncolytic viral therapies
Hire an Experienced Mesothelioma Attorney
While promising new treatments for mesothelioma are just over the horizon, it could take years for them to reach patients who need help now. You may be entitled to compensation if you or a loved one have mesothelioma after asbestos exposure. Madeksho Law has been protecting the rights of workers and consumers since 1972. Find out how we can help you. Call us at 1-888-910-MESO (6376) or contact us online to schedule a consultation. There is never a charge to talk to us and never a fee unless we recover compensation on your behalf.
