Mesothelioma Radiation Therapy Options
Radiotherapy Treatments for Mesothelioma
For some mesothelioma patients mesothelioma radiation therapy options, also called radiotherapy, are helpful treatments. Radiotherapy treatments for mesothelioma involve the use of penetrating beams of high energy rays to kill cancer cells. When used on mesothelioma patients, radiation therapy is directed to a limited area and affects the cancer cells only in that area.
Mesothelioma radiation therapy options may be used as a pre-surgery treatment to shrink a tumor, or after surgery to eliminate any cancer cells left behind. Doctors also use mesothelioma radiation therapy, in conjunction with chemotherapy, as an alternative to surgery. Radiation therapy is also used to relieve symptoms such as pain and shortness of breath.
For mesothelioma radiation therapy options, patients will need various sessions. This is where it gets quite expensive. Only a skilled Georgia mesothelioma attorney can help you pursue the compensation to cover for all your medical treatments. Contact The Buck Law Firm to schedule a consultation today.
Mesothelioma Radiation Types and Side Effects
There are two types of radiation therapy for mesothelioma patients. External radiation therapy involves the use of a machine that sends rays toward the cancerous cells or tumors. Internal radiation therapy is the use of radioactive substances that are injected directly into or near the affected area.
The following list includes some of the mesothelioma radiation therapy procedures:
- Brachytherapy - a radioactive source is placed inside or near the affected area.
- Palliative radiation therapy - used to treat the symptoms of mesothelioma.
- Adjuvant radiation therapy - when radiation and/or chemo are administered after surgery.
- External radiation therapy - is the use of a machine outside the body that targets cancerous cells and tumors.
Common side effects associated with mesothelioma radiation therapy include; dry, sore throat, fatigue, difficulty breathing, loss of appetite, skin changes, headaches, nausea and vomiting, hair loss, or memory loss.
It is highly recommended to speak with your doctor or specialist first to learn if mesothelioma radiation therapy is right for you. Contact our Georgia Mesothelioma law firm to speak with Rob C. Buck who can investigate your case, determine the guilty party and pursue rightful compensation.
