Pain Management

There are several palliative therapy options available to individuals suffering from malignant mesothelioma. The goal of these treatments is not to cure patients of cancer, but to reduce their suffering. Each of the three traditional treatment methods - surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy - can also be used for the purpose of pain relief. For example, surgical procedures like thoracentesis and pleurectomies can help reduce the amount of fluid in the chest, easing the pain that mesothelioma patients may suffer. Similarly, if chemotherapy or radiation therapy is used to help reduce tumor size, the patient may also experience a decrease in the amount of discomfort he or she is experiencing.

In addition, drug therapy is often used to help relieve pain for individuals with mesothelioma. This includes the use of opioids, non-opioids, and adjuvant analgesics. Relaxation therapy, biofeedback, physical therapy, and other treatments may also be suggested by the patient’s physician to help with the pain and discomfort of malignant mesothelioma.

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