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Mesothelioma treatment details. Radiation, Surgery.

Centro di Riferimento Oncologico of Aviano, Aviano, Italy.

Survival: monthsCountry:Italy
Toxiciy Grade:4City/State/Province:Aviano
Treatments:Radiation, SurgeryHospital:Centro di Riferimento Oncologico of Aviano
Drugs:Journal:Link
Date:Jan 2014

Description:

Patients:
This study involved 20 malignant pleural mesothelioma patients with a median age of 68 years, 18 of whom were male.

Treatment:
Patients were treated with surgery (radical pleurectomy/decortication) and radiation therapy.

Toxicities:
The most severe toxicity was grade 4 pericardial effusion (fluid around the heart). Grade 3 lung inflammation and pain were also reported.

Results:
The median overall survival was 33 months.

Correspondence: Dr. MarcoTrovo; email: [email protected]



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