The first phase is the first of four stages of the cancer
mesothelioma. Diagnosis of mesothelioma means that the first stage of cancer in
the beginning did not progress and the outlook is much better than it was in
the later stages. At this stage, however, patients typically have no symptoms.
For this reason it is very rare to be diagnosed before the advanced stages.
Required further testing to determine the stage of the
cancer to diagnose mesothelioma. Depending on the type of mesothelioma, you may
be using different methods of testing. Diagnostic tools to assess whether the
cancer is in Phase I, Phase II, Phase III or Phase IV.
Is the most widely used tools, CT scan or magnetic resonance
imaging examination. And X-rays.
What is the first stage tumor?
The first stage mesothelioma is the most treatable of the
disease. The first phase is the diagnosis of mesothelioma is extremely rare,
but as symptoms do not usually provided only after the disease progresses to
later stages.
And classified as the first stage of mesothelioma cases in
which it is localized to a specific area of cancer, heart, lungs or abdomen.
With pericardial mesothelioma or peritoneal, cancer is still in penetrating the
lining of the heart or abdomen.
There are three staging systems of mesothelioma typically
used by physicians rated malignancies. TNM staging system and the Butchart
staging system Brigham.
TNM is the most commonly used grading system for all types
of mesothelioma. The letter "T" indicates the size of the tumor and
the letter N means that if the lymph nodes were involved or not, and M means
whether the cancer has spread to other organs of the body or not.
Butchart staging system is mainly used for pleuralmesothelioma which is indicative of the size and metastasis of mesothelioma.
The Brigham staging system is based on whether mesothelioma
is operable and whether he was attending the lymphatic system.
Symptoms of the first stage tumor
Usually do not show symptoms of mesothelioma even in cases
of cancer and provide individuals with mesothelioma stage I do not show any
noticeable symptoms of their illness. However, there may be some early signs in
the chest or abdominal pain and fatigue.
Common treatments for the first stage tumor
Group of tumor treatment options for patients stage I is
available on a wider range, because at this stage, still be localized cancer.
Often recommended conventional treatments or participate in clinical trials for
patients who seek treatment in the early stages of mesothelioma.
First stage of the mesothelioma is the first treatment
option explored. In most cases it is usually the best option. Surgery to remove
the lining of the affected around the abdomen or the heart and lungs.
Another option to address a common first stage Mesothelioma
is chemotherapy. By the management of high doses of specific drugs,
chemotherapy targets cancer cells and destroys them. With chemotherapy,
however, can be side effects of treatment are worse than the symptoms of cancer
itself.
Hyperthermia and chemotherapy
Studies have shown that cancer cells more responsive to
chemotherapy in cases of high temperature because of the high body temperature.
This method of treatment appears minimal impact on life as a whole is still in
its early stages.
Usually used in conjunction with surgery, chemotherapy and
radiation is a common method of treatment of the tumor I stage. The objectives
of radiation therapy and control of the metastasis of cancer cells. Through the
destruction of cancer cells and prevent the spread of radiation therapy of
mesothelioma. Although there are some side effects associated with treatment,
such as pain, fatigue, arthritis, radiation therapy usually produces positive
results for the first stage the tumor.
Gene Therapy
Gene therapy involves the transplantation healthy genes and
the targeting of cancer cells. But were not generally used for the first stage
mesothelioma, gene therapy is the treatment for the growing several types of cancer,
and is currently being further ongoing research.
Immunotherapy
Here the treatment is by strengthening and enhancing the
ability of the immune system to fight disease and immunotherapy shows some
promise for the treatment of mesothelioma is the first phase. Through drugs and
immune system development in the vein. And research in this type of treatment
is still ongoing and the results so far are inconclusive about whether
immunotherapy is a viable option for the first stage the tumor.
Clinical trials
Some mesothelioma patients sometimes taking part in a
clinical trial and be Zkl Hoalkhiar better for them. Clinical trials often test
treatment and medication options for patients with mesothelioma, which have
already undergone a strong scientific tests. Many clinical trials use a placebo
as a control, and mesothelioma patients should consult with your doctor to
understand the risks involved before engaging in any therapeutic experience.
The first phase treatment of mesothelioma