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Treatment of localized mesothelioma (stage I)
Source: Mesothelioma Treatment, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: May 16, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Treatment of localized mesothelioma (stage I)
If stage I mesothelioma is in one part of the chest lining, treatment may include surgery to remove the cancer and the tissue around it.
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Treatment of stage I intracavitary mesothelioma may include:
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a surgery called extrapleural pneumonectomy
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palliative surgery with pleurectomy and decortication, which may be followed by radiation therapy, to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life
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palliative radiation therapy to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life
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