Tratamientos del mesotelioma

Las células cancerosas del mesotelioma han sufrido cambios anormales. Las terapias dirigidas identifican estos cambios para atacar específicamente las células y frenar el crecimiento del cáncer; A menudo se utilizan junto con la quimioterapia.

The primary targeted therapy for mesothelioma is a drug called bevacizumab. It targets a protein in cancer cells that aids new blood vessel growth. Stopping new blood vessels from growing deprives or “starves” the cancer cells of nutrients, preventing them from spreading.

Cuidados paliativos focuses on reducing mesothelioma symptoms, improving quality of life and supporting patients throughout treatment. Treatments could include surgical procedures, medications, pain management, respiratory therapy, nutrition, emotional support, and spiritual care. 

Si bien los cuidados paliativos son una opción cuando se han suspendido otros tratamientos, los cuidados paliativos brindan beneficios en cualquier etapa del tratamiento del mesotelioma.

Cirugías paliativas

Es común que el mesotelioma provoque acumulación de líquido. Los procedimientos paliativos o las cirugías pueden reducir esta acumulación y aliviar los síntomas.

• Pleurocentesis: Also called thoracentesis, pleurocentesis is a minimally invasive procedure that uses a hollow needle to remove fluid buildup, known as pleural effusion, from the space between the lining of the lungs and the chest wall. It can help relieve symptoms like shortness of breath.
• Pleurodesis: Pleurodesis stops fluid buildup in the chest by closing off the space between the lining of the lungs and the lining of the chest wall. Preventing fluid buildup makes it easier for people with pleural mesothelioma to breathe.
• Paracentesis: Paracentesis is a procedure to treat peritoneal mesothelioma. Your care team uses a needle to drain fluid buildup in the abdomen, relieving stomach pain and breathing problems.

Through our Medicina Integrativa programs, you’ll have access to alternative or complementary therapies and traditional mesothelioma treatments. These therapies can help to reduce pain, relieve stress and manage symptoms during your care.

Algunas terapias complementarias incluyen:

• Terapia de Masajes
• Acupuntura
• Medicina herbaria
• Técnicas de relajación y respiración.
• Terapia de nutrición médica