Scientists conducting research on mesothelioma are studying new drugs, new combinations of chemotherapy, and combinations of chemotherapy and radiation therapy before and after surgery. Other research is being conducted to assess the effectiveness of biological therapy in treating mesothelioma. People who join research studies may benefit from treatments that have shown promise in earlier research.
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When employed as a treatment for mesothelioma, radiation therapy may be used before surgery to shrink a tumor or after surgery to destroy any cancer cells that remain. Radiation therapy may also be used with chemotherapy in place of surgery. For people with mesothelioma, radiation therapy may result in side effects, including difficulty swallowing, fatigue [...]