Occupational diseases are haunting the man since old days. There are many occupational hazards that came to notice only after the effects haunted large number of population at once. Exposure to asbestos and contracting the malignant mesothelioma is one such disease that needs mention. Throughout the world, numerous cases of mesothelioma are reported in developed as well as developing countries.
The patients all over still are unsure about the definitive treatment to tackle the problem. However, with the recent advances in oncology, newer dimensions are being applied to the old methods thus increasing the chances of survival.
The mesothelioma doctors are all waiting to find an ultimate solution to the problem. The treatments available now are dependent on the extent of spread of cancer, its location and status of the patient. Many doctors like to take second opinions and many a times they bring about a good aspect forward in order to achieve concrete results. The physician’s contribution in the patient management is ten folds more than in any other case, because the patient does not have a cure in this cancer. But he can be felt better and increased the life span with proper intervention. To increase the patient’s compliance to the set line of treatment us a task in itself, but with perseverance, the impossible is possible!
