How Do You Find Mesothelioma Cancer Treatment Trials?
Mesothelioma refers to cancer that is located within the tissues surrounding our organs and in the spaces between them. It is one of the more difficult forms of cancer to treat because the onset of symptoms can come well after the cancer has advanced. Standard treatment options can work, but more aggressive and cutting-edge clinical trials are also available for patients who wish to try something new or who have been told that their cancer is too advanced for standard treatments. There are no guarantees when turning to clinical trials, but sometimes they offer the most hope. Ask your doctor about which clinical trials are currently available and which would be appropriate for your condition. Some clinical trials are better suited to advanced stages of mesothelioma, while others are meant to treat patients who have only just developed the disease. Log on to the National Cancer Institute’s Web site to find specific clinical trials (see Resources below). Click the ‘Clinical Trials’ link o
