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== What Are the Current FDA-Approved Treatment Options for Mesothelioma? ==

Modern [https://mesothelioma.net/treatment-for-mesothelioma/ mesothelioma treatment] has evolved significantly, with four primary modalities now available to patients. The selection of treatment depends on disease stage, histologic subtype, patient performance status, and treatment goals.

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| style="padding:15px; color:#004085;" | '''ℹ️ Treatment Selection Guidance:''' Epithelioid histology patients typically benefit from surgical approaches combined with chemotherapy, while non-epithelioid cases (sarcomatoid, biphasic) show superior responses to immunotherapy combinations. Treatment decisions should involve multidisciplinary teams at [https://mesotheliomaattorney.com/mesothelioma/treatment/best-centers/ specialized mesothelioma centers].
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The four FDA-approved treatment categories include surgical resection, platinum-based chemotherapy, checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy, and radiation therapy. Most patients with favorable performance status receive multimodal therapy combining two or more of these approaches in carefully sequenced protocols.

According to Paul Danziger of Danziger & De Llano, "The evolution of mesothelioma treatment over the past five years has been remarkable. We're seeing patients who would have had limited options just a decade ago now accessing multiple effective therapies. Understanding these options helps families plan both medically and financially for what lies ahead."

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