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Mesothelioma treatment details. Chemotherapy, Radiation, Surgery.

Azienda Ospedaliera-Università di Padova, Padova, Italy.

Survival: monthsCountry:Italy
Toxiciy Grade:5City/State/Province:Padova
Treatments:Chemotherapy, Radiation, SurgeryHospital:Azienda Ospedaliera-Università di Padova
Drugs:Journal:Link
Date:Jan 2013

Description:

Patients:
This phase 2 study involved 54 malignant pleural mesothelioma patients who had not received prior treatment. The median patient age was 63 years and 87% were male.

Treatment:
Patients were given chemotherapy with pemetrexed and cisplatin, surgery, and radiation therapy.

Toxicities:
Treatment-related deaths due to cardiopulmonary failure, heart attack, septic shock, and pneumonia were reported. Nausea, anemia, and hypertension were also reported.

Results:
The median overall survival was 15.5 months.

Support:
This study was supported by Eli Lilly.

Correspondence: Dr. Rea Federico; email: [email protected]



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