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Mesothelioma treatment details. Chemotherapy, Radiation, Surgery.

Antwerp University Hospital, Antwerp, Belgium.

Survival: monthsCountry:Belgium
Toxiciy Grade:5City/State/Province:Antwerp
Treatments:Chemotherapy, Radiation, SurgeryHospital:Antwerp University Hospital
Drugs:Journal:Link
Date:Dec 2010

Description:

Patients:
This phase 2 study involved 59 malignant pleural mesothelioma patients. The median patient age was 57 years and 46 were males.

Treatment:
Patients were treated with surgery, radiation therapy, and the chemotherapy agents pemetrexed and cisplatin.

Toxicities:
Treatment-related deaths due to pneumonia and pulmonary embolism were reported. Grade 3-4 infection, pain, and neutropenia were also reported.

Results:
The median overall survival was 18.4 months.

Support:
This study was partially supported by Eli Lilly.

Correspondence: Dr. Paul Van Schil; email: [email protected]



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