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Mesothelioma is a cancer that starts as an overgrowth of mesothelium cells. A thin layer of tissue called the mesothelium covers many of the internal organs.

It occurs most often in the tissue around the lungs, which is referred to as pleural mesothelioma. Mesothelioma can also occur in the tissues around the testicles, heart, and abdomen.

Malignant mesothelioma, or simply mesothelioma, is a fast-growing cancer that is terminal. Mesothelioma has treatments. Yet, there is no treatment for mesothelioma in most instances.

The objectives of treating malignant mesothelioma are to reduce or eradicate the malignancy, alleviate symptoms like dyspnea and chest discomfort, and enhance survival and quality of life. Since it's an aggressive cancer often linked to asbestos exposure, early and effective treatment is essential to slow its progression and extend life expectancy.

See a doctor if you suffer from chronic symptoms including chest or abdominal pain, shortness of breath, unexpected weight loss, or fluid accumulation around the lungs or abdomen, especially if you have been exposed to asbestos.

Diagnostic testing is necessary before beginning treatment for malignant mesothelioma to determine the stage and kind of malignancy. Patients consult with specialists to determine the optimal course of treatment. Maintaining general health and making support arrangements before starting therapy is also critical.

In order to eradicate or manage cancer, malignant mesothelioma treatment frequently involves surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. To strengthen the immune system, immunotherapy may be added for more advanced stages. Palliative care enhances life quality by reducing symptoms.

Surgery for malignant mesothelioma can take 4-6 hours, and patients may need to stay in the hospital for up to 2 weeks. Chemotherapy usually spans 3 to 6 months in cycles, and radiation may last several weeks. Depending on each patient's response, the entire course of treatment and recovery may take several months.

Infection or
Bleeding after surgery
Fatigue, nausea, and hair loss from chemotherapy
Lung issues, such as difficulty breathing
Neurological side effects
Pulmonary fibrosis
Fluid buildup in the chest or abdomen post-surgery

Treatment for malignant mesothelioma can increase survival rates, improve quality of life, and shrink tumour size. Pain and dyspnea are among the symptoms that palliative care helps control.

Post-operative recovery from malignant mesothelioma treatment includes monitoring for complications, managing pain and breathing difficulties, and following up with physical therapy to regain strength.

Unfortunately, the success rate of malignant mesothelioma treatment is low. The 5-year survival rate is generally around 12%.

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Antalya Anadolu Hastanesi

Antalya, Turkey

Apart from in-detail treatment procedures available, Antalya Anadolu Hastanesi located in Antalya , Turkey has a wide variety of facilities available for International Patients. Some of the facilities which are provided by them are Accommodation, Airport Transfer, Choice of Meals, Interpreter, TV inside room. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

A technological powerhouse, it provides 24*7 trauma care.
4 suites and 54 luxurious rooms
3 exceptional operating theatres
3 Intensive Care Units
Efficient and capable healthcare personnel
Focus on patient care, reasonable prices
State of the art diagnostics setup
Recognised for providing integrated care for complex cases and rare cases
Latest 1.5 Tesla MR, 64 2 Multi-slice Computed Tomography (CT), coronary angiography, and panendoscope
Treatments such as angioplasty(PTCA), cryotherapy, IVF, ERCP, peritoneoscopy, facial palsies, and electro shock wave lithotripsy are available
Widely experienced and well educated healthcare professionals are at the forefront of healthcare delivery at the Antalya Anadolu Hospital, Antalya, Turkey

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Memorial Antalya Hospital

Antalya, Turkey

Memorial Antalya Hospital located in Antalya, Turkey is accredited by JCI. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

114 patients and 28 intensive care beds
5 Operating theatres
Radiology Department with advanced technology
Intensive care units
Interventional Radiology Unit
Chemotherapy and Art Center
The Hospital uses advanced technologies like Hydra Facial, Cardiac MR, Heart Tomography-Coronary CT Angiography and many more
Patient rooms and living spaces with all the 5-star hotel features

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Medical Park Antalya Hospital

Antalya, Turkey

Apart from in-detail treatment procedures available, Medical Park Antalya Hospital located in Antalya, Turkey has a wide variety of facilities available for International Patients. Some of the facilities which are provided by them are Accommodation, Airport Transfer, Choice of Meals, Interpreter, TV inside room. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

84 Polyclinics
Capacity for 228 beds (39 in Heart Hospital)
73 Intensive Care Units
10 coronary Intensive Care Units
7 CVS
22 General Intensive Care Units
34 neonatal intensive care Units
10 Operating rooms equipped with organ transplant surgery standards
Aviation Medical Center
Hair Transplantation Clinic

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