2015
DOI: 10.5430/jst.v6n1p54
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Contemporary radiation therapy techniques in malignant pleural mesothelioma: a case report

Abstract: Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare but very aggressive neoplasm. Prognosis is poor and the disease is fatal within 4-8 months without treatment. Even with a trimodality treatment approach, which has been shown to produce significant morbidity, median survival does not exceed 11 months. There is a need therefore for exploring new treatment options that can improve both qualitative and quantitative outcomes.This case report describes locally advanced malignant pleural mesothelioma treated with a uniq… Show more

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