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Orthotopic Implantation and Peripheral Immune Cell Monitoring in the II-45 Syngeneic Rat Mesothelioma Model

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Induction Therapy for Mesothelioma.

Isabelle Opitz¹, Walter Weder²

¹Division of Thoracic Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland..

Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

|December 22, 2015

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Induction therapy before surgery can downstage mesothelioma, making tumors resectable. This review examines the principles and outcomes of various induction treatment modalities for mesothelioma.

Keywords:

Extrapleural Pneumonectomy.MCR MPM Pleurectomy and Decortication induction therapy

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Area of Science:

Oncology
Thoracic Surgery

Background:

Mesothelioma treatment often involves multimodality approaches.
Induction therapy followed by surgery is a key strategy.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the principles of induction therapy for mesothelioma.
To evaluate the outcomes of different induction treatment modalities.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on mesothelioma induction therapy.
Analysis of treatment principles and patient outcomes.

Main Results:

Induction therapy can downstage mesothelioma, improving resectability.
Potential increase in treatment-related morbidity and mortality exists.

Conclusions:

Induction therapy is a critical component of multimodality mesothelioma treatment.
Careful consideration of risks and benefits is necessary.