Mesothelioma Support Treatment Options

Question 1

What is the standard first-line chemotherapy regimen for mesothelioma in the US?

Accepted Answer

Cisplatin and pemetrexed

Answer

FOLFOX

Answer

Tamoxifen and cyclophosphamide

Answer

Carboplatin and paclitaxel

Question 2

What surgical procedure involves removing the affected lung and surrounding tissue in pleural mesothelioma?

Accepted Answer

Extrapleural pneumonectomy

Answer

Pleurectomy/decortication

Answer

Pneumonectomy

Answer

Lobectomy

Question 3

What does 'pleurectomy/decortication' (P/D) surgery accomplish?

Accepted Answer

Removes the pleura while preserving the lung

Answer

Removes the entire lung

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Drains fluid from the pleural cavity

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Places a port for chemotherapy

Question 4

Which immunotherapy drug combination was FDA-approved for mesothelioma in 2020?

Accepted Answer

Nivolumab + ipilimumab

Answer

Pembrolizumab + ipilimumab

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Atezolizumab + bevacizumab

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Durvalumab + tremelimumab

Question 5

What is the purpose of palliative treatment in mesothelioma?

Accepted Answer

To relieve symptoms and improve quality of life

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To cure the cancer

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To shrink tumors before surgery

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To prevent cancer recurrence

Question 6

What is a 'clinical trial' in the context of mesothelioma treatment?

Accepted Answer

A research study testing new treatments on patients

Answer

A legal hearing about asbestos exposure

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A review of a doctor's medical license

Answer

A second opinion from another oncologist