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NCCN Guidelines for Patients
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Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
Version 1.2012
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Part 8: Tools
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What are the available treatments for mesothelioma?
Do I have to get treated?
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What are the risks and benefits of each treatment?
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Will my age, general health, cancer stage, or other
medical conditions limit my treatment choices?
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Where will I be treated? Will I have to stay in the
hospital or can I go home after each treatment?
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What can I do to prepare for treatment?
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How many mesothelioma surgeries have you done?
How many of your patients have had complications?
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Is mesothelioma surgery a major part of your practice?
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How soon should I start treatment? How long does
treatment take?
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How much will the treatment cost? How can I find out
how much my insurance company will cover?
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How likely is it that I’ll be cancer-free after treatment?
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What symptoms should I look out for while being treated
for mesothelioma?
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When will I be able to return to my normal activities?
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What is the chance that my cancer will come back and/
or spread?
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What should I do after I finish treatment?
Questions about treatment to ask your doctor