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Mesothelioma Treatments: Cisplatin

New treatments methods are frequently tested to better treat various forms of cancer, including mesothelioma. While the use of clinical trials has helped to uncover some potential new treatments, chemotherapy is the most well-known treatment for cancer. One of the drugs commonly used in chemotherapy is Cisplatin.

Cisplatin is a platinum-based drug used to treat many different forms of cancer including lung cancer, lymphoma, ovarian cancer, testicular cancer, and other cancerous tumors. The platinum chemotherapy drugs work by binding with DNA, causing the cross-linking of the DNA. This triggers apoptosis, which is the process that causes the death of cells.

Important Health Facts

The length of your treatment will depend on the type of cancer that you have, the other drugs that you are taking, and how well your body responds to the chemotherapy treatments. While this drug has been proven to effectively fight cancer cells, there are several things you need to be aware of while being treated with Cisplatin:

  • Cisplatin can cause irritation to the kidneys, making it important to drink plenty of fluids.
  • Cisplatin can seriously harm a fetus, so pregnant women should carefully discuss treatment options with their doctors.
  • Cisplatin can be passed along to your baby through breast milk, so do not breast feed while you are being treated.
  • There is a risk that the use of Cisplatin could cause other forms of cancer. Discuss these risks with your doctor before beginning treatments.

As with any treatment option, it is crucial that you disclose all of your health concerns with your doctor. If you have developed an asbestos-related form of cancer, such as mesothelioma, due to the negligence of a former employer or manufacturer, contact a mesothelioma lawyer right away. The statute of limitations for mesothelioma claims begins on the day that you are diagnosed with the disease.

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Contact the mesothelioma lawyers at the law office of Williams Kherkher today to learn more about your legal rights. Call 800-781-3955 today to schedule your initial consultation with an experienced mesothelioma attorney.

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