Surgery is one of the primary forms of treatment associated with
mesothelioma. However, it's not always the best approach for
every patient. A lot of factors affect whether a patient may
undergo surgery, such as the stage of the cancer and his or her
overall health. Still, when it is the best method, it can
greatly reduce symptoms and even eliminate the cancer. What Kind
Of Surgery Is Right For You? Generally, surgery is considered
safe for patients when mesothelioma is found in its earlier
stages. At that point, tumors are usually localized and easy to
remove, and patients can better handle an operation. These
procedures are called curative surgeries. In later stages, the
tumors may be too large or irregular to effectively remove, and
the cancer may have spread too much. In those cases, a surgeon
may perform related operations that don't remove the cancer but
make the patient more comfortable. These are called palliative
surgeries. Another form of surgery is diagnostic. It is
performed when a doctor suspects