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Fluid and Tissue Sample Tests. If you have a buildup of fluid in the body that may be related to mesothelioma, your doctor can remove a sample of the fluid by inserting a needle through the skin into the area of fluid buildup.
Depending on the location of the tumors, different types of radiation are used. For stage 4 mesothelioma patients, radiation is sometimes used to help relieve pain from tumors. Palliative Surgery Palliative surgeries for late stage mesothelioma patients can improve quality of life while reducing symptoms.