Mesothelioma treatments have been unsuccessful in combating malignant mesothelioma. The failure of mesothelioma treatments to eradicate the disease could be attributed to the short post-diagnosis survival time of malignant mesothelioma patients (one to two years). Once diagnosed, malignant mesothelioma is typically in an advanced stage, limiting the effect that mesothelioma treatments can have. Although asbestos lung cancer is often asymptomatic in its early stages, it can be diagnosed long before reaching an advanced stage. This creates a larger window of opportunity for treatment to take place, increasing treatment options. The longer a patient can receive treatment, the greater the chance of success. Traditional Mesothelioma Treatments Mesothelioma treatments are broken down into two categories: traditional treatments and new treatments. Traditional mesothelioma treatments are similar to other standard cancer treatment modalities. Two or more traditional mesothelioma treatments are ...