title: An overview of chemotherapy for mesothelioma.
abstract: Mesothelioma is an extraordinarily challenging disease to treat. While numerous clinical trials testing various chemotherapeutic agents have been conducted over the last several decades, only recently have larger studies proven the efficacy of newer chemotherapy regimens. This article reviews the data regarding specific classes of chemotherapeutic agents. The role of treatment in various disease settings and the difficulty in assessing the benefit of that therapy is discussed. Finally, an update is provided on novel therapeutics being testing in mesothelioma.
authors.affiliation: Thoracic Oncology Service, Department of Medicine, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10021, USA. krugl@mskcc.org
authors.forename: Lee M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Krug
mesh_terms: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016503:Drug Delivery Systems; D006801:Humans; D008654:Mesothelioma / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000401:mortality; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents