title: Malignant pleural mesothelioma: when is radiation therapy indicated?
abstract: Malignant pleural mesothelioma is an aggressive tumor of serosal surfaces resistant to many current treatment options. This article will provide a comprehensive discussion of the latest developments in the treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma, with a focus on radiation therapy. We will discuss the role of radiotherapy as a prophylactic, palliative and potentially curative treatment of malignant pleural mesothelioma. An update will be provided of the latest clinical trials including new treatment.
authors.affiliation: Lung Oncological Network Ghent, Ghent University Hospital, Belgium.
authors.forename: Eric R E
authors.initials: ER
authors.lastname: van Thiel
authors.forename: Veerle F
authors.initials: VF
authors.lastname: Surmont
authors.forename: Jan P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: van Meerbeeck
mesh_terms: D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008654:Mesothelioma / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000628:therapy; D010997:Pleural Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy* / Q000628:therapy