Age Should Not Limit Aggressive Mesothelioma Surgery

Age should not be a deterrent to aggressive, potentially curative surgery for malignant pleural mesothelioma. Renowned thoracic surgeon Dr. Wickii Vigneswaran in Chicago believes too many patients with mesothelioma today are being misguided into bypassing major surgery because of their age. Vigneswaran, a surgeon for more than 25 years, wants to dispel the lingering myth that many patients are too old to benefit from a therapeutic option that could improve their quality of life and extend survival. "There has always been this tendency to say 'He's a little too old for surgery.' But the decision [to have surgery] today should not be age-based," Vigneswaran told Asbestos.com. "If you are fit enough, regardless of age, you can benefit. The risks are no different than with a younger person." V...

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