In an article just published in the Toronto Star, a revolutionary new mesothelioma cancer treatment offers asbestos cancer victims new hope. Doctors John Cho and Dr. Marc de Perrot have announced a new medical technique that seems to have more than doubled survival rates in mesothelioma patients. One example given was the story of Hong Chang 74, who is a former Ontario Hydro mechanic. He was exposed to asbestos dust over 20 years ago and later diagnosed with mesothelioma 14 years ago. The new medical technique developed at Princess Margaret would seem to be responible for him beating the odds that are clearly shown on our site, Mesothelioma Survival Rate. <h3>Mesothelioma Survival Rates</h3> Mesothelioma is one of the most aggressive forms of lung cancer and the general opinion is that most people don’t even last two years. In Chan’s case he has been cancer-free for almost five years. Reports say doctors at the Minnesota branch of Mayo Clinic in Rochester ar e considering trying the new method. The new approach gives patients radiation before lung surgery and not after it. The technique is called SMART or Surgery for Mesothelioma After Radiation Therapy. Data indicates three-year survival rates have almost quadrupled, from 32 per cent to 72 per cent. Mesothelioma treatment article
