Identity the 3 main subtypes of mesothelioma and how each are treated. Which subtype has the best outlook as far as response to treatment?
The 3 main subtypes are epitheloid which account to 50-70% of cases diagnosed, and has the best outlook to respond to treatment. The other 2 are mixed/biphasic, and sarcomatoid, which do not respond as well as the epitheloid. All 3 subtypes are treated the same, and traditional treatments are surgical removal of tumor, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.