Experimental Treatments You Should Know for a Mesothelioma Diagnosis

Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive form of lung cancer that affects approximately 3,000 new patients each year. Most cases of mesothelioma can be linked to exposure to the harmful mineral known as asbestos in the past 30 years prior to diagnosis. If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma and are considering your options in regards to your health, it is important you are aware of the various experimental treatment options now available to mesothelioma patients today. 

At The Williams Law Firm, P.C., Joe Williams is our knowledgeable founding attorney who has over three decades of experience. He has never lost a mesothelioma case for a client, showing his skill and dedication as a mesothelioma attorney for clients. It is his goal to fight for the justice and fair compensation you deserve by providing the personalized legal representation necessary throughout each phase of your mesothelioma claim.

What Are the Experimental Treatment Options Available to Mesothelioma Patients?

Getting diagnosed with mesothelioma can be a stressful and upsetting time for you and your loved ones. However, despite the fear of what the future may hold, there are treatment options available to you. Over the years, the medical industry has advanced in many ways, and with these advancements have come experimental treatment options for those who are battling mesothelioma. 

The experimental treatment options you may consider after being diagnosed with mesothelioma include the following:

• Photodynamic therapy (PDT): This is a light-activated drug that is injected into your veins. A special light is then used to kill the mesothelioma cancer cells. Some patients prefer photodynamic therapy to radiation therapy because the light causes less damage to a person’s healthy lung tissue. 
• Immunotherapy: This treatment uses the body’s immune system to identify and attack cancer cells with the help of certain drugs.
• PARP and ALK inhibitors: These are experimental drugs that can be used to treat patients for mesothelioma. 
• Dendritic and CAR T-cell therapies: These experimental treatments for mesothelioma utilize immunotherapy in hopes of attacking the cancer cells. 
• Anti-mesothelin vaccines: Also called CRS-207,  this vaccine uses a live, attenuated strain of the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes to present human mesothelin to the host immune system with the goal of treating mesothelioma. 
• Oncolytic viral therapies: This type of treatment uses viruses to recognize and attack cancerous mesothelial cells. When this occurs, the cells are broken apart, causing an immune response.
• Enzyme therapy: This is a treatment for mesothelioma cancer that involves modifying cells to produce enzymes that trigger cell death.
• Gene therapy: This is an emerging treatment for mesothelioma that works by modifying a cell’s DNA to help fight the disease.

If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma after asbestos exposure, these experimental treatments may be a favorable alternative to the more traditional options. In addition to treatments, it is also important that you take care of your financial well-being by filing a mesothelioma claim and pursuing compensation for your losses. A trusted mesothelioma attorney can help you build a strong case today.

Explore Your Legal Options After a Mesothelioma Diagnosis

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, exploring all treatment options, including experimental therapies, is crucial. At The Williams Law Firm, P.C., we understand the challenges you face and are dedicated to securing compensation that will support you through your treatment and recovery. Joe Williams, our founding attorney, has over 30 years of experience and has never lost a mesothelioma case. We provide personalized legal representation, guiding you every step of the way in your fight for justice.

You shouldn’t have to shoulder this burden alone. Contact us today to discuss your case and learn how we can help. We work on a contingency fee basis, so there are no legal fees unless we recover compensation for you. Call (855) 575-6376 or reach out through our contact form.

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Joseph P. Williams
Renowned Mesothelioma Attorney

February 14, 2025

As the founding partner of Williams Law Firm, Joseph P. Williams has dedicated over 30 years to representing mesothelioma victims and their families. His firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for those affected by asbestos exposure, offering personalized, aggressive legal advocacy. Based in New York, Williams Law Firm provides free consultations and handles cases nationwide.