Best Ways to Manage Cisplatin Exposure After Mesothelioma Treatment

This excerpt sheds light on mesothelioma, a challenging cancer affecting the linings of the lungs, abdomen, or heart due to exposure to asbestos.


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Doctors often combine various treatments to aid mesothelioma patients, one of which is Hyperthermic Intrathoracic Chemotherapy (HITOC). This method delivers cisplatin directly to the cancer site.

A recent study delved into post-HITOC safety measures, particularly examining how cisplatin exits the body via fluids like blood, urine, and lung secretions. Samples from five HITOC patients were collected pre and post-treatment, along with subsequent days, using ICP-MS to measure cisplatin levels.


Best Ways to Manage Cisplatin Exposure After Mesothelioma Treatment


Following HITOC, cisplatin levels notably surged in body fluids but decreased over the next nine days. Around 59% of cisplatin was eliminated through urine within 48 hourspost-HITOC.

While cisplatin levels in HITOC patients' body fluids were lower than in those receiving intravenous medicine, a substantial amount remained. Thus, post-HITOC patient care demands safety precautions, potentially involving protective clothing and gear for healthcare workers to prevent cisplatin exposure.

This study offers critical insights into cisplatin elimination post-HITOC, aiding doctors and healthcare providers in implementing necessary safety measures for everyone's well-being during mesothelioma treatment.


 

 

Source:

Larisch C, Markowiak T, Ried M, Nowak D, Hofmann HS, Rakete S. The Excretion of Cisplatin after Hyperthermic Intrathoracic Chemotherapy. Cancers (Basel). 2023;15(19):4872. Published 2023 Oct 6. doi:10.3390/cancers15194872. Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10571901/

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