Someone who is not a mesothelioma patient may be able to receive compensation if they lost a loved one to the disease. If a mesothelioma patient passes away without claiming...
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Component in Chamomile Tea May Help Fight Mesothelioma
Diet, Lifestyle, News, Research
By: Nicole Godfrey
July 18, 2017
Researchers at the University of Rome believe that a component found in chamomile tea could help improve the odds of surviving malignant mesothelioma. Chamomile tea consists of a...
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What to Eat During Chemotherapy for Mesothelioma
Diet, Lifestyle, Treatment
By: Jamie Iovino
July 13, 2017
Mesothelioma patients should eat a healthy diet during chemotherapy to stay healthy and deal with treatment related side effects. Healthy foods can help patients manage energy...
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Zoledronic Acid Fights Mesothelioma and Protects Bones
News, Research
By: Nicole Godfrey
July 11, 2017
Zoledronic acid may be able to help treat malignant pleural mesothelioma and combat bone weakness from chemotherapy. Zoledronic acid is commonly used to treat patients who have...
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Test May Someday Connect Mesothelioma Patients to Ideal Treatments
News, Research
By: Jamie Iovino
July 7, 2017
A new test may someday be able to connect mesothelioma patients to an ideal treatment based on their tumor’s DNA. The Oncomine Dx Target Test was recently approved by the Food...
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Can Eating Broccoli Actually Help Combat Mesothelioma?
Diet, Lifestyle, Research
By: Nicole Godfrey
July 3, 2017
Do you remember being told to eat all of your vegetables? Mesothelioma researchers believe that there are great anti-cancer benefits that are associated with eating broccoli and...
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6 Ways to Manage Breathlessness With Pleural Mesothelioma
Lifestyle, Symptoms
By: Jamie Iovino
June 29, 2017
Shortness of breath, also called dyspnea, is a common symptom of pleural mesothelioma. Pleural mesothelioma is the most common type of mesothelioma and occurs in the pleura which...
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3 Helpful Smoothie Recipes for Mesothelioma Patients
Diet, Lifestyle, Support
By: Nicole Godfrey
June 27, 2017
Many mesothelioma patients are afraid that dieticians will put them on a strict diet, but usually, this is not the case. At Mesothelioma Guide, we have gathered a few dietitian...
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Advice From a Nurse: 3 Ways to Pay for Mesothelioma Treatment
Advocacy, Lifestyle, Support
By: Jenna Campagna, RN
June 22, 2017
Cancer treatments can be expensive but there are several ways that mesothelioma patients can get help paying for treatment. For many patients and families, a mesothelioma...
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Nivolumab: Promising Second Line Treatment for Mesothelioma
Clinical Trials, News, Research
By: Nicole Godfrey
June 15, 2017
In a recent trial, researchers discovered that the drug nivolumab may be a new treatment option for patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma. If nivolumab is given alone or...
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