Cytoreductive surgery is the top surgical option for peritoneal mesothelioma patients. Combining it with heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) has prolonged many American lives. However, cytoreduction has a mixed reputation. Some researchers and specialists cite morbidity and mortality...
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A recently published study has revealed that pleurectomy and decortication (P/D) surgery helps improve the survival rate of patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma. However,...
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While receiving radiation treatment, it is important that a mesothelioma patient keeps their body strong. Here are a few suggested tips for a patient’s diet during...
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A recently published study has revealed that mesothelioma mortality rates have increased over time. Every year in the United States, about 2,000 to 3,000 people are diagnosed...
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September 26th is recognized as Mesothelioma Awareness Day.This awareness day was established in 2004 by volunteers at the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (Meso...
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Most pleural mesothelioma patients experience pleural effusion, the buildup of fluid in the pleural space around the lungs. This fluid can cause pain for patients by restricting...
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As a mesothelioma patient it is important to keep your body strong before, during, and after treatment. One of the best ways to do this is by exercising. How Exercising...
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Peritoneal mesothelioma specialist Dr. H. Richard Alexander will be moving to Rutgers University in New Jersey at the end of October. Dr. Alexander is one of the country’s most...
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Research has shown that adding bevacizumab (Avastin) to standard chemotherapy can increase the overall survival of mesothelioma patients. The standard of care for mesothelioma is...
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When a mesothelioma patient is undergoing treatment, it is common for them to experience some discomforting side effects. For example, many patients experience having a sore mouth...
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September is Pain Awareness Month. Some mesothelioma patients experience ongoing pain from their disease or treatments. Pain Awareness Month was established in 2001 by the...
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