Navy veterans, particularly those who served before the late 1980s, have been impacted by asbestos exposure more than any other branch of the military. The reason for this was the extensive use of asbestos in shipbuilding and manufacturing during and after World War II. In the 1940s, shipbuilding...
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It isn’t easy being a caregiver, especially for a mesothelioma patient. In mid-December, the importance of family caregivers became recognized when the House and Senate passed...
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Vitamin C may be a beneficial supplement to mesothelioma patients. Alternative forms of treatment methods are always on the horizon when it comes to patients that want to take...
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Mesothelioma may have just got a new treatment contender. On January 2nd, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accepted an investigational drug application for SEL-403 from...
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Chemotherapy can take a huge toll on a mesothelioma patient’s body. An organization called Thumbs Up, Cancer Down has created a Power Up Pack that is specifically designed to...
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Pet therapy, also known as animal-assisted therapy, is becoming a more common treatment method that helps improve the quality of life for patients facing cancer, such as...
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Alternative therapies have become a huge interest to many mesothelioma patients. One therapy that may help improve a patient’s quality of life is oncology massage. Some...
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Cycle for Survival is a fundraising event that brings awareness to rare cancers. One of those rare cancers is mesothelioma. According to the National Institutes of Health, “The...
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The holiday season is creeping up on us all. Sometimes finding the perfect gift for a loved one can be tough, especially if they are a cancer patient. Don’t hit the panic button...
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Dictionary.com defines grief as the “keen mental suffering or distress over affliction or loss.” This is similar to bereavement, which is a period of mourning after a loss....
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December 19th is recognized as National Oatmeal Muffin Day. Here at Mesothelioma Guide, we’ve gathered 3 oatmeal muffin recipes that we hope you enjoy. So what are you...
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