For specialists, one of the most difficult aspects of treating mesothelioma is deciding which treatment will be the most effective for the patient. A patient’s diagnosis can vary greatly by stage, cell type, and location of the tumor, all of which affect their prognosis. Now that immunotherapy...
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According to WebMD, “About 40% of adults in the United States say they use some form of alternative medicine.” Alternative therapies can provide hope and comfort to...
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Alternative therapies have become very popular in providing mesothelioma warriors with relief and hope. These types of therapies don’t cure cancer, but they can help a patient...
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Asbestos is the only known cause of mesothelioma. Its dangers are well known, yet it continues to appear periodically in various consumer products. The most recent controversy...
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When Mesothelioma Guide met with the staff at Baylor, clinical dietician Cheryl Bixby spoke with us briefly about supplements – in particular, turkey tail. “For every...
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Swish! 3-point shots aren’t only adding points to college and high school basketball team scores, but they are raising funds to help combat cancers like mesothelioma. The...
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Pleurectomy/decortication (P/D) improves the quality of life for many pleural mesothelioma patients. A recent study has revealed that less is more when it comes to surgically...
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February 4th is World Cancer Day. Every year on this day, all members of the cancer community, including mesothelioma warriors, stand united to share their support. “Each...
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Knit For Life is a nonprofit organization that is changing the lives of many cancer patients, such as mesothelioma warriors. While performing the art of knitting, it welcomes both...
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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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