Pleural mesothelioma patients often face a high rate of recurrence after surgery. The goal of mesothelioma surgery is to accomplish complete macroscopic resection. However, most surgeons are not focused on lymph nodes in the spaces between the rib cage because they have never been a part of cancer...
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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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What does surfing and Santa have in common? Supporting and giving back to the cancer community. On December 24th the annual Surfing Santas event will happen in Cocoa Beach,...
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Having medical insurance is a good thing, right? An article recently published by Oncology Nurse Advisor has revealed that insured cancer patients may experience financial...
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My Cause, My Cleats gives NFL players a chance to showcase and raise funds for the charities and organizations that they are passionate about on their cleats. During the 13th...
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A recently published study has concluded that it is both safe and feasible to use high-dose radiation therapy after surgery. This is important because it further solidifies the...
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