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...
Read More
Many mesothelioma patients may pursue chemotherapy as a form of treatment. Sometimes they may experience a side effect referred to as chemo brain. Chemo brain is generally...
Read Post
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,...
Read Post
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...
Read Post
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...
Read Post
September 26th is recognized as Mesothelioma Awareness Day.This awareness day was established in 2004 by volunteers at the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (Meso...
Read Post
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...
Read Post
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...
Read Post
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...
Read Post
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...
Read Post
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...
Read Post