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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Recently, 13 physicians were appointed as members of the Society of Honorary Police Surgeons for the NYPD. Among those physicians was mesothelioma specialist Dr. Raja M....
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Welcome to Words of Wisdom from Mesothelioma Survivor Kendra Ferreira – Part 2. Previously, Kendra spoke with us briefly about the topics of prognosis and treatment. Many...
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Mesothelioma Guide recently got in touch with our survivor, Kendra Ferreira. She was kind enough to answer a few questions that many people ask when they contact our patient...
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Mesothelioma patients often seek out different ways to help ease the symptoms of their disease or the side effects of treatment. One option that offers a multitude of benefits is...
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November is recognized as National Caregivers Month. According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, there are more than 44 million Americans that have assumed the role as a...
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During treatment, such as chemotherapy, a mesothelioma patient may experience fatigue. Is it possible that acupuncture therapy may help with improving this symptom? A...
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Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin is recognized nationally for their Heated Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) program. This facility is home to many physicians...
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A school district in New Jersey has been under a lot of fire due to asbestos being in their vicinity. The Pinelands Regional School District may be facing a $7,000 fine from the...
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Men are four times more likely to be diagnosed with mesothelioma than women. Unfortunately, the number of female mesothelioma warriors are beginning to become more prominent. How...
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There are many types of therapy options that are available to mesothelioma patients. Art therapy, in particular, may be beneficial to a patient. Creative therapies may help...
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