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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A trial conducted by RESPECT-MESO has revealed that early palliative care may not improve the quality of life for newly diagnosed mesothelioma patients. Researchers are starting...
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Many mesothelioma patients are curious about methods to improve their prognosis. In some cases, they may read about and consider diet plans and trends. One diet that a patient may...
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Recently, a 23-year-old woman named Danielle Smalley has been diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma. It is extremely rare for someone under the age of 45 to be diagnosed with...
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The only known cure for mesothelioma is prevention. Is it possible that by using educational tools in the workplace that it may help educate people about the harmful effects of...
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Researchers believe that aesthetic cancer programs for patients may help them cope with the side effects that are associated with their disease and treatment. A recent study...
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Many mesothelioma patients are curious about what supplements they can take to improve their treatment. According to Cancer Therapy Advisor, fish oil may play a beneficial role to...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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