After you receive the news that you have been diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, you may experience a wide range of emotions. You can be apprehensive about your future. You may be sad about the idea of your disease getting in the way of your relationships with your loved ones. And you may be very angry about the effects of asbestos exposure. It it understandable that you feel there is very little in your life to laugh about at this moment. However, we are learning from scientists and patients alike that laughter may not literally be the best medicine, but it can certainly make for a … [Read more...]
Treatment News
Scientists Review the Current Mesothelioma Treatment Options
At Mesothelioma Circle, we get excited about the fast pace, twists and turns that scientific research can take. Scholars are trying to find a faster way to spot the development of mesothelioma. Experts in complementary medicine are evaluating the impact of approaches such as acupuncture and massage therapy. Additionally, nutrition researchers are determining which aspects of the diet are the most important for cancer patients. With all that is going on, it can be easy for even the scientists themselves to get lost in the flurry. At times like this, it is useful to take a moment and review the … [Read more...]
How Mesothelioma Patients Can Cope with Fatigue
Depending on your diagnosis, your doctor may recommend one of a number of different mesothelioma treatment options. Like other malignant diseases, mesothelioma can be tackled with the help of chemotherapy, radiation or surgery. While none of these is really a cure, they can manage the symptoms of the disease and may even extend survival time. Of course, the downside to any cancer therapy is the potential for side effects. Among the most common is fatigue. This is not just a matter of not feeling up to household chores. The fatigue associated with mesothelioma treatment can interfere with … [Read more...]
Facts about Mesothelioma Treatment and Hair Loss
One of the most difficult aspects of dealing with mesothelioma treatment is the side effects that patients may experience from chemotherapy or radiation. Unfortunately, sometimes they cause individuals to lose their motivation to stick with their regimen. At Mesothelioma Circle, we want to offer as much support as we can in order to make sure that does not happen. It may help if you knew what side effects to anticipate before they manifest. For any individual about to undergo cancer treatment, hair loss, also known as alopecia, is a major concern. Not only may the change be alarming, but it … [Read more...]
Finding the Right Mesothelioma Medical Team
When people go shopping for a particular item, they often weigh several factors before making a decision. The same holds true for finding the right medical team to help one manage a debilitating disease. When that illness is malignant mesothelioma, a relatively rare but deadly form of cancer, patients will want to know that they are in good hands. These concerns will grow more prominent as the incidence of mesothelioma lung cancer increases. Experts estimate that 8,500 individuals die every year because of asbestos-induced cancers. Your one-on-one crew Once you've been diagnosed with … [Read more...]
Tough Choices for Mesothelioma Patients and Surgical Options
For families facing malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM), each decision is difficult. What can we do to ensure the comfort of our loved one? Where should we go to get the best medical consultations or legal advice? Should we think about the full round of treatments or stay more conservative? Those of us at Mesothelioma Circle have spent almost 40 years helping families make these tough but informed choices. Whether to pursue surgery for mesothelioma is one of the more difficult decisions patients and families have to make. Some doctors are adamant that radical operations will not cure the … [Read more...]
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