Dance is a very unique activity. Depending on who you ask, people may consider dance to be exercise, an art form, a religious ritual or an act of seduction. People dance to burn calories, express emotions or share intimacy with a loved one. Not many individuals would guess that someone would dance in order to deal with the symptoms of mesothelioma. However, we recently discovered that this activity may actually be very helpful for this group of patients. Dance was part of Western medicine for seven decades People have seen the healing value of dance for many generations. Several Native … [Read more...]
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New Drug Treatment Could Slow Mesothelioma Progression
Once someone is diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, treatments such as radiation therapy and surgery can help slow its advancement and allow a patient to extend his or her lifespan. Unfortunately, however, there is currently no cure for the disease. Because of these roadblocks in providing quality care for patients living with mesothelioma, doctors and researchers have been on the hunt for a new and effective treatment avenue. Most recently, those efforts have been focused on bringing personalized medicine to the forefront of mesothelioma research. A new drug treatment A recent study may … [Read more...]
Can Humor Heal the Body?
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...]