After receiving your diagnosis, one of the most important conversations you can have with your doctor is about mesothelioma treatment options. Regardless of which option you decide is best for you, you need to begin preparing for mesothelioma treatment. With enough preparation, you can help minimize stress for yourself and your loved ones. There are a lot of things to consider during this discussion with your doctor: How advanced is your disease? Where do you want to receive treatment? Is your goal to kill off the disease and extend your lifespan or to control pain and stay comfortable? The … [Read more...]
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Can Hypnotherapy Really Help Cancer Patients?
If you watched cartoons as a kid, you may be familiar with jokes about hypnotism, in which characters are put into a trance and unconsciously compelled to do wacky things they would not normally do, whether it's getting into some mischief or quacking like a duck at the sound of a certain word. In all seriousness, though, hypnotism can be very valuable in a medical context, even for lung cancer and mesothelioma patients. We know how difficult it can be to cope with the symptoms of cancer as well as the side effects of treatment. Pain and anxiety can significantly decrease your quality of life, … [Read more...]