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Mesothelioma is cancer found in the lining of body parts such as the lungs, abdominal cavity, and heart. Patients with mesothelioma, commonly known as asbestos cancer, likely look for mesothelioma doctors and specialists soon after a diagnosis. However, medical professionals specializing in mesothelioma are difficult to find as the [...]
There’s no specific food or food group that cures cancer. However, eating a nutritious diet is important for mesothelioma patients. During treatment, patients may find they have to make a concerted effort to maintain proper nutrition. Because of treatment side effects, mesothelioma patients tend to lack protein and calories, [...]
Welcome to part 4 of our 5-part blog series: The Mesothelioma Journey. Follow along as we follow the mesothelioma journey of Allen, a 65-year-old from Corpus Christi, Texas. We follow Allen’s journey from the first contact with asbestos to living a life after treatment. Catch up with part one of [...]
Mesothelioma, an uncommon but deadly type of cancer, was diagnosed in over 30,800 people worldwide in 2020. Although there are many known forms of treatment, such as chemotherapy, medical professionals still perform research to determine alternative treatment options. Clinical trials are experimental studies to determine the efficacy and safety [...]
It’s not always something people consider when taking a daily prescription or over-the-counter pain reliever, but many medications used in the medical field today are derived from plants. For patients, this raises an important question: can herbal medicine alongside traditional medicine help the body fight cancers like mesothelioma? Patients [...]
Proper nutrition is an essential component of any cancer treatment plan. In the oncology patient, adequate nutritional status has a proven positive impact on clinical outcomes and patient quality of life. Consequently, early intervention by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) is crucial and can make a significant difference, especially [...]
The second phase of a clinical trial is actively recruiting patients diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma. The study is using a multimodal treatment approach involving surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy, and has spaces available for 81 eligible participants. Researchers at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and other locations across the [...]
Humans spend one-third of their lives sleeping, and consistent, quality rest is necessary to maintain mental and physical health. According to medical experts, sleep is just as important as food and water. Sleep helps form and maintain new pathways in the brain. Feeling a bit foggy after a restless [...]
Lung cancer kills more men and women each year in the United States than any other form of cancer. However, early detection and effective treatments are helping patients live longer and even beat the disease. November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Each year, members of the medical community, non-profits, [...]