Doctors and cancer centers that specialize in treating mesothelioma can make all the difference in the world. We share the latest treatment breakthroughs and allow some of these specialists to share their first-person accounts of treating mesothelioma.
When I returned to Loyola University Health System as director of thoracic surgery in January 2016, my intent was to build a mesothelioma specialty center that was second to none. We are well on our way. We have put together a multidisciplinary staff with the interest and expertise in treating pleural mesothelioma cancer. One of…
I spent the majority of my career practicing and training in the Northeast, primarily in Pennsylvania. Since joining the staff at Ochsner Cancer Institute in New Orleans, I have seen a tremendous number of patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma at varying stages and ages. These patients also have differences in their asbestos exposure profile. Most…
Robotics has changed the world of thoracic surgery for the better — taking it to a whole new level. It gives you the ability to do a more accurate, safer surgery, no matter what you are doing in the chest. Minimally invasive robotics is performed with the da Vinci Surgical System. It involves two little…
Every single day, I meet people looking for answers. Whether the patient was recently diagnosed with cancer and has questions or is waiting to hear about a terrifying diagnosis, my job is make them feel safe. It’s not an easy task. I have been a thoracic surgeon for 11 years. For 11 years, I have…
On the first day, Fontaine had at least 20 appointments with patients and loved ones. Before every patient, he thoroughly reviewed their charts, checked any test results and discussed specifics with the rest of his team at the hospital. That’s one of the benefits of a multidisciplinary medical team: You are getting the best care…
Preliminary results of a seven-year study on chemotherapy-induced sensory side effects — usually managed with drugs — show an exercise program tailored for cancer patients may be the best treatment. Researchers at the University of Rochester Wilmot Cancer Institute administered the Exercise for Cancer Patients (EXCAP) program, developed years ago at the university, on cancer…
Andy Ashcraft still doesn’t look like a guy with malignant pleural mesothelioma, and especially not one who was diagnosed with the deadly cancer six years ago. He remains an anomaly, a beacon of hope and a testament to cannabis oil, a positive attitude and a belief in God. “My oncologist calls me a mutant,” Andy…
Many people newly diagnosed with mesothelioma find themselves overwhelmed with a complex range of thoughts and feelings. After all, it’s not easy to adjust to having your world turned upside down. Throughout my 20 years of providing counseling and support to cancer sufferers and their loved ones, I’ve had the honor of helping people cope…
Patients with mesothelioma may turn to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) while weighing their treatment options or when traditional cancer treatments are no longer effective. They also may choose CAM because traditional cancer treatments, such as surgery, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, immunotherapy and radiation therapy, cause unwanted side effects, including hair loss, pain, fatigue and problems…
The path to recovery after surgery often is long and challenging, and can be especially difficult for patients recuperating from an aggressive surgery for a cancer such as mesothelioma. Mesothelioma treatment is a life-changing venture that could improve the length and quality of your life, giving you more time to spend with the people you…
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