Treatment & Doctors - Page 4
Most Common Questions I Hear as a Mesothelioma Specialist
- by Dr. Brian Pettiford
- Treatment & Doctors
- Jul 10, 2017
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…
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Using Robotics for Mesothelioma Surgery
- by Dr. Farid Gharagozloo
- Treatment & Doctors
- Jun 26, 2017
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…
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Behind the White Coat: A Look at Patient-Doctor Relationships
- by Dr. Jacques Fontaine
- Treatment & Doctors
- May 31, 2017
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…
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Day in the Life: Mesothelioma Specialist Dr. Jacques Fontaine
- by Cara Tompot
- Treatment & Doctors
- Feb 20, 2017
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…
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Easing Chemotherapy Drug Side Effects with Exercise
- by Dana Nolan
- Treatment & Doctors
- Nov 28, 2016
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.
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Mesothelioma Survivor’s Wife Explains His Cannabis Oil Treatment
- by Tim Povtak
- Treatment & Doctors
- Apr 4, 2016
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,…
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How Am I Going to Get Through Mesothelioma Treatment?
- by Dana Nolan
- Treatment & Doctors
- Feb 2, 2016
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…
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Discover the Benefits of Alternative Medicine | Online Support Group
- by Dana Nolan
- Treatment & Doctors
- Mar 13, 2015
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…
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Targeted Cancer Therapies Crucial for Improved Mesothelioma Survival
- by Joey Rosenberg
- Treatment & Doctors
- Feb 2, 2015
For the vast majority of mesothelioma patients — the 85 to 90 percent ineligible for potentially curative surgery at diagnosis — chemotherapy is the best option for improving survival and quality…
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Light-based Test Paves Way to Early Detection of Mesothelioma
- by Joey Rosenberg
- Treatment & Doctors
- Jan 9, 2015
Today’s approach to diagnosis rarely spots mesothelioma early in its development, when patients are more likely to qualify for the optimal course of cancer treatment. It’s a leading reason why…
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