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Mesothelioma and its treatment may cause a variety of side effects. These symptoms can diminish ability to eat well and lead to unintentional weight loss. If you’re caring for…
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If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you’re likely considering treatment options. These might include surgery, radiation therapy or chemotherapy with pemetrexed plus cisplatin or carboplatin. In some cases,…
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As I approached my 39th birthday last year, I decided I should take better care of myself. I didn’t really diet, I just started being more active. I started swimming,…
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