The Mesothelioma Center Blog - Page 42
How to Manage Caregiver Stress | Online Support Group
- by Dana Nolan
- Health & Wellness
- Feb 12, 2015
A caregiver is anyone who provides emotional support or hands-on care to their loved one while they are ill. When someone is diagnosed with mesothelioma, they may require assistance getting…
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Disasters Can Increase Asbestos Exposure Far Beyond Point of Impact
- by Kaitlyn Fusco
- Health & Wellness
- Feb 3, 2015
Natural disasters, industrial accidents and acts of terrorism scatter hazardous debris not just in the immediate point of impact, but often across miles of residential areas. Airborne debris from destroyed…
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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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Son Says Cannabis Oil Plays Role in Mother’s Mesothelioma Survival
- by Tim Povtak
- International Impact
- Jan 30, 2015
Lyubomir R. knows the history of malignant pleural mesothelioma, and he isn’t asking for a miracle — just a fighting chance for his mother in Serbia to survive. Cannabis oil will…
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Cancer Patients Research, Gather and Share Online
- by Kaitlyn Fusco
- Health & Wellness
- Jan 27, 2015
What would you do if your doctor said you have only six to nine months to live because you’ve developed mesothelioma, a rare cancer caused by exposure to asbestos? Would…
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Marinol Pills: Side Effects & Uses for Chemotherapy
- by Lynette Zilio
- Health & Wellness
- Jan 26, 2015
As the debate over the legalization of marijuana continues across the country, it shines a light on Marinol pills, an FDA-approved synthetic version of cannabis that helps cancer patients overcome…
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Experience Key with Asbestos-Related VA Disability Claim
- by Aaron Munz
- Veterans & Military
- Jan 19, 2015
Veterans diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases today – often decades after leaving the service – are entitled to receive the same disability compensation as those who were injured on active duty.
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Veterans: Watch Out for Early Symptoms of Mesothelioma
- by Tim Povtak
- Veterans & Military
- Jan 15, 2015
Vigilance is an important tool to have while serving in any branch of the U.S. armed forces. It can be equally important to the good, long-term health of any retired…
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Protecting Yourself from Online Cancer Fraud | Online Support Group
- by Dana Nolan
- Outreach & Awareness
- Jan 14, 2015
Before the Internet existed, most mesothelioma patients had limited options available to access information about their disease and treatment options. Oncologists and cancer treatment centers usually provide their patients…
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Reflecting on a Life with Mesothelioma
- by Joey Rosenberg
- Stories from Survivors
- Jan 12, 2015
Update: George Schottl, a late-stage mesothelioma patient in Sweden, lost his fight against the cancer Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015. He was 46. This is the second installment of a two-part…
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