Mesothelioma Patient Care
Weight loss and malnutrition are serious threats to patients battling cancer, who can find that their tumors or treatment sap their appetite, cause nausea and other side effects and block absorption the nutrients they do force down. Here are some tips from cancer specialists and dietitians to help. More... (5/19/2009)
Diet choices during cancer treatment
People experience many different emotions and physical reactions before, during, and after cancer treatments. Their desire for information varies greatly, too. Some may want to read everything they can get their hands on and talk to everyone they can. . More…
Protecting the Victim: Helping Patients Live Longer
Countless patients, after learning that they have mesothelioma, are advised by their local doctor or HMO that the only treatment available is to "tidy up your affairs and take a long cruise to the South Pacific." (1/16/2007) More...
Protecting the Victim: Limit the Length of Depositions
Justice for a mesothelioma victim often depends on his deposition. The patient, the defense lawyers, and our guys sit down together and videotape the patient's testimony. We get a chance to ask questions, and the bad guys then have a turn. (1/14/2007) More...
Locating Financial Assistance for Cancer Patients Doesn't Have to be so Hard
Coping with cancer and its aftermath both physically and emotionally is a challenging process that taxes all those involved, including the ones at risk and their loved ones. However, don't let the financial burdens unduly increase stress. There are many sources for financial assistance, which cater to a range of people and their situations. (8/14/2006) More…
Understanding and Preventing Post Surgery Pain for Mesothelioma Patients: An Outline
- Pain and Its Effects
- What Can Be Done
- Types of Pain Medication
- Administration
- Myths
- Actual Side Effects and Warnings
- Acupuncture Does Not Help Pain
- More..
Physical and Emotional Stress Spur Cancer Growth
Patients diagnosed with terminal cancer undergo dramatic changes physically and psychologically. Sometimes these changes directly impact a patient's health by spurring cancer growth. Several factors influence cancer progression such as side effects from therapy, immunosuppression, and even stress, which has both emotional and physical components. (7/15/2005) More...
Treatment-Induced Nausea and Vomiting: Facts and Solutions
It is common knowledge that cancer treatments - chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery - have specific side effects that lower a patient's quality of life. All three major cancer treatments have a common side effect, nausea and vomiting. (7/15/2005) More..
Implantable Device May Offer Better Pain Management
Patients with advanced cancer who used an implantable drug-delivery device to control their pain had better pain relief, fewer toxic side effects, and better survival than patients who received intensive medical pain management, researchers reported in the October 1, 2002, issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology. (10/30/2002) More...
Spirituality Makes People Feel Better
People who are more spiritual are better able to deal with the discomforts and limitations of chronic disease than their less-spiritual counterparts. That's the conclusion of a Johns Hopkins study presented May 10 at the American Geriatrics Society's annual meeting here. (5/13/2002) More...
Spirituality Coping with Mesothelioma
People who are more spiritual are better able to deal with the discomforts and limitations of chronic disease than their less-spiritual counterparts. That's the conclusion of a Johns Hopkins study presented May 10 at the American Geriatrics Society's annual meeting here. More… (5/12/2002)
Communicating With Your Doctor When You Have Cancer
By asking probing questions, you may feel empowered. Moreover, because you have done your research and have intelligent questions, your doctors may take more time with you than usual. They also may be motivated to think outside the confines of their normal practice and begin networking with other specialists, as well as conducting their own research. (4/26/2002) More...
Mesothelioma Patient Checklist
You and your family have many questions. You also realize that doctors are notoriously pressed for time. Often, doctors allot only a few minutes for a patient interview. It is therefore essential that you use your doctor-patient time wisely and focus as best you can on the high priority issues. (4/26/2002) More...
Nutrition And The Cancer Survivor
You survived cancer. Now, what? A pamphlet can't answer that one completely -- you'll have to fill in those blanks -- but it can guide you in your daily scavenge when that primal urge takes over and suddenly, you have to eat.(9/18/2001) More…
Apples, pears and other fruits rich in certain plant compounds may help protect the lungs from chronic disease, researchers in the Netherlands have found. (2001) More…
Eating Hints For Cancer Patients; Before, During & After Treatment
People experience many different emotions and physical reactions before, during, and after cancer treatments. Their desire for information varies greatly, too. Some may want to read everything they can get their hands on and talk to everyone they can. Others may not... (1/16/2001) More…