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 A mesothelioma patient’s diet should include dark green leafy vegetables and cruciferous vegetables to help fight this debilitating cancer. Individuals diagnosed with mesothelioma or undergoing treatment for cancer are encouraged to include plenty of dark green leafy and cruciferous vegetables … Continued

Mesothelioma patients frequently experience anorexia — the eating disorder characterized by a lack of appetite and/or purposeful avoidance of food. In fact, anorexia is so common among individuals who have cancer at later stages that the condition is sometimes referred … Continued

A mesothelioma patient’s poor diet can be a difficult challenge to overcome. Because mesothelioma can leave an individual drained of energy and without appetite, those providing care for mesothelioma patients should use all possible diet tricks and tips to help … Continued

Mesothelioma is type of asbestos cancer caused by exposure to asbestos fibers and is often times not diagnosed until years after the initial exposure. Research shows that an estimated 2,000 to 3,000 new cases of mesothelioma cancer are reported each year … Continued

An individual who has been diagnosed with the mesothelioma cancer may be referred to a specialist or a healthcare facility that provides thoracic oncology services. Several Types of Cancer The field of thoracic oncology has been in existence for a … Continued

When doctors diagnose patients as having mesothelioma, they must determine the severity of the disease in order to proceed with the best treatment options. To do this, they must divide the disease into stages. The stages of mesothelioma also help … Continued

If you or a loved one has just been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you no doubt have a lot of questions. No matter who you are, “How long do I have to live?” is likely one of the first you’ll ask … Continued

People often ask how to prevent mesothelioma. Although most Americans are not yet aware of the threat of mesothelioma and other asbestos-caused diseases, the family members and friends of mesothelioma victims are acutely concerned about how to prevent mesothelioma from … Continued

Caring for a mesothelioma patient can be quite challenging — emotionally, physically, spiritually, and financially. Whether you’re just beginning to deal with your loved one’s mesothelioma diagnosis or you’ve been caring for a mesothelioma patient for some time now, it’s … Continued

Mesothelioma is a deadly and frightening cancer that affects the lives of more than 2,000 new individuals each year in the U.S. alone. The survival rate of individuals diagnosed with any form of mesothelioma cancer other than a localized, early-stage … Continued