Mesothelioma Cancer - Dealing With Pain
Posted on August 31, 2008 - Filed Under Lung Mesothelioma Asbestos | 1 Comment
Pain is an unpleasant sensation. Most mesothelioma patients suffer from pain to a certain degree. It can be mild but it can also be acute or chronic. Acute pain is severe pain that comes quickly but usually lasts for a short time. On the other hand chronic pain is more persistent and lasts for a longer period of time. Pain arises both from the tumor itself and from the treatment taken. Chemotherapy, radiation and surgery can cause pain. Perhaps it is chemotherapy drugs that cause the most discomforts.
Chemotherapy usually cause discomforts as much or sometimes even more than pain caused… Continue reading
Read More..>>Mesothelioma Cancer Treatment - Hair Loss and Fertility Problems
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Perhaps one of the most visible symptoms that an individual has cancer is hair loss. Many patients are very aware and concerned about the loss of their hair. Hair thinning and hair loss is a common side effect of some chemotherapy drugs and radiation therapy. This occurs because chemotherapy drugs damages rapid growing cells such as those of mesothelioma but also other normal rapid growing cells such as that of the hair. However the hair will grow some time after chemotherapy is terminated and it may not necessary be of the same texture or color as was prior to chemotherapy.
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Read More..>>Mesothelioma Cancer - Bone Marrow Problems
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Chemotherapy drugs can have a temporal effect on the bone marrow and may so cause a reduction in the red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. If there is a reduction of these cells, the body is easily bruised and bleeding will take longer to stop. White blood cells fight infections and so by a drop in the count of these cells, the body will be less able to fight any infection. Symptoms as headaches, muscle pain, sore throat, a cough, feeling cold and problems in passing urine may be an indication of an infection. It is very important… Continue reading
Read More..>>Mesothelioma Cancer - What Type of Treatment is Available?
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The type of treatment available depends on the location of the cancer, the stages of the disease, the age of the patient and the general health of the patient. Treatment for mesothelioma includes the following:
?Chemotherapy - the use of drugs in order to kill cancer cells?Radiation therapy - the use of high energy rays to kill cancer cells?Surgery - the removal of cancer and other tissues by surgery ?Clinical Trials - research studies ?New methods and approaches?Alternative medicine?Palliative - treatment for the symptoms of the cancer
Chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery are called the standard treatment and a combination of these… Continue reading
Read More..>>Mesothelioma Cancer - Choosing a Treatment Centre
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You may wish to be treated locally or you may choose to be treated in a specialized treatment for your mesothelioma. There are specialized cancer centers that can offer a wide range of facilities. However these centers may not necessary be near your residence and so you may be required to travel. These specialized care centers consist of teams of physicians of various specialties such as radiation oncologists, pulmonary therapist, surgery oncologists, pathologists and others. They are usually located near universities and research facilities and may also conduct various clinical trials.
The facility chosen should be familiar with the treatment of… Continue reading
Read More..>>Mesothelioma Cancer - Choosing the Right Physician
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Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer. It is not always easy to find an adequate physician for your needs. It also depends on the treatment you are searching for. For example chemotherapy treatment is much more available than surgical treatment or other specialized treatments. For the treatment of mesothelioma it is recommended that you search for physicians that deal with mesothelioma on a regular basis and so have the adequate experience in the treatment of this disease.
When choosing a physician it is important to keep certain things in perspective. A good mesothelioma physician should have the required education and… Continue reading
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