Mesothelioma Cancer - Bone Marrow Problems
Posted on August 31, 2008
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
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Mesothelioma Cancer - What Type of Treatment is Available?
Posted on August 31, 2008
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
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Mesothelioma Cancer - Choosing a Treatment Centre
Posted on August 31, 2008
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
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Mesothelioma Cancer - Choosing the Right Physician
Posted on August 31, 2008
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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Mesothelioma Cancer Diagnosis - Examining the Sample
Posted on August 31, 2008
After the sample is obtained from the affected area it is then examined by a pathologist in a laboratory. A pathologist is a physician that examines tissues, blood and body fluids in order to diagnose diseases. The sample arrives at the laboratory with relevant information regarding the patient together with a description of the site of the body from where the sample was collected. The pathologist examines the sample and then he/she makes a description of the tissue. The tissue is then preserved in an appropriate container.
Unfortunately in the case of mesothelioma it is difficult to diagnose the disease by… Continue reading
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Mesothelioma Cancer Diagnosis - Taking a Sample
Posted on August 31, 2008
X-Rays, CT Scans. MRI scans and PET scans can offer a fair diagnosis. However to arrive at a definitive conclusion a physician often recommends a biopsy. A biopsy is a surgical procedure where a sample of tissue or fluid is obtained from the affected area and it is then examined in a laboratory by a pathologist. The sample is then analyzed under a microscope and a definitive conclusion may be reached whether the individual has mesothelioma or not. A biopsy may also determine the type of cells of the mesothelioma, so that the appropriate treatment plan may be determined. The… Continue reading
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