Mesothelioma Cancer Resources Blog

The emotions that come with receiving a diagnosis of mesothelioma can be overwhelming.   Feelings of anger, sadness, shock and disbelief are all common, and working through those emotions takes time.   Talking to someone who has been through a mesothelioma diagnosis and treatment plan, however, can alleviate some of the fear and allow you to focus …

More and more homeowners are renovating their homes to make them more energy efficient. However, a recently issued report by the Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA), said that older homes, in particular, may contain asbestos which can release toxic fibers into the air when disturbed.  New York personal injury attorney Joseph W. Belluck said today, …

Cure magazine will be closing nominations for their 2011 “Extraordinary Healer Award for Oncology Nursing” on March 21st.  The award gives any cancer patients, survivors, caregivers or peers an opportunity to describe the “compassion, expertise, and helpfulness that a special oncology nurse has exhibited.”  Oncology or chemotherapy nurses are vital to the care and treatment …

Healthy eating habits are vital for lung cancer and mesothelioma patients.  Nutrition plays a vital role in helping cancer patients feel better and for ensuring that treatments they undergo work effectively.  The combined stress of cancer and the side effects of treatments, however, typically affect patients’ appetite leading to weight loss.  Now scientists at the …

Mesothelioma, a rare asbestos-related cancer, is one of many cancers that are most often diagnosed at a late stage, making effective treatment of the disease very difficult.  There is currently no known cure for mesothelioma, but many clinical trials and studies are underway that could offer hope to mesothelioma patients through discovery of new approaches …

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Abstral, manufactured by ProStraken Inc., to manage breakthrough pain for adults with cancer.  Abstral is a lozenge that is placed under the patient’s tongue (sublingual) and is the only fast-acting sublingual tablet for breakthrough cancer pain on the US market.  While this drug will provide much-needed relief …

Teams are gearing up to take part in the 2011 Relay For Life fundraising event.  Sponsored by the American Cancer Society, Relay For Life is the signature volunteer-driven fundraising event of the American Cancer Society.  Teams of anywhere from 2 to 100 people take turns walking or running around a track over 24 hours, and …

By Nancy Meredith Mesothelioma, an asbestos-related pulmonary cancer, is a rare and painful cancer. The pain associated with the disease varies from patient to patient with over half of the pleural mesothelioma patients experiencing pain in the lower, back and sides of the chest.  Others may experience pain from shortness of breath, and constant and …

Pfizer, the world’s largest drugmaker that supports wellness and prevention, as well as treatment and cures for diseases, has redesigned their website to allow users to search for drugs in their pipeline.  This comes as Pfizer cut their annual research budget by close to $3 billion by dropping research in some of its least profitable-areas.  …

The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) will hold its 7th Annual Asbestos Awareness Conference, Asbestos: Impact on Public Heath, Environment, and the Economy April 1 – 3, 2011, at the Atlanta Marriott Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center.  Exposure to asbestos is the direct cause of multiple diseases including mesothelioma, asbestosis and lung cancer.     Symptoms …