Mesothelioma Articles: Page 1 of 34
As we continue social distancing, washing our hands, and staying in our homes, a new normal is settling in. For people that are dealing with malignant mesothelioma as well as the COVID- 19 virus, day to day living can be extremely stressful during these uncharted times. What can people who have malignant mesothelioma do day to day? Back to basics like eating right, high protein diet. Walking daily outside if able. Limiting your alcohol intake. Taking your medications as prescribed. Keeping [...]
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When someone is diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, the battle is both mental and physical. The symptoms are numerous and some more frightening than others. Mentally it can have an outsized effect on one’s peace of mind, affecting your physical wellbeing as well as your emotional wellbeing. So how does a mesothelioma patient keep mind and body in sync during a strenuous time like the coronavirus pandemic? First, look around at yourself and jot down your physical symptoms. Put factual [...]
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Being diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma can be an isolating experience. Due to the rarity of the disease it can be difficult to cope with having a deadly disease and to remain positive. Coping for many can be difficult, despite support groups, counselors, and family support. Although they all have the best intentions, sometimes just talking with someone who is also on a mesothelioma journey can be helpful. Summer is a special time of year. Routines are broken and life can slow down a [...]
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Relationships are what make life worth living. Throughout life we have many relationships – parents, siblings, friends, teachers, significant others, neighbors, co-workers. People come and go into our lives, depending on what we are doing, where we are living and working. Some relationships are long and fruitful, and others can be short and forgettable. Not too many decades ago our relationship with our doctor was usually with one doctor, our family practitioner. Then it progressed [...]
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“Summertime and the living is easy,” as we change from Spring to Summer things start to slow down for most of us. The hurried pace we usually live at slows, and many of us take the time to enjoy the weather, our families and vacations. This is the time of year that most look forward to. One of the most welcome things about summer is that it allows us time to reflect on things and make memories that will stay with us. For mesothelioma patients and their families, this time of the year can [...]
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