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If you’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma, it’s normal to experience an array of emotions. Once you and your doctor have spoken about treatment options and your prognosis, you can focus on getting the care you need and spending time with your family. Unfortunately, treatment for mesothelioma comes at a high cost. (more…)

A mesothelioma diagnosis is gut-wrenching. Unfortunately for patients and their loved ones, there is no cure for this type of cancer. There are, however, treatment options that can extend someone’s prognosis or provide comfort during the end-stages of life. While standard mesothelioma treatment options include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation, there are alternatives for patients looking to help find a cure. Let’s take a look at what you need to know about mesothelioma clinical trials—including how they work, how to determine if you’re eligible to participate in one, and[...]

While the COVID-19 pandemic is ongoing, doctors, researchers, and other medical professionals are still learning about the possible risks for mesothelioma patients. While there has yet to be any major publications or connections between the two illnesses, there is a significant amount of information regarding the risk of infections in general for cancer patients. While there are steps everyone can take to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus, mesothelioma patients and those with compromised immune systems need to understand the unique risks they face in terms of the[...]