Thursday, October 26, 2017

Physical Effects of Mesothelioma

Physical Effects of Mesothelioma
Once inside the body, asbestos has the potential to slowly damage DNA in ways that cause a cell to become cancerous. Once a cell turns cancerous, it replicates uncontrollably, resulting in a buildup of cells that slowly forms into a tumor. Mesothelioma is unique in the way it grows. Most...

Side Effects of Mesothelioma Treatment

Side Effects of Mesothelioma Treatment
Treatment of mesothelioma can physically affect the body in significant ways depending on the therapies used. Surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy all cause physical side effects are controlled with medication, diet, exercise and other lifestyle choices. Surgery Pain at incision...

Monday, October 16, 2017

Mesothelioma Veterans Disability Benefits

Mesothelioma Veterans Disability Benefits
Veterans with duty-related mesothelioma can receive monthly disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).The amount of benefits depends in part on the degree of disability, as determined by the VA, although vets with duty-related mesothelioma are usually given the...

Veteran Asbestos Exposure During Service

Veteran Asbestos Exposure During Service
Veterans diagnosed with mesothelioma as a result of active duty are entitled to benefits from the federal governmentDid you know that veterans have a higher incidence of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases than the general population?In fact, veterans make up approximately 30...

Curative vs. Palliative Surgery

Curative vs. Palliative Surgery
Mesothelioma has a complex growth pattern that makes complete surgical removal a very difficult task, which is why surgery that aims to remove all cancer cells is more accurately described as “potentially curative” rather than “curative”.Part of what makes cancer such a stubborn malady...

Mesothelioma Surgery

Mesothelioma Surgery
For patients who are in the process of being diagnosed or have just been diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, surgery is typically one of the standard treatment options doctors will want to consider.Depending on your health and the stage of your cancer, mesothelioma surgery may be used...
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