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Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that develops almost exclusively from exposure to asbestos. It is an aggressive form of cancer that affects cells of the mesotheluim, form the lining to vital organs, such as the lungs, heart, and abdomen. Most individuals who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma worked around asbestos, and inhaled the fibers into
Your doctor has just given you life-changing news. What next? If you have been recently been diagnosed with cancer, processing this information can be difficult, and talking about it with your loved ones can be even harder. Telling your spouse or children can be an extremely emotional time. However, these moments can also be therapeutic.
Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be one of the most difficult moments of a person’s life. Anxiety, fear, shock, depression, and anger are all common emotions, and a patient may feel each of these throughout the course of his or her treatment. Coping with the disease will be difficult, but it isn’t impossible. Often a
Leukemia is a type of cancer that begins in the bone marrow and affects the way white blood cells are produced. A person with leukemia produces abnormal white blood cells that do not function properly. These abnormal cells do not work correctly, and do not die when they should, making it difficult for healthy blood
In 2013, an estimated 9,000 Americans will be diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Of these, 4,000 will be under the age of thirty-five. Hodgkin’s Lymphoma is a type of cancer that begins in the lymphatic system. The primary function of the lymphatic system is to aid the body in fighting diseases and infections. This system is
November is Stomach Cancer Awareness month. By the end of 2013, an estimated 13,000 men and 8,000 women will have been diagnosed with stomach cancer in the US. This type of cancer affects the stomach lining and often spreads to adjacent organs and throughout the body. Because stomach cancer is the fourth most common cancer,
In 2013, it is estimated that there will be over 30,000 new cases of liver cancer and over 20,000 deaths from liver cancer in the United States. The liver is one of the body’s largest and most essential organs. Weighing roughly 3 pounds, this football-sized organ sits below the lungs and above the stomach on
The holiday season is usually spent in fellowship and celebration with friends and family. Many people enjoy spending this time of the year exchanging gifts, attending parties, and participating in religious celebrations. However, for someone with cancer, the holiday season can become a stressful time. As a cancer patient, you may wonder how to balance
The New Year is a time to reflect on the past and look forward to the coming months, especially for those who have been affected by cancer. Survivors can use the New Year as a reason to make plans for the future and celebrate all of the possibilities life has to offer. For those who