The staging for patients with malignant mesothelioma is carried out radiographically and/or surgically. Imaging studies – These are commonly used for the evaluation of patients with suspected resectable malignant mesothelioma. Potential options available include CT, MRI, PET, and integrated PET/CT. Chest CT – This is useful in identifying invasion of the ribs, chest wall and …
Depending on their age and ability to cope, children and teens should understand and be involved in the proceedings. As such, it is essential to talk to them about cancer. That way, children will know that their families are willing to provide support and that they can expect them to be honest and candid with …
You may not be sure as to what are the right words to say to the person who has been diagnosed with cancer. Remember that there are no standard words that you can say or the right way to act. Simply listening to what the person with cancer may have to say is usually more …
In some cases, it is family members who first come to know about cancer in a loved one. So, how does a family make critical decisions such as whether or not to tell the person or when exactly to do it? Are some individuals too young, too old or too emotionally sensitive to know? Most …
Individuals diagnosed with cancer often wonder as to whom to share this information with and how exactly to do that. Generally they feel pressured to pass on this information, but most individuals are able to wait till the time they think they are ready. There is no fixed time as to when people start feeling …
Your doctors and nurses can act as reliable sources of information, especially for your medical questions. Prior to your appointments, you need to prepare a list of question that you may have about your specific type of cancer, its treatment, side-effects of treatment, and any activities that may be barred during the treatment. Other health …
Your health care team will first gather all information about you and your mesothelioma. Physical examination, imaging tests, a biopsy and other types of lab tests will be carried out in order to determine your cancer’s stage (extent). In the next step, your doctor will use the collected information to shortlist options and recommend treatment …
People diagnosed with cancer usually feel that the sooner they recover from their cancer, the better it will be. They may be of the opinion that they need to make decisions urgently. They may be worried that additional tests and consultations with other doctors will need more time that could be spent on cancer treatment. …
A Cancer is not like other diseases and nothing can justify someone having it. It is hard to face up to a cancer diagnosis and it is not easy to live with cancer. When you come to know that you have cancer, it is your experiences and personal beliefs that will help you understand the …
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