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Alternative Treatment for Mesothelioma

Friday, July 30th, 2010

Treatment Mesothelioma

Patients suffering from pain a lot of experience mesothelioma. Therefore reasonable to seek various ways to alleviate it. When the counter and prescription drugs fail, many patients come in looking for less traditional ways to combat this disease. Acupuncture is one way.

A large number of studies conducted in the U.S. and abroad show that acupuncture is helpful in reducing pain associated with cancer such as mesothelioma and cancer treatments like chemotherapy. Other studies also indicate that acupuncture can reduce vomiting often associated with various chemotherapeutic agents. However, other studies have shown that acupuncture may help boost the immune system in general.

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Clinical Features

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Clinical FeaturesThe incidence of this tumor is increasing worldwide as a result of widespread exposure to asbestos.

Eighty percent of patients with malignant mesothelioma are male and present with a pleural effusion commonly associated with shortness of breath and often accompanied by chest pain (more than 60% of patients).

The combination of pleural effusion of unexplained causes, and chest pain should raise suspicion of malignant mesothelioma although initial cytologic findings are negative. (more…)

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