Managing Neuropathy from Chemotherapy

by Shrader Law | Feb 9, 2013 | Mesothelioma

Many patients undergoing chemotherapy experience neuropathy as a side effect of the treatment. Not all chemotherapy drugs have neuropathy as a side effect, but those commonly used drugs which appear to cause nerve damage include paclitaxel, docetaxel, and cisplatin. Usually, it is localized to the fingertips and toes, although it may spread to the hands and feet and occasionally you may...

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Coping with a Cancer Diagnosis

by Shrader Law | Feb 7, 2013 | Mesothelioma

The first step to dealing with a cancer diagnosis is to get the facts. Learn about your type of cancer and potential treatment options so that you have an accurate picture of the illness and how it will affect your life. Some questions you may ask are: Where did this cancer start? Is it aggressive or slow-growing? What are potential treatments, their success rates, and their side effects? When...

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Mesothelioma and Other Cancers Not Covered By Zadroga Bill

by Shrader Law | Feb 5, 2013 | Mesothelioma

September 11th 2001, was one of the most horrible days in our country’s history for many reasons, not all of which became apparent immediately. In addition to the initial wreck and devastation, loss of life and tragedy that ensued that fateful morning, an enduring health issue also presented itself that day. When the planes crashed into New York City’s World Trade Center, a cloud of toxic dust...

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How to Prepare for an Appointment with your Mesothelioma Doctor

by Shrader Law | Feb 5, 2013 | Mesothelioma

If you have mesothelioma symptoms or have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you most likely have a number of doctors’ appointments ahead of you. Doctors are very busy, especially specialists, and to prepare for what could be a very brief appointment it’s a good idea to have some information and questions ready before you even enter the doctor’s office. Here are some good tips to help you prepare...

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Treating Cancer Cachexia: “Wasting Syndrome”

by Shrader Law | Feb 3, 2013 | Mesothelioma

Cachexia, or “wasting syndrome,” is a loss of skeletal muscle and adipose tissue that occurs in the late stages of cancers such as mesothelioma, as well as with other degenerative diseases. Researchers estimate that up to 75% of late-stage cancer patients suffer from cachexia. Cancer Cachexia occurs simultaneously along with cancer anorexia, which has led to the formation of the term...

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