When coming to Mesothelioma treatment, you definitely
deserve to have the doctors you respect and are
comfortable with. Don't hesitate to ask questions,
express your concerns, and choose another doctor or
healthcare provider if you are not satisfied with the
mesothelioma treatment and asbestosis treatment you
received.
People diagnosed with this disease are often told that
their expected survival duration is only from eight to
twelve months. However, specialists in treating
malignant mesothelioma at the leading cancer centers
often have better statistics. Research is under way to
find ways to better treat all types of mesothelioma.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a
new drug for use in cases of pleural mesothelioma or
cancer of the lung lining. It is to be used in
conjunction with another drug, cisplatin. Alimta is the
first drug approved for treating Mesothelioma . Several
adverse of taking alimta are addressed by adding folic
acid and vitamin B-12 to the diet. The FDA believes this
product to be safe and effective.
Mesothelioma New Approach Treatment
Researchers are taking different approaches by studying
ways to imitate or stimulate our human body immune
system's natural response to cancer. There are ways to
possibly assist Mesothelioma patient's own immune system
in fighting cancer without interfering with
chemotherapy, radiation or other traditional
Mesothelioma treatment. In fact, some may actually
enhance the efficacy of traditional methods.
You might find it helpful to use one or more of these
mesothelioma treatments in conjunction with the
traditional medical care you are receiving.
Mesothelioma patients can help immune system by trying
one or a combination of the the following approaches:
Consider massage, Yoga, meditation, aromatherapy,
breathing methods or other less structured forms of
relaxation.
Take appropriate diet, eliminate trans fats, add Omega
3's with 1-2 tablespoons of flax oil, or 2-4 tablespoons
of freshly ground flax seed, or 2-4 grams per day of
fish oil.
Take Psychotherapy, counseling, acupuncture,
hypnotherapy, art therapy to gain self control and help
releasing pain
Take an immune modulator: eat gourmet mushrooms, take
mushroom extracts, herbal preparations of Astragalus and
Ecchinacea, purified in concentrated colostrum products.
A product called AG-Immune by BodyWise has these
elements in one capsule.
Add enzymes before meals to enhance chemotherapy drugs
and possibly extend survival. Over-the-counter
supplements are available at health food stores. If you
are serious about enzyme therapy, you should consult a
practitioner familiar with appropriate dosages.
These are some other therapies for treating Mesothelioma
that are still under research:
Immuno-Augmentation Therapy
Types of Immunotherapy may allow for repair of cells or
stimulation of the immune system to fight and destroy
cancer cells.
Antineoplaston Therapy
Antineoplastons are naturally occurring proteins found
in the urine and blood of humans and other animals.
Certain of these proteins are believed having the
ability to inhibit cancer cell growth.
Gene Therapy
Gene Therapy or Replacement Gene Therapy both hold
promise as ways to correct an abnormal gene that causes
cancer to grow out of control. Gene Therapy treats
cancer at the DNA level. Replacement Gene Therapy
involves replacing a mutated or missing gene to prevent
cancer from growing out of control.
Doctor should be informed about any type of treatments
Mesothelioma patient would like to try on or being
considered. More information on diet and nutrients for
the Mesothelioma patient can be found in our resource
section.
There are many things a patient can do to cope with
feelings of stress, anxiety and depression
