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Mesothelioma.com
is featuring information about how the
alternative therapy known as REFLEXOLOGY is naturally designed to help mesothelioma cancer patients manage pain. Read
the information on this page or for additional informaiton, click on this link:
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website also has the most up-to-date and comprehensive information about Pleural Mesothelioma on the web today; with information ranging from a complete list of symptoms, to treatment options
and steps to take after a diagnosis. Use the link below.
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Click above to go to Mesothelioma Prognosis.org website Mesothelioma Prognosis
Although there are hundreds
of types of cancer, mesothelioma is a fairly rare type of cancer affecting the lungs. Only around three percent of cancer
patients are diagnosed with mesothelioma. While it is typically related to the lungs and the lining of the lungs, this deadly
disease can also affect the heart and abdomen. Men are four times more likely to receive a diagnosis of mesothelioma, most
likely due to factors leading to the development of the disease.
Since there is no cure for the fatal illness,
those diagnosed with mesothelioma generally face a life expectancy of less than a year from when they receive their diagnosis.
However, depending upon when the cancer is caught and the treatment, it is possible to live longer with the illness.
Causes of Mesothelioma
The main cause of mesothelioma
is Asbestos, a type of material that was used in many different ways up until the 1970s when it was finally linked to causing
health problems. Many people who worked in mines, factories, shipyards, and even schools have been exposed to the cancer-causing
material and diagnosed with mesothelioma. Due to the nature of many of the jobs and the fact that many women did not work
decades ago, it is easy to understand why more men have been diagnosed with the condition than women.
Much
of the problem with mesothelioma is that it takes time for the disease to present itself. Many people with mesothelioma were
probably exposed to the asbestos twenty or thirty years prior, and by the time the cancer is found, it is too late to treat
it, thus leading to a fatal prognosis.
Types of Mesothelioma
There is one type of mesothelioma that is non-cancerous, known as benign mesothelioma. However, there are four other types
of mesothelioma known as malignant cancers, meaning they are deadly. These include pleural mesothelioma, peritoneal mesothelioma,
pericardial mesothelioma, and testicular mesothelioma.
Pleural Mesothelioma: This
is the most common type of mesothelioma, in which the cancer develops in the lining of the lungs, also known as the pleura.
Around 75% of those suffering from mesothelioma have been diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma.
Peritoneal Mesothelioma: This type of mesothelioma presents itself in about 20% of mesothelioma cases, and is
when cancer is found in the peritoneal membrane, or abdominal cavity.
Pericardial Mesothelioma:
The lining of the heart, or pericardium, is affected in this type of mesothelioma, which affects less than 5% of those with
the disease.
Testicular Mesothelioma: This is the rarest form of mesothelioma,
and is found in the testicles.
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What is Mesothelioma?
Malignant mesothelioma is a rare type of
cancer that occurs in the thin layer of cells lining the body's internal organs, known as the mesothelium. There are three
recognized types of mesothelioma. Pleural mesothelioma is the most common form of the disease, accounting for roughly 70%
of cases, and occurs in the lining of the lung known as the pleura. Peritoneal mesothelioma occurs in the lining of the abdominal
cavity, known as the peritoneum and pericardial mesothelioma originates in the pericardium, which lines the heart.
Who is at risk for Mesothelioma?
The only recognized cause of mesothelioma
is exposure to asbestos, though other factors such as smoking can make mesothelioma more or less likely in some individuals.
Industrial laborers were widely subjected to asbestos exposure on the job, as the material was widely used throughout the
20th century. Few of these workers knew they were being exposed to asbestos and thus put at risk for mesothelioma, however,
despite the fact that many manufacturers were aware the material was hazardous. In most cases, mesothelioma symptoms will
not appear in an individual exposed to asbestos until many years after the exposure has occurred. Those who believe they may
have been exposed to asbestos are at risk for mesothelioma and should fill out our form to receive a free mesothelioma information
packet, detailing treatment options, emerging therapies, and jobsite exposure information.
Mesothelioma Treatment
Once an individual has been diagnosed with mesothelioma,
the next step is to discuss mesothelioma treatment options with his/her physician. Recent scientific research has produced
significant breakthroughs with regard to treatment protocols for mesothelioma patients and more options are now available
for managing mesothelioma and supporting improved quality of life. Newly diagnosed mesothelioma patients always have many
questions about the treatment options that would be most effective for them, including those about new treatment therapies
like Alimta® and Cisplatin and other chemotherapy drugs. In addition to these newer drugs that are being used to treat
asbestos cancer, mesothelioma patients also have a number of "conventional" treatment options to consider, including
mesothelioma chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery.
Mesothelioma clinical trials and experimental treatments
are still other options that some mesothelioma patients may be eligible to participate in. Our site features a comprehensive
mesothelioma cancer treatment section that includes important information for patients and families. We've included resources
on top mesothelioma doctors such as Dr. Sugarbaker, as well as a comprehensive list of questions that you may wish to discuss
with your personal physician when preparing a mesothelioma treatment plan. We are always providing new and informative resources
regarding mesothelioma treatment including: Clinical Trials, conventional treatments, experimental therapies, as well as alternative
mesothelioma treatment options. Check back often for the most recent advances in mesothelioma treatments.
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Alternative Mesothelioma Treatment Options
There are many
options for treatment upon receiving a mesothelioma diagnosis. Traditional treatments, such as chemotherapy, surgery, or radiation,
may be the very first options that a physician will recommend. These, however, are not the only options, and many individuals
suffering from mesothelioma choose to couple the traditional forms of mesothelioma treatment with alternative options.
Mesothelioma.com is featuring information about how the alternative therapy known as REFLEXOLOGY is designed to help mesothelioma
cancer patients manage pain.
Alternative treatments that may benefit individuals who suffer from asbestos cancer
include:
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is often used as a palliative therapy,
involving the insertion of very narrow needles into the skin at specific pressure points. This has been proven to relieve
pain in many individuals suffering from a wide variety of ailments, including mesothelioma.
Aromatherapy
This method of therapy involves the use of aromatic oils, plants, and other substances to be
used in conjunction with massage and or baths. These fragrances can result in a heightened mood, which can promote good health
and pain relief.
Bowenwork
Bowenwork can help elicit the relaxation
response in mesothelioma cancer patients to help lessen the side effects associated with traditional treatments like chemotherapy
and radiation.
Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic care is an alternative
therapy used to help mesothelioma cancer patients manage pain while going through conventional treatments like chemotherapy.
Craniosacral Therapy
Craniosacral Therapy is an alternative treatment
that can help manage pain and the side effects of more conventional treatments for mesothelioma.
Emotional Freedom Technique
The Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is used as a complementary therapy to
other conventional mesothelioma cancer treatments to help relieve pain and anxiety in patients.
Feng Shui
The Chinese practice of Feng Shui recommends making changes to a cancer patient's environment
to enhance the flow of Qi. This complementary therapy can support mesothelioma cancer patients throughout their mesothelioma
treatment.
Healing and Therapeutic Touch Therapy
Healing Touch Therapy
is an emerging therapy that is becoming more widely used by patients battling cancer like mesothelioma. This therapy invokes
the relaxation response in patients and can help lessen the negative side effects associated with conventional cancer treatments.
Health Coaching
Health Coaching can help mesothelioma patients enjoy better
quality of life, lessen pain and stress and make important lifestyle changes that can help speed up recovery from their cancer
treatment.
Herbal & Nutritional Supplements
Many natural herbs
have natural medicinal aspects which have been used to treat seemingly incurable ailments. Nutritional Supplements many times
work in conjunction with herbal remedies to provide the body with the necessary vitamins and minerals to fight off infection
and other illness.
Homeopathy
Homeopathy can be a helpful complementary
therapy to traditional mesothelioma cancer treatment therapies. Learn more and find a homeopathy practitioner near you.
Hypnotherapy
Guided hypnosis sessions can have substantial positive effect
on a patient undergoing treatment for cancer, including mesothelioma. For this reason, hypnosis is now being increasingly
integrated into alternative cancer treatment regimens.
Lymph Drainage Therapy
Manual lymph drainage therapy is a technique that uses very gentle manipulation to help reduce swelling in the body after
surgery or radiation treatment in mesothelioma cancer patients.
Manual Therapy
Integrative manual therapy is a gentle, non-invasive form of therapy that can be very helpful for cancer patients looking
to ease pain and anxiety from their illness.
Massage
Massage therapy
is the practice of hands-on physical manipulation of the body's soft tissue. Massage can be both relaxing and pain-relieving.
Massage methods include Acupressure, Anma, and Balinese, all of which have differing effects on the body. Massage is often
used during treatments for certain health conditions, like cancer, to ease muscle tension and induce relaxation.
Meditation
Meditation is the process of moving into deep relaxation. It is therapeutic
in the sense that it can help patients develop a calm mind to make sound decisions and be at peace with health conditions
they may have, including cancer like mesothelioma.
Naturopathy
Naturopathy
is an alternative paradigm of medicine that focuses on nature's remedy and the body's intrinsic ability to heal itself. Naturopathy
favors a holistic approach to treating illnesses like mesothelioma through the use of mineral, diet, and lifestyle-based remedies.
Nutritional Resources
Proper nutrition and a healthy lifestyle can prove
to be an important factor in the treatment of someone who has been diagnosed with mesothelioma.
Osteopathy
Osteopathy is a complementary therapy that mesothelioma cancer patients find helpful for reducing
stress, fatigue and some of the unpleasant side effects of chemotherapy.
Reflexology
Foot reflexology is an alternative treatment
therapy designed to help mesothelioma cancer patients manage pain.
Reiki
Reiki promotes a deep sense of relaxation and well-being and is an alternative therapy that many mesothelioma cancer patients
are now using as part of there overall treatment plan.
TENS Therapy
Transcutaneous
Electric Nerve Stimulation is used as a palliative care option. An electrical stimulation is directed through different areas
of the body resulting in pain relief which can increase the level of endorphins. TENS Therapy is typically administered by
a physical therapist, but can also be done at home if a patient has the necessary documentation for TENS equipment.
Thermography
Thermography, which is a type of medical imaging, can help detect
problems in the body, like mesothelioma cancer, and can also aid in monitoring the healing process.
Yoga
Yoga is a combination of meditation and movement. Yoga is of Hindu origin and is designed to promote
a heightened sense of oneness between body and mind, inducing relaxation and contentment.
Why should I consider alternative treatment?
When paired with traditional treatment methods, alternative
options can be an important component of a treatment plan. These alternative methods are most helpful in regards to controlling
pain and maintaining balance and peace within an individuals mind and body. Many patients find these treatments, such as massage
or meditation, to be a welcome distraction from the ongoing cycle of hospital visits, medication, and general stress associated
with a cancer diagnosis.
It is very important to consult with your physician before pursuing any new form of treatment.
A doctor will be able to determine whether or not a patient is healthy enough to incorporate alternative treatment practices
into their already-established treatment plan.
If you have questions about alternative treatments or your legal
rights please contact us.
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To make a Reflexology Appointment at FootsmArts REFLEXOLOGY, please contact DESPINA ARZOUMAN at 626-355-3414,
or by e-mail at despina12@footsmarts-reflexology.com, or despina12@verizon.net, or by clicking the link below:
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Or, call the number below for an appointment:
FootsmArts Reflexology * 243 N. Hermosa Avenue * Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Phone: (626) 355-3414 Cell: (626) 242-4785
e-mail: despina12@footsmarts-reflexology.com
alternate e-mail: despina12@verizon.net
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