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Find a loved one has mesothelioma. can be devastating news, and think of taking care of them can be daunting. You may find asking yourself? "? What can I do to help" and "How will this affect my daily life"
Because mesothelioma is malignant and fatal cancer, it takes a force you, friends and family members to help your family live a happy, healthy and comfortable, regardless of the severity of this disease. But taking care of a mesothelioma person can be both physically and mentally draining, it is possible to both your family and yourself to live a productive life after diagnosis.
what is mesothelioma and Who is affected?
There are many things you can do to make things easier on both you as the guardian and your loved one. first, you must learn about the disease. mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive form of cancer usually caused by exposure to asbestos fibers.
This disease affects the mesothelium, the thin membrane that protects the lungs, heart and other organs. If the asbestos fibers are inhaled or ingested, the fibers can become lodged in the lining. Those exposed to asbestos fibers are many times veterans, especially those who served in the US Navy, construction, demolition and renovation workers, auto mechanics, insulators, shipyard workers, employees of the asbestos mine, millers, manufacturing and boiler workers workers factories.
How can we treat mesothelioma?
Although treatment depends on many factors ?? such as the stage of a person with cancer, the patient's overall health, the type of mesothelioma and tumor localization ?? there are various treatment options and plans available. Available treatments include: surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and more
Simply because mesothelioma is so aggressive does not mean it is always resistant to treatment .. Many patients are able to lead a normal life with the disease by managing symptoms with one or more treatment options.
What can you do to take care of a mesothelioma patient?
- Learn: as mentioned earlier, it is important to know as much as possible about the disease as symptoms, treatment plans, and more . In order to treat the patient in the best way possible, you need to know all the key information concerning mesothelioma. You can gain knowledge by talking to healthcare professionals, reading medical books, and looking for reliable sources on the Internet
- Be strong :. It is important to be strong for you and your beloved. While you experience the distress and pain, your beloved is also known even to an even higher intensity
- Ensuring medication is taken :. Simple things such as taking medications on time and taking the correct dosage are ways to help the patient. These drugs have a direct effect on their condition and help relieve pain and treat cancer. As a caregiver, it is important to understand the role that drugs were in control of their disease and to your loved on the way of comfort and recovery
- Keep a record: . Keep a diary of the progress of your loved one and any changes in health or behavior. Often they do not recognize the changes themselves, which is where you come in. It is important for a doctor to be able to view a status report so that the physician can determine the next steps treatment. This is also a great way for you and your loved one to see that they are slowly but surely returning to normal life, even if treatment is involved. This may be encouraging both of you
- Recruit Help :. This is not a work of one person. Do not let it become one. Non-medical aid, home care can be there when you can not. Home care services can help you with a personal care and assistance with hygiene, meal preparation, housekeeping, shopping, safety supervision, and loved company. Home care is a great option, allowing you to maintain your schedule and busy commitments. You will have peace of mind knowing that your loved one is well cared for. There are many trusted home care agencies to choose from. Home care services are personalized for you and your beloved.
Caring for a loved one with mesothelioma can be difficult and is not an easy path. However, with love, care and help from others, you may as well live a quality of life and help give your loved one the drive and inspiration to overcome obstacles he or she will to face.
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