Cancer patients are often bombarded with advice on how they should handle the processing and health.
"You should not do chemo. My aunt almost died on chemo."
"You should try this tea's friend my husband used. It's in remission now! "
" You do not know that cancer feeds on negativity? You have to stay positive. "
Sometimes it seems that everyone has an opinion on your cancer. They are willing to share, even if you do not ask.
weighing all the advice in your mind may feel dizzy. Too much information can contribute to the confusion. Given all people fear have about undergoing cancer treatment, particularly for aggressive disease like mesothelioma, and a general lack of confidence in the US medical system, it is tempting to follow the advice of those around you .
Ultimately, it is you and your family to decide what treatment is best for you. Make treatment choices is not easy, but you will feel more confident if you are fully informed about the type of cancer you have and the treatment options available to you.
Get Trustworthy information
stories and advice from friends and family should be considered anecdotal, but what works for one person does not always work for another. You'll have to collect reliable information on the treatment of mesothelioma to make an educated and informed decision.
Your first and foremost source of information is your oncologist. Try to work with a mesothelioma specialist oncologists because these are the first line treatment of mesothelioma. They use advanced treatments and can help you access innovative clinical trials.
Some cancer centers that specialize in mesothelioma treatment offers libraries where patients can find their specific type of mesothelioma and learn more about how cancer therapies are working.
A number of long-term survivors of mesothelioma complementary therapies combined with traditional cancer treatment, known as integrative oncology.
If you are looking for reliable information about complementary therapies, the Society for Integrative Oncology and Cancer Bureau Complementary and Alternative Medicine of the National Cancer Institute are good resources.
Once you understand your treatment options, you can keep informed conversations with family to determine what is best for you. Weighing pros and cons, talk about fears and discuss healthy coping strategies can help your family develop a plan that fosters trust.
Questions and Answers 2016 Online Support Group April
Patients and carers asked a number of questions during the latest online support group. Here we include answers to one of them
Q :. I feel exhausting sweats that make me feel that I am about to pass out. Is this normal
? A: Yes, it is normal for people with mesothelioma to experience severe sweating. Night sweats are more common but they can occur during the day as well. Not all sweats are accompanied by a fever, but the patient may feel hot or warm. Call your oncologist if a fever higher than 100.5 degrees Fahrenheit.
For some people, chemotherapy can reduce the frequency and intensity of sweating.
Here are some tips to get more comfortable when you experience severe sweating
- Take a shower or a cool bath
- Eat popsicles
- Avoid spicy foods
- Use a night fan
- wear loose clothing to bed
- Keep an extra set of sheets available in case you need to change in the middle of the night
