What Patients Say About Cancer Treatment at New Hope
What Is Mesothelioma?
Battling cancer begins with being armed with essential information about the disease.
Mesothelioma is cancer of the mesothelium, a protective membrane that lines most of the body's internal organs. Exposure to asbestos is the leading cause of this rare and aggressive cancer, which occurs in the protective tissues covering the lungs, abdomen, and heart. Regardless of where cancer originates, malignant cells from the mesothelium can invade and damage nearby tissues. Mesothelioma cancer cells can also metastasize (spread) to other parts of the body.
Mesotheliomas We Treat at New Hope Unlimited
The principal types of mesotheliomas are:
Pleural Mesothelioma
The most common type of mesothelioma affects the lungs. Pleural mesothelioma results from the inhalation of asbestos fibers.
Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Inhaled or swallowed asbestos fibers can remain confined in the lining of the abdomen (peritoneum).
Pericardial Mesothelioma
Asbestos fibers can stick to the pericardium or the lining around the heart cavity.
Testicular Mesothelioma
In extremely rare cases, asbestos exposure can cause a primary tumor to develop in the testicles.
Mesothelioma Symptoms
Common signs and symptoms of mesothelioma include:
- Dry coughing
- Blood in sputum (phlegm)
- Shortness of breath
- Respiratory complications, leading to a lung collapsing
- Pain in the chest or abdomen
- Night sweats and fevers
- Fluid around the lungs (pleural effusion)
- Fatigue or weakness in the muscles
It is important to consult a mesothelioma specialist if you have a history of asbestos exposure, especially if you experience these symptoms. Early diagnosis is key, which may improve your mesothelioma prognosis and life expectancy.
Mesothelioma Causes, Risks Factors, and Prevention
Asbestos is a proven cause of mesothelioma. Its use in the military was widespread from 1940 to 1980, resulting in many veterans being diagnosed with mesothelioma today.
The following factors increase a person’s risk of mesothelioma:
- Exposure to zeolites or minerals chemically related to asbestos
- Exposure to high doses of radiation to the chest or abdomen
- Infection with the SV40 virus
Because asbestos still lingers in many workplaces and households, it is crucial to educate yourself about asbestos safety. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) currently requires employers to examine the air and keep asbestos levels below 0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter during an 8-hour work shift.
It is likewise important to take precautions at home to keep you and your family safe from asbestos dangers. Some in-home items may contain asbestos, including roof shingles and tar, popcorn ceilings, drywall and drywall glue, floor tiles, joint compounds, attic insulations, and wrapping on pipes and electrical wires.
Detection and Diagnosis
If you exhibit signs of mesothelioma, your physician will perform a variety of tests to rule out other diseases. In most cases, it takes weeks or months for medical doctors to arrive at an accurate diagnosis.
Tests and techniques included in determining and staging mesothelioma are blood work, imaging tests, and biopsies. Identifying the stage and other diagnostic details are necessary to learn your prognosis and to predict your life expectancy.
Malignant Mesothelioma Alternative Treatments
New Hope offers precise ways to combat mesothelioma. Unlike conventional medicine, our targeted therapy focuses on cancer cells while causing the least damage to healthy cells. Our cancer treatment center has the innovative technology, medical team, support, and wellness services needed to treat the whole person – not just the disease. Click Here to learn more.
Our Promise
- Advanced Cancer Treatments
- Top-Rated Physicians
- Personal Care
- Patient Satisfaction
Our Top-of-the-Line Medical Facilities
At New Hope Unlimited, we pride ourselves in providing superior comfort, cleanliness, and cancer care at our 8,000 square foot medical treatment center in San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico. We worked with renowned architects and contractors to create the ideal space for recovery, which includes state-of-the-art lounge areas and spacious private in-rooms that assure the comfort of our patients and their loved ones.
To make our patients feel right at home, each private ward is equipped with high-definition U.S. television, quality bedding, and high-speed internet connection. And with proper nutrition playing a vital role in cancer recovery, New Hope Unlimited also fulfills the dietary needs of each patient using fresh, organic produce to prepare breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners.
Comfort and cleanliness are also strictly implemented in our medical treatment rooms, which are equipped with the latest medical supplies and technology to provide the highest standard of care and treatment. Our medical center also has an in-house Hyperbaric Chamber, a well-established therapy for decompression sickness, exclusively available for our patients’ use.
Further, New Hope Unlimited has maintained its exceptional partnership with Hospital Migoo, a medical group comprised of certified physicians and specialists committed to our patients’ care and well-being.
FAQs
1. How common is mesothelioma?
The American Cancer Society records about 2,000 to 3,000 new cases of mesothelioma each year in the United States.
2. What is the latency period for mesothelioma?
The average latency period for mesothelioma patients is 20 to 50 years from initial asbestos exposure. For that reason, many people with malignant mesothelioma are in their 60s or 70s.
3. What specific treatments does New Hope offer?
Click here to learn about our combination of conventional, alternative, and holistic therapies for mesothelioma.
