Mesothelioma Cancer Awareness

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Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer. One of the primary mesothelioma causes is asbestos exposure. The cancer develops in the mesothelium, a protective membrane that lines three body cavities: the thoracic cavity (pleura), abdominal cavity (peritoneum) and the heart sac (pericardium).

A mesothelioma patient’s prognosis, or the probable course and outcome of a disease’s influence on the body, is influenced by numerous factors. Since a mesothelioma diagnosis often occurs once the cancer has progressed to later stages of development, prognosis is typically poor. However if a patient is diagnosed before the cancer has spread or elects to undergo treatment to combat the cancer, their prognosis may improve.
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Monday, April 6, 2009

The day before tomorrow

I came back home on Friday afternoon. My INR was finally within normal range (2.4) so I was discharged.

My computers did not have an Internet connection inside the hospital, so I couldn't write much, although I did keep some notes here and there.

Sally left on Saturday noon (she came late at night on Tuesday), so I really didn't have much time to see her, but I'm so grateful that she took care of the kids while I was in the hospital. It really made a difference for the kids to have her here while I was gone.

I have another appointment with my breast surgeon and my oncologist tomorrow morning, so I'm pretty sure I'll find out when I'll be starting the chemo. I try to take it easy and not get too tired. My pulse is not so high anymore (it had reached 150 on Friday and was about 120 Saturday). I don't feel so out of breath all the time, so that's a good sign.

Brian has been working from home since I got sick so he could keep an eye on things, but we're thinking of sending Natalie to a preschool when he goes back again. This way I can get some rest during the day. I'm thinking that it's going to cost us a pretty penny, but we have to make it work because I could really use some rest. It will be good for her too.

I'm not so worried about tomorrow. I just want to finally see my pathology report and face the ugly beast.
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