Mesothelioma Cancer Awareness

A message from our friends at http://www.asbestos.com/


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.
Asbestos is a naturally occurring toxic mineral that was commonly used throughout the 20th century in thousands of products and many industries. Asbestos is naturally resistant to heat and fire, making it ideal for use in insulation. The mineral was often used in insulation and the fine, flexible fibers were frequently mixed with cement and woven into fabrics. Exposure to asbestos can result in the development of serious illnesses such as malignant mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis.







Sunday, April 12, 2009

Not even gardening...

I always like to plant things in the Spring! I just planted some seeds with Natalie yesterday. She was thrilled! I also bought a rosebush, but I haven't planted it yet.

Unfortunately my doctor told me today that one of the things I should avoid while I'm doing chemo is...gardening! He said there's a higher risk of infection since my immune system is going to have a hard time keeping up during the treatments. Rats! I sure am glad I did it the day before he told me. I'm hoping Brian and the boys can plant the rosebush. :-)

I had my first round yesterday. It was OK. I don't feel any nausea or dizziness yet, I do have a terrible heartburn though, and I feel pretty tired. My doctor warned me that the next 2 days will be the worst. He gave me a prescription to take care of these symptoms, so I should be fine.

We'll see...
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