Mesothelioma treatment with integrative medicine

It has been reported that a man with pleural mesothelioma has seen his tumor disappear from using both alternative and traditional approaches to cancer treatment. The man, who is 73 years old, underwent a surgical procedure that removed the lining of his lungs (known as the mesothelial lining). The tumor however, returned after the surgery. The man underwent chemotherapy and also tried a mushroom extract as well as acupuncture. Subsequent to these treatments, the tumor decreased substantially over a 4-month period and then disappeared completely.

Studies show that about 3,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with mesothelioma annually. Most people diagnosed with mesothelioma are retired workers who had worked in industries that make use of asbestos-containing products. Workers at risk of asbestos exposure include: mechanics, plumbers, sheet metal workers, machinists and others.

Tips for avoiding asbestos exposure at your job

Thousands of retired U.S. workers are diagnosed with asbestos cancers such as mesothelioma and lung cancer every year. Many of these retired workers were exposed to asbestos at their jobs. Workers at risk of asbestos exposure include mechanics, sheet metal workers, construction workers and pipe fitters.

Workers who work with asbestos products can minimize their exposure to asbestos by following these tips:

Wear protective clothing such as masks when working around asbestos.

Get a health exam if you have been exposed to asbestos. Asbestos cancers can take decades to develop. By getting medical check-ups regularly, you improve your chances of early cancer detection.

Report the presence of asbestos to the appropriate authorities.

Stay informed of the best practices with regard to asbestos removal.

Learn what jobs involve the risk of asbestos exposure by visiting www.mesotheliomajobs.com