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1. The mention of Cancun brings to mind many ideas.
2. Cancun is a growing dental tourism hub.
3. Canadians and American citizens opt for Cancun because of the close proximity.
4. Dental procedures in Mexico are cheaper than obtained in other areas of the world.
5. A large proportion of Mexican citizens speak English.
6. Travelling to Cancun is a great way of combining vacation and health.
7. Different dental procedures can be achieved in Cancun.
8. Dental procedures in Cancun are structured to fit the patient’s timeline.
9. Cancun hospitals often offer outside hospital services.
10. Mexican surgeons are US board certified. https://medicaltourism.wordchapter.com/expansion-dental-tourism-continues-mexico/
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1. It is hard to break the news of mesothelioma diagnosis.
2. Experience does not make breaking bad news of mesothelioma easier.
3. Physicians should avoid too much use of medical jargons when breaking bad news.
4. Those who don’t understand the severity of mesothelioma will be indifferent to the news.
5. People are still not aware of the dangers of asbestos exposure.
6. Explain every term when discussing mesothelioma.
7. You have to choose your words carefully when breaking bad news.
8. Lies can devastate the patient if they realize the truth.
9. Asbestos makes the cells to lose their contact inhibition mechanism.
10. Asbestos has been used in many manufacturing companies. https://mesothelioma.wordchapter.com/breaking-bad-news-mesothelioma-victims-families/Article highlights:
1. Mesothelioma victims need to make realistic New Year resolution.
2. Different conditions can lead to personal reflection.
3. Mesothelioma diagnosis leads to trauma.
4. The progress of mesothelioma can have devastating effect on the patient.
5. Victims of mesothelioma need to eliminate external stress.
6. Patients should incorporate visit to hospitals in their plan.
7. Oncologists should be involved in plans that involve strenuous activities.
8. Cancer patients should avoid spending too much on vacations.
9. Patients and family members should plan for the worst.
10. Families need to realize that the patient may become a financial burden. https://mesothelioma.wordchapter.com/need-mesothelioma-patients-plan-realistic-new-year-resolution/Article highlights:
1. Mesothelioma is a major type of cancer that spread in the United States.
2. Anxiety naturally grips those who are newly diagnosed as mesothelioma patient.
3. Many mesothelioma patients forget to ask their oncologists the questions they have in mind.
4. Some patients assume that the oncologist will bring up the question they intend to ask.
5. Communications between patients and oncologists are mostly formal and inadequate.
6. The oncologists will not be able to fully help a patient if they do not understand them.
7. Doctors are rarely trained on effective communication.
8. Patients need to write down the questions they wish to ask their oncologists in order not to forget.
9. Write down the reply your oncologist provides to your questions.
10. Book longer appointments if you have a long list of questions to ask. https://mesothelioma.wordchapter.com/different-questions-expected-ask-mesothelioma-oncologist/Article highlights:
1. Mesothelioma patients need tremendous emotional support.
2. Too much expectation should not be placed on the victim by the caregiver.
3. It is hard to reach a balance of communication between caregivers and patients.
4. The explosion of emotion is one thing that no one can master.
5. The stress of a mesothelioma patient increases as cancer progresses.
6. Caregivers working as a team should respect each other.
7. Each caregiver should find their strength and fit in.
8. Patients should be a part of decision making process since the outcome will have a direct effect on them.
9. Every patient will react to the same situation in a different way.
10. Caregivers should never feel as if they are in a contest. https://mesothelioma.wordchapter.com/mesothelioma-caregivers-can-cope-stress/Article highlights:
1. Exercise has a good therapeutic effect.
2. Exercising is a very important aspect of cancer management plan.
3. The popular cancer treatments are chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation.
4. Diet can be used to minimize the side effect of cancer treatment.
5. Everyone understands the importance of food to life.
6. There are tons of information on mesothelioma diet on the internet.
7. Only information from credible sources should be taken seriously.
8. A diet that works for one person may not work for the other.
9. Oncology dieticians can be found in cancer centers and hospitals.
10. Dieticians will guide you on the proper diet to use and fight mesothelioma. https://mesothelioma.wordchapter.com/necessity-mesothelioma-patients-work-closely-oncology-dietitian/Article highlights:
1. Fruits and vegetables help the body to fight off infection.
2. Cancer diet should contain high antioxidants.
3. Antioxidants mop up free radicals in the body which are vital for the fight against cancer.
4. Food shortage is as a result of food wastage.
5. Certain parts of discarded fruits and vegetables have high nutritive content.
6. Broccoli stalk makes up 70% of the vegetable.
7. Polyphenols and glucosinolates are the other contents of Broccoli that are anti-cancer.
8. Citrus peels contain limonene which has anti-inflammatory properties.
9. Citrus peels can be boiled with sugar to make a candied lemon.
10. Sprig of parsley has a large store of vitamin C and K. https://mesothelioma.wordchapter.com/foods-can-help-mesothelioma-patients-fight-cancer/Article highlights:
1. Terminal illnesses make people lose their privacy.
2. Chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation therapy are the treatment options available for mesothelioma.
3. The treatment options available for mesothelioma can lead to fatigue.
4. Standing in the kitchen can become difficult for mesothelioma patients because of fatigue.
5. Reorganizing the kitchen can help fight fatigue.
6. The kitchen is important because meals are prepared there.
7. Meals for mesothelioma patients have to be nutritive to help them fight infection.
8. Kitchen utensils that are used frequently can be kept in areas that are easy to reach.
9. Lighter and mashed foods will aid swallowing for cancer patients.
10. The American Cancer Society has recommended that cancer patients observe good personal hygiene. https://mesothelioma.wordchapter.com/arranging-kitchen-favor-person-mesothelioma/Article highlights:
1. Exercise improves the functioning of the heart.
2. Mesothelioma is cancer caused by exposure to asbestos.
3. Drastic changes occur in the body of mesothelioma victims.
4. Healthier life for mesothelioma victims can reduce the burden on their family and friends.
5. Mesothelioma can distort the appetite of their victims.
6. Exercise can help improve the appetite of mesothelioma victims.
7. A good diet helps mesothelioma victim to build an immune defense.
8. Stress can be combatted using exercise.
9. Mesothelioma greatly affects the mobility of the patient.
10. Your oncologist should be duly informed about your exercise regimen. https://mesothelioma.wordchapter.com/benefits-make-exercise-compulsory-mesothelioma-patients/Article highlights:
1. Mesothelioma affects different people differently.
2. Asbestos inhalation is the primary cause of mesothelioma.
3. The decline of patient’s health comes in stages.
4. Hospice care is reserved for patients with short duration to live.
5. Mesothelioma progression can be gradual and drastic.
6. Cancer can lead to memory loss.
7. Those who have mesothelioma usually have difficulty in balancing.
8. It is always difficult to properly care for mesothelioma patients.
9. The hospice team will create a plan that is peculiar with the patient.
10. Taking a patient to a hospice home may feel like abandoning them. https://mesothelioma.wordchapter.com/hospice-care-choose-alternative-care-program/Article highlights:
1. Current mesothelioma treatment will consume most of the patient’s time.
2. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy are the most widely used treatment for mesothelioma patients.
3. Spending time with family and friends drives depression from mesothelioma patients.
4. Mesothelioma patients are advised to exercise.
5. Loss of appetite is a side effect of chemotherapy.
6. A healthy diet helps to boost the immune system of mesothelioma patients.
7. Some herbs have therapeutic effects that fight cancer.
8. Meal planning takes care of the three different meals of the day.
9. The food choices of the different members of the family have to be put into consideration when planning a meal.
10. Mesothelioma can affect a patient’s sense of taste and appetite. https://mesothelioma.wordchapter.com/cancer-patients-plan-meal/Article highlights:
1. Mesothelioma can be managed with diet and exercise.
2. Mesothelioma is linked to asbestos exposure.
3. Foods that will help the body fight diseases are essential for mesothelioma patients.
4. Omega-3 is very effective for body cell protection and brain development.
5. Omega-3 is usually found in fishes and marine life.
6. The highest source of Omega-3 is found in cold water fishes.
7. The amount of Omega-3 varies with fishes.
8. Wild fishes have more of the compound than farmed fishes.
9. Omega-3 is classified into three.
10. Two of the three types of Omega-3 are found in fishes while one is found in plants. https://mesothelioma.wordchapter.com/a-diet-rich-in-omega-3-can-help-you-fight-mesothelioma/