In our Common Questions library Mary Hesdorffer answers some of the most common questions often facing newly diagnosed mesothelioma patients. Mary is the medical liason for the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation and for the past 11 years has been treating patients with mesothelioma.
There are three types of mesothelioma: epitheloid, sarcomatoid, and biphasic. Mary Hesdorffer, a nurse practitioner and Medical Liaison for the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (www.curemeso.org), gives an overview of how the different types can affect the lungs and abdomen.
Mesothelioma is a rare, aggressive cancer caused by asbestos exposure that most commonly affects the lungs (pleural mesothelioma) and abdomen (abdominal mesothelioma). Mary Hesdorffer, a nurse practitioner and Medical Liaison for the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation, gives an overview of this asbestos disease.
Mary Hesdorffer, a nurse pracitioner and Medical Liaison for the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation, describes pleural mesothelioma symptoms in detail, which can include coughing, pneumonia and night sweats.
Mary Hesdorffer, a nurse practitioner and Medical Liaison for the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation, gives an overview of peritoneal mesothelioma (abdominal mesothelioma), a rare cancer that attacks the lining of the abdomen and is caused by asbestos exposure.
Pleural mesothelioma is a rare, aggressive cancer caused by exposure to asbestos that attacks the lining of the lungs. Mary Hesdorffer, a nurse practitioner and Medical Liaison for the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (www.curemeso.org), gives an overview of mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma is a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. Mary Hesdorffer, a nurse practitioner and Medical Liaison for the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (www.curemeso.org), explains the link between asbestos and mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma is an extremely difficult cancer to diagnose and treat. In this video Mary Hesdorffer, a nurse practitioner and Medical Liaison for the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (www.curemeso.org), talks about the effort to find a cure for the disease.
It is possible to develop mesothelioma no matter your age. Mary Hesdorffer, a nurse practitioner and Medical Liaison for the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (www.curemeso.org), explains that even though mesothelioma typically affects individuals over 50, it can also affect younger people.
Mesothelioma requires specialized care from a physician with experience treating mesothelioma patients. In this video Mary Hesdorffer, a nurse practitioner and Medical Liaison for the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (www.curemeso.org), stresses the importance and urgency of finding a specialist.
Because mesothelioma is such a rare cancer it can be difficult finding an experienced physician. Mary Hesdorffer, a nurse practitioner and Medical Liaison for the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (www.curemeso.org), explains that her foundation can help.
There are three types of mesothelioma: epitheloid, sarcomatoid, and biphasic. Mary Hesdorffer, a nurse practitioner and Medical Liaison for the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (www.curemeso.org), gives an overview of how the different types can affect the lungs and abdomen.
Mary Hesdorffer, a nurse practitioner and Medical Liaison for the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation, describes the dangers of asbestos exposure, asbestos diseases and asbestos cancers.
Asbestos has been used in products and buildings throughout the world, exposing thousands of people to its dangers. Mary Hesdorffer, a nurse practitioner and Medical Liaison for the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (www.curemeso.org), talks about the most common jobs where asbestos can be found.
It can take nearly 60 years for mesothelioma to develop after an individual has been expoosed to asbestos. Mary Hesdorffer, a nurse practitioner and Medical Liaison for the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (www.curemeso.org), explains the difficulties this latency period can cause.
Deciding to work with a mesothelioma lawyer is a very personal decision. Mary Hesdorffer, a nurse practitioner and Medical Liaison for the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (www.curemeso.org), explains the benefits of working with an experienced mesothelioma lawyer, and why it is important to have one on your side.
The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation is the leading resource for victims and family members seeking more information about mesothelioma. The Foundation can help you find specialists and answer many of your questions. Contact them at www.curemeso.org.
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