Your Nutrition & Diet During Mesothelioma
More and more Mesothelioma survivors are beginning to speak out about this deadly disease and sharing their stories about how they overcame it. One common thread in these stories is how drastically changing their diet has helped them to gain a much healthier, happier and longer life. Below are two remarkable stories about Mesothelioma patients who changed their diet and have lived well beyond their life expectancy with the disease.
Paul Kraus, an Australian Mesothelioma survivor was diagnosed with peritoneal Mesothelioma in 1997. According to Mr. Kraus he developed Mesothelioma about 35 years earlier where he was exposed to asbestos working in a factory. He has been very outspoken about his disease and decided to do whatever it takes to fight this cancer. He became a vegetarian and started taking vitamins and nutritional supplements to his daily diet. He also tried a treatment known as ozone therapy which was very effective. Kraust believes that a combination of all the therapy, drugs and change in diet helped to stabilize his Mesothelioma. He is still alive and leads a full life nearly 13 years after his initial diagnosis.
Rhio O'Connor was suffering from Mesothelioma and chose alternative treatments instead of the traditional medicine, surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Mr. O'Connor lived with Mesothelioma for seven years after he developed his own regimen with the help of several expert physicians. His regimen included drastically changing his diet and following a strict diet of wholesome organic foods including fresh fish and vegetables. He also added 100 nutritional supplements to his daily diet and practiced daily mediation, eliminated sugar, hydrogenated oils and fried foods. James Rhio O'Connor passed away from the asbestos-related cancer on July 11, 2009, but not before publishing a remarkable book about his odyssey entitled, "They said Months, I Chose Years: A Mesothelioma Survivor's Story,"
The survival rate of Mesothelioma patients about twenty years ago was less than one year from the time of diagnosis, but with early detection, aggressive treatment, and a well balanced diet, Mesothelioma patients are living longer than predicted.
Mesothelioma is a disease caused by exposure to asbestos. In most cases, symptoms of Mesothelioma do not appear for decades after initial exposure to asbestos. Because it is not detected until it has reached its later stages, it is very difficult to treat. The symptoms of Mesothelioma are often mistaken for other common diseases such as influenza or pneumonia because the symptoms are so similar and those suffering from this disease may not even realize that they have developed Mesothelioma.
It is extremely important to have a balance between medical treatment and healthy food. The two remarkable stories above shows that a nutritious and well balanced diet play an important part in living a longer, healthier, happier life.
Paul Kraus, an Australian Mesothelioma survivor was diagnosed with peritoneal Mesothelioma in 1997. According to Mr. Kraus he developed Mesothelioma about 35 years earlier where he was exposed to asbestos working in a factory. He has been very outspoken about his disease and decided to do whatever it takes to fight this cancer. He became a vegetarian and started taking vitamins and nutritional supplements to his daily diet. He also tried a treatment known as ozone therapy which was very effective. Kraust believes that a combination of all the therapy, drugs and change in diet helped to stabilize his Mesothelioma. He is still alive and leads a full life nearly 13 years after his initial diagnosis.
Rhio O'Connor was suffering from Mesothelioma and chose alternative treatments instead of the traditional medicine, surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Mr. O'Connor lived with Mesothelioma for seven years after he developed his own regimen with the help of several expert physicians. His regimen included drastically changing his diet and following a strict diet of wholesome organic foods including fresh fish and vegetables. He also added 100 nutritional supplements to his daily diet and practiced daily mediation, eliminated sugar, hydrogenated oils and fried foods. James Rhio O'Connor passed away from the asbestos-related cancer on July 11, 2009, but not before publishing a remarkable book about his odyssey entitled, "They said Months, I Chose Years: A Mesothelioma Survivor's Story,"
Day to Day Tips to Help You
- Plan your meals ahead
- Cook meals in advance and freeze in small portions
- Have a well stocked pantry and freezer with nutritional foods
- Seek professional advice on diet and nutrition
- Add vitamins and nutritional supplements to your daily diet
Survival Rate for Mesothelioma Patients
The survival rate of Mesothelioma patients about twenty years ago was less than one year from the time of diagnosis, but with early detection, aggressive treatment, and a well balanced diet, Mesothelioma patients are living longer than predicted.
Nature of Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a disease caused by exposure to asbestos. In most cases, symptoms of Mesothelioma do not appear for decades after initial exposure to asbestos. Because it is not detected until it has reached its later stages, it is very difficult to treat. The symptoms of Mesothelioma are often mistaken for other common diseases such as influenza or pneumonia because the symptoms are so similar and those suffering from this disease may not even realize that they have developed Mesothelioma.
It is extremely important to have a balance between medical treatment and healthy food. The two remarkable stories above shows that a nutritious and well balanced diet play an important part in living a longer, healthier, happier life.
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