Health Literacy Month is a Good Time to Ensure Mesothelioma is Understood.

Although understanding the cause of mesothelioma is simple – past exposure to asbestos – understanding the terminology that accompanies the disease can be overwhelming. When patients are diagnosed with the disease they hear terms such as histological... More

Although understanding the cause of mesothelioma is simple – past exposure to asbestos – understanding the terminology that accompanies the disease can be overwhelming. When patients are diagnosed with the disease they hear terms such as histological subtype, extrapleural pneumonectomy, decortication, resection, multi-modal treatment, chemotherapeutic, genetic mutation, and biomarkers. And the list goes on. Do doctors take the time to fully explain these terms and the impact they have on the patient? Less