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- What is mesothelioma?
- Symptoms of mesothelioma
- Causes of mesothelioma
- Prevention of mesothelioma
- Risk factors for mesothelioma
- Complications of mesothelioma
- When to see a doctor about mesothelioma
- Diagnosis of mesothelioma
- Conventional treatment of mesothelioma
- Alternative/complementary treatment of mesothelioma
- Living with mesothelioma
- Caring for someone with mesothelioma
Caring for someone with mesothelioma
Partner
There are a number of strategies you can use to help a partner who has mesothelioma:
- Don't smoke - it is not beneficial for your partner if you smoke cigarettes, which are an irritant. If you need to smoke, do so outside and not anywhere near your partner
- Provide fluids - it is important for your partner to be drinking enough water, diluted fruit juice or herbal tea to keep the body well hydrated
- Support - your partner will need a lot of care and support from all their family and friends, so if you can provide some support when you are able to, it will benefit them and make them feel less isolated and alone
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Friends
There are a number of strategies you can use to help a friend who has mesothelioma:
- Don't smoke - it is not beneficial for your friend if you smoke cigarettes, which are an irritant. If you need to smoke, do so outside and not anywhere near your friend
- Support - your friend will need a lot of care and support from all their friends and family, so if you can provide some support when you are able to, it will benefit them and make them feel less isolated and alone
Family
There are a number of strategies you can use to help a family member who has mesothelioma:
- Don't smoke - it is not beneficial for your family member if you smoke cigarettes, which are an irritant. If you need to smoke, do so outside and not anywhere near your partner
- Support - your family member will need a lot of care and support from all their friends and family, so if you can provide some support when you are able to, it will benefit them and make them feel less isolated and alone
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< living with mesothelioma Last reviewed: 3 January 2009 || Last updated: 8 January 2010
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Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
