Surviving Mesothelioma Encourages Readers to Make an Informed Decision when Selecting a Mesothelioma

July 11, 2012 - PRLog -- Choosing a qualified doctor is an important first step when dealing with mesothelioma. Surviving Mesothelioma provides some tips to assist you.

Raleigh, NC - Surviving Mesothelioma is one of the leading websites on the Internet, providing important, late-breaking news and resources for both mesothelioma patients as well as their families. And an integral part of combating mesothelioma involves selecting the best doctor for your particular situation. Below, are a few tips to keep in mind when selecting a mesothelioma practitioner.

Choosing a Mesothelioma Doctor Who is Right for You

It is important to make an informed decision when choosing a mesothelioma doctor. Factors to consider when selecting a mesothelioma doctor include:

• Mesothelioma Experience - How many mesothelioma patients has the doctor has treated during their career?
• In-depth Experience - Specifically, what kinds of mesothelioma patients has the doctor treated before (pleural? peritoneal? localized? advanced?)
• Conventional Treatments - What types of conventional or traditional treatments are used by the doctor to treat mesothelioma?
• Results - What have been the results with the doctors former mesothelioma patients? How many have survived their disease? What types of treatments did they use?
• Alternative Therapy Treatment - Does the doctor engage in any forms of integrative therapies for mesothelioma? If so, what kinds of therapy options do they offer?
• Financial Interests - Does the doctor have any financial connections with any pharmaceutical companies?

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The above examples may give you some ideas with regards to what you may want to consider when selecting a mesothelioma specialist. Your doctor should be someone who you can trust and who will help to create a healthy channel of communication with respect to your needs and what treatment options will be in your best interest.

For more information about mesothelioma, visit Surviving Mesothelioma on the web or on their Facebook page by clicking here.

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Michael Ellis
Surviving Mesothelioma
Raleigh, NC
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About Surviving Mesothelioma:
Surviving Mesothelioma (http://www.survivingmesothelioma.com/) is a website dedicated to providing readers with general information and news pertaining to Mesothelioma. Supported by Cancer Monthly, Inc., Surviving Mesothelioma reports news on the latest cancer treatment, facts, and information on finding Mesothelioma doctors, as well as articles, books and testimonials from Mesothelioma survivors.