New VA Initiative Reduces Surgery Complications in Veterans With Mesothelioma
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by Christopher Dryfoos
9h ago
Surgery is a common treatment option for veterans with mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. However, surgery may result in medical complications. Thankfully, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has launched the Surgical Pause initiative to help prevent complications and death in veterans needing surgery. “The Surgical Pause is an innovative, data-driven clinical practice that saves veteran lives by predicting and preventing complications before they happen.” – Dr. Shereef Elnahal, VA Under Secretary for Health Veterans diagnosed with mesotheliom ..read more
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Help With VA Benefits: How To Increase Disability Rating for Mesothelioma
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by Mesothelioma Veterans Center
4M ago
U.S. veterans often face physical and mental health struggles that develop or worsen years after their military service ended. This is especially true if they have mesothelioma, an aggressive cancer that develops 10-50 years after exposure to asbestos. Did you know? Asbestos products were so widely used in every branch of the U.S. military that veterans make up 33% of all mesothelioma cases. U.S. veterans with mesothelioma or other asbestos-related diseases may be eligible for a key benefit offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA): Monthly disability compensation. Through VA ..read more
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End-of-Life Support for Veterans With Mesothelioma With VA Burial Benefits Expansion
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by Mesothelioma Veterans Center
4M ago
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently expanded benefits for burial allowances, funeral costs, and other end-of-life expenses to support families after the loss of their loved one. Burial and funeral expenses can total more than $9,000, a cost that may be incredibly overwhelming to families who fought mesothelioma, an expensive cancer to treat. This expansion may help family members of veterans with mesothelioma get the financial assistance they need after their loved one passes. Learn more about the VA burial benefits expansion and what it means for veterans and their surviving ..read more
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5 Tips for Mesothelioma Nutrition to Help Veterans
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by Mesothelioma Veterans Center
5M ago
Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer caused by asbestos, and treatment can cause disruptive side effects. As a result, many veterans with mesothelioma may turn to alternative treatments, like yoga, meditation, and nutrition, to help alleviate these side effects and ease depression and anxiety. Mesothelioma nutrition is one of the most important alternative treatments that can help veterans with mesothelioma heal from intense surgeries or other therapies and feel stronger while receiving standard treatment. In fact, mesothelioma survivor and U.S. Army and Air Force veteran Arthur Putt i ..read more
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How Are Mesothelioma VA Benefits Different From Mesothelioma Lawsuits?
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by Mesothelioma Veterans Center
9M ago
Veterans are at an increased risk of developing mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer caused by asbestos. From dealing with the painful symptoms to confronting the financial burdens of mesothelioma treatment, this devastating cancer can make patients feel isolated and overwhelmed. Thankfully, there are resources available to help. Mesothelioma veterans may be eligible to pursue financial assistance through two options — benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA benefits) and private legal action. Many veterans may feel hesitant to pursue legal claims or mesothelioma lawsui ..read more
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New Study: Mesothelioma's Psychological Toll on Veterans and Caregivers
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by Mesothelioma Veterans Center
9M ago
A study conducted in the UK titled "Mesothelioma: exploring psychological effects on Veterans and their family caregivers" sheds light on the psychological challenges veterans and their caregivers face. These findings are relevant to the US audience because of the shared military culture and the high incidence of mesothelioma among veterans. Key Takeaways The study explores the mental health struggles of veterans and caregivers dealing with mesothelioma. Military habits shape how veterans and caregivers handle pain, share information, and cope with the disease. Why healthcare professionals sh ..read more
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Memorial Day 2023: Honoring the Mesothelioma Veterans Who Passed
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by Mesothelioma Veterans Center
11M ago
Memorial Day, held on the last Monday in May each year, is an important holiday for celebrating and honoring those who have passed away during military service. While numerous veterans lost their lives while serving, some gave their lives decades later due to service-related diseases such as mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer that can develop years after exposure to asbestos. Veterans are at a higher risk of developing mesothelioma as the U.S. military used asbestos heavily until the early 1980s. Today, about 33% of all mesothelioma patients are U.S. veterans. Those who died wh ..read more
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Toxic Exposure Veterans Prioritized in Biden Administration 2024 Budget Proposal
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by Mesothelioma Veterans Center
1y ago
In March 2023, the Biden Administration announced the 2024 fiscal year budget proposal, which includes critical support for various U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs. Most notably, the budget provides robust health care and benefits for toxic exposure veterans. Compared to the previous fiscal year, the new budget includes more than $16 billion in funding, making it the largest budget proposal for veterans in U.S. history. A reported $15 billion of the proposed increase will go to the Cost of War Toxic Exposures Fund, which directly supports veterans impacted by toxic exposures ..read more
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Asbestos Virtual Day of Action: Support Veterans and Ban Asbestos
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by Mesothelioma Veterans Center
1y ago
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) — the largest national nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing asbestos exposure — is hosting the inaugural Virtual Day of Action on March 23, 2023, across major social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and LinkedIn. The day will feature stories, educational posts, and more to show the truth about asbestos and advocate for legislation to officially ban the toxic substance. Since its founding in 2004, ADAO has been committed to raising awareness of the dangers of asbestos, advocating for asbestos ban legisl ..read more
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Expanding Understanding of and Treatment for Mental Health of Mesothelioma Veterans
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by Mesothelioma Veterans Center
1y ago
Experiencing depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns are common after receiving a cancer diagnosis. Researchers are beginning to understand that depression and severe psychological stress could be even greater for patients diagnosed with mesothelioma. In a November 2022 study in Frontiers in Psychology, Italian researchers explored how psychological stress differs for those with malignant mesothelioma. Disruptive symptoms, uncertain effectiveness of treatment options, poor prognosis, aggressive progression, and the cancer’s strong link to the occupational risk of asbestos exposur ..read more
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