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Lawrence Reaves

Lawrence Reaves

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Freelance writer, Health advocate

Stages of Mesothelioma

There are currently three main systems for rating the stages of mesothelioma cancer: Butchart Staging, TNM Staging, and Brigham Staging. All three systems address pleural mesothelioma only. Understanding this system allows the patient to get an idea of the options available. While each has its own variances, they generally agree on staging... Read moreChevron
posted 12/05/2011, comments (0)|
Lawrence Reaves

Lawrence Reaves

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Freelance writer, Health advocate

Stages of Mesothelioma

A diagnosis of mesothelioma can be hard to take. However, getting information on the status is important when looking at treatment options. You will hear mesothelioma experts talk about the stages of the disease. There are currently three main systems for rating the stages of this cancer: Butchart Staging, TNM Staging, and Brigham Staging. All... Read moreChevron
posted 12/05/2011, comments (0)|
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I am the Web Producer for HealthCentral's COPD site

What are Hearts?

Here at HealthCentral, a heart is the universal symbol for appreciation and empathy.If you see something that helped you, give it a heart so that people like you will know that it’s useful and worth looking at it.
posted 11/21/2011, comments (0)|
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I am the Web Producer for HealthCentral's COPD site

Country Star Patty Loveless Talks COPD Awareness

On November 16, World COPD Day, Grammy-award winning country music singer, Patty Loveless, was in Washington DC to perform at the Library of Congress as well as to advocate for COPD awareness, a cause that is close to her heart.   HealthCentral had the opportunity to sit down with Patty to talk about her experience with losing her sister to... Read moreChevron
posted 11/17/2011, comments (0)|
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Jane M. Martin, BA, LRT, CRT

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Respiratory Therapist, COPD educator and author

World COPD Day

    World COPD Day 2011 is this Wednesday, November 16. The goal of this annual event, organized by the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD), is to improve the awareness and care for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) around the world. The first World COPD Day was in 2002.    The... Read moreChevron
posted 11/14/2011, comments (0)|