Post-Surgery Advice for Mesothelioma

Some Myths Cleared:

• Morphine usage does not lead to addiction- The doctors prescribe safe levels that are necessary for the patients.

• The body does not develop a tolerance to the medicine- The dosage of the medicine can be safely increased and the same medicine can be used for treatment.

• Morphine and other opiods do not induce respiratory failure- The body can easily adjust to the increase if morphine in the bloodstream and respiration process goes on as normal.

• Opiods are  not for patients who are near death- The function of opiods is to relieve pain.

Other related links:

• Post-Surgery Advice

  • Pain and Its Effects

  • What Can You Do?

  •   Types of Medication

  • Side Effects and Warnings

• FAQ About Mesothelioma Treatment

• Treatment for Pleural Mesothelioma

• Treatment for Peritoneal Mesothelioma

• Treatment for Pericardial Mesothelioma