Fighting against mesothelioma - patient experiences

In 25th year of Bens life he has diagnosed with mesothelioma.That morning he has returned from hospital and got biopsy tests.He realized that day was the first day of rest of his life.He was told that in his blood were found cancerogen cels,and that he must go on few chemotherapy,go to surgery operate tumor.When doctor told him diagnosis it all sound simple and funny but in his head it was stress situation,black image showed,thought of death.In that moment he did not know what was doctor telling to him.After the shock and few days later he said:"I have nothing to loose,lets go solve my problem.When he arrived to oncology department he felt in shock again,because he was told that is very seriously and dangerous illness,and it must be treated respectfully.Doctor told him to be prepared for worst.He was told to do the tests again.In ten days he did eight tests and tests showed bona fide tumor.Chances were on his side.He got first seven chemotherapies and learned how to treat that disease.First symptoms were fall of hair,small number of leukocytes in his blood,feeling tired,different taste in his mouth.When he was in hospital he met many people with same destiny.Whole family was supporting him and he got many advices in fight against cancer.He red about magic ingridients of aloa vera,beetroot juice,chinesee mushrooms...But most important of all is positive attitude and weeling for life.Good example of that are little children diagnosed with cancer.After surgery tumor was been removed,he was forced to learn walk again.Then he realized how much little things can make people happy and that health is most important thing.After one month of rehabilitation he got out of hospital and get to terms with warm water.After some time he must returned to chemotherapies to remove even small possibillity of returning that tumor.He was told by medics that they must implant central catheter.It solve problems fith strong drugs.Today when he looks behind Ben says that tumor learned him some important things in his life.He found people who support him when he had very difficult times.Daily problems what are happening everydays are nothing comparing to this problem.People are unhappy because of little things,but their biggest happiness and treasure is their health.He comprehends how difficult is job of doctors and that they are put big pressure on.Their are professionals and do their job well.He never find out name of surgeon that saved his leg of amputation.he is very greatful to him.He also said that nurses are very underestimated in their work but they are always with their patients ready to help.