Comparing the Quality of Life and General Health Status in Thoracic Cancer Patients with their Family Caregivers in Iran.

Background: Cancer is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality around the world. Caregivers of these patients are affected by various physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and financial factors that can affect their quality of life (QoL). This study aimed to compare the QoL and general health status of thoracic cancer patients with their family caregivers in Iranian population.

An Overview of Asbestos and Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: An Iranian Perspective.

Asbestos refers to a group of minerals that appears naturally in the environment as bundles of fibers. The incidence rate of asbestos-related diseases has considerably increased as well as the amount of asbestos utilization in few countries. Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare type of aggressive and life threatening neoplasm which arise from various serous surfaces: pleura, peritoneum, tunica vaginalis and pericardium.