Melanie Ball
WriterMelanie Ball's father died of mesothelioma when she was just a little girl, and the experience has given her a unique perspective on the disease. She shares this insight as a writer for The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com, the nation's most trusted mesothelioma resource.
Last modified: April 11, 2024
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Certifications:- Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
- Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, University of the Cumberlands
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology, University of Phoenix
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Expertise:- Counseling
- Survivorship
About Melanie
Melanie Ball was only 14 when she lost her father to mesothelioma, a disease she knew nothing about. Her experience as a caregiver gives her writing a unique and personal perspective.
Ball has a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from the University of the Cumberlands and a Bachelor of Science in psychology from the University of Phoenix. She is a licensed professional clinical counselor serving families in Kentucky.
Ball is dedicated to writing about her experience with mesothelioma. Her loss sparked a desire to learn about the cancer that claimed her father.
As she approached adulthood, Ball vowed to use the loss of her father as a means to educate others about the dangers of asbestos exposure and the trials that accompany a mesothelioma diagnosis.
Her writing helps her to heal from the loss of her father, and she hopes her stories will touch the hearts of others affected by mesothelioma.
