The Mesothelioma Center Blog
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blogHealth & WellnessWe’re in the midst of Counseling Awareness Month, which aims to highlight the contributions of professional counselors. It’s also an opportunity to promote mental…
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blogHealth & Wellness
Survivor’s Tips for Managing Post-EPP Pain and Sleep Issues
I expected to feel some pain and fatigue after my extrapleural pneumonectomy surgery. But I hadn’t fully anticipated how just when I needed more… -
blogStories from Survivors
Mesothelioma Survivor Shares Cancer Diagnoses, Surgeries
Peritoneal mesothelioma survivor Shaun Bigbie is no stranger to cancer. Doctors diagnosed 53-year-old Shaun with peritoneal mesothelioma in July 2023. Several years earlier, in… -
blogHealth & Wellness
5 Tips for Mesothelioma Survivors to Get Enough Sleep
How did you sleep last night? It’s the million-dollar question. Proper sleep is crucial for your physical and mental health. I’m sure you’ve heard… -
blogAwareness & Research
Risks of Asbestos Exposure in Older Apartments
Living in older apartment buildings in the U.S. may put you at higher risk of asbestos exposure. Asbestos, a natural mineral, was a popular… -
blogHealth & Wellness
Can Asbestos Pose Health Risks to Unborn Children?
While asbestos is a known cause for adult diseases such as mesothelioma, could the toxic mineral affect a fetus? Reports from the Centers for… -
blogTreatment & Doctors
Free Webinar: Mesothelioma Chemotherapy vs. Immunotherapy
On Wednesday, April 10, at 8 p.m., join medical oncologist Dr. J. Marie Suga in a discussion about critical differences between chemotherapy for mesothelioma and… -
blogStories from Survivors
Mesothelioma Survivor Shares His Goals, Plans, and Motivation
Kevin Hession says his mesothelioma diagnosis isn’t going to get in the way of what he plans to accomplish in the future. Despite his… -
blogStories from Survivors
Mesothelioma Journeys: Storms, Setbacks, Support and Survival
You’ve likely heard it said that every person is either going into a storm, is in the midst of a storm or they’re coming… -
blogAdvocacy
The Mesothelioma Center Appears on Lifetime TV Series
Behind the Mystery is a recurring segment on the Lifetime network that highlights rare and genetic diseases. The most recent episode with hosts Montel…