The Mesothelioma Center Blog – Page 2
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blogHealth & WellnessIf you’ve read any of my previous blogs or heard me speak, you’ve probably heard me say: “I didn’t know I needed therapy until…
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blogStories from Survivors
Mesothelioma Survivor Describes His Success With Chemotherapy
Many mesothelioma patients receive chemotherapy treatments to destroy cancer cells. There are a number of side effects that are common while receiving chemo, some… -
blogSupport & Mental Health
Body, Mind and Spirit: Surviving Mesothelioma
When we’re diagnosed with an illness like mesothelioma, our immediate focus tends to be on the physical realities of our situation. We tend to… -
blogStories from Survivors
Mesothelioma Survivor Is Passionate About Raising Awareness
Kevin Hession is passionate about sharing his story and reaching out to other mesothelioma survivors. His goal is to raise awareness about this rare… -
blogHealth & Wellness
Webinar Recap: Mental Health and Mesothelioma
The Mesothelioma Center’s most recent webinar featured Dana Nolan, MS, LMHC, a mental health counselor, and 2 mesothelioma survivors. Together, they discussed effective strategies… -
blogStories from Survivors
Mesothelioma Survivor Talks Life After Decortication Surgery
Kevin Hession underwent surgery to remove all visible mesothelioma tumors in January 2022, about 5 months after being diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma. Sometimes to… -
blogCancer & Caregiving
Caregivers Are at Increased Risk of Depression
Mesothelioma caregivers, as well as the patients they’re caring for, are at increased risk of developing depression. Globally, the prevalence of depression among cancer… -
blogStories from Survivors
Mesothelioma Survivor Attributes His Unwavering Strength to Faith
To say that Kevin Hession’s faith in God and religion is important to him and his outlook on his diagnosis is an understatement. After… -
blogAdvocacy
The Mesothelioma Center Featured in March 18 Lifetime Series
The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com will be featured on Lifetime network’s series Behind the Mystery. The segment can be seen on The Balancing Act… -
blogStories from Survivors
Mesothelioma Survivor Shares His Nutrition and Exercise Routine
Mesothelioma survivor Kevin Hession believes that physical activity no matter what your level of fitness, is one of the keys to improving mesothelioma symptoms…