The Mesothelioma Center Blog
Success for Mesothelioma Patients at New York Proton Center
- by Dr. Charles B. Simone II
- Treatment & Doctors
- Aug 3, 2020
Many patients know that proton therapy is a type of mesothelioma radiation therapy. Still, few may realize that proton therapy is one of the safest and most precise forms…
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Asbestos-Related Lung Cancer: Prevention and Awareness
- by Sean Marchese
- Outreach & Awareness
- Jul 30, 2020
Aug. 1 is World Lung Cancer Day, and the American Lung Association is encouraging everyone to educate themselves on environmental risk factors and prevention through early screening. Lung cancer…
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COVID-19 and the Doctor-Patient Relationship
- by Dr. Nestor Villamizar
- Treatment & Doctors
- Jul 16, 2020
The global COVID-19 pandemic has altered nearly every aspect of our daily lives. Unfortunately, the people facing a majority of these obstacles are patients with cancer and other chronic medical…
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Why I Decided to Stop Mesothelioma Treatment
- by Emily Ward
- Cancer & Caregiving
- Jul 14, 2020
One notion has remained true throughout my battle with mesothelioma: I will try just about any treatment as long as it doesn’t have a lasting, negative impact on my…
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Immunotherapy for Mesothelioma: An Informational Webinar
- by Sean Marchese
- Treatment & Doctors
- Jun 30, 2020
With the recent FDA approval of the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) as a second-line treatment for mesothelioma, many patients and caregivers may be wondering what this therapy is and…
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Villamizar Leads Mesothelioma Multidisciplinary Clinic in Miami
- by Sean Marchese
- Treatment & Doctors
- Jun 29, 2020
Since joining the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in 2014, thoracic surgeon Dr. Nestor Villamizar has been building one of the nation’s premier treatment centers for patients in South Florida.
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COVID-19 Moves Washington Miles for Meso Run/Walk Online
- by Tim Povtak
- Outreach & Awareness
- Jun 29, 2020
Considering how the COVID-19 pandemic has shut down the world of sports, Diana Stewart just assumed there would be no Miles for Meso 5K Fun Run/Walk this year in her…
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Men’s Health Week: Staying Strong with Mesothelioma
- by Sean Marchese
- Health & Wellness
- Jun 16, 2020
Father’s Day is right around the corner, and with it comes a special focus on men’s health and well-being. National Men’s Health Week takes place the week leading up to…
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Virtual Mesothelioma Treatment Options During COVID-19
- by Sean Marchese
- Treatment & Doctors
- May 12, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic and social distancing guidelines have kept some mesothelioma patients from traveling to cancer centers for treatment and keeping doctor appointments. Like all cancer patients, people diagnosed with…
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Mesothelioma and COVID-19: An Informational Session
- by Sean Marchese
- Cancer & Caregiving
- Apr 29, 2020
Many families and caregivers of mesothelioma patients are asking themselves what they should be doing during the time of COVID-19. On Wednesday, May 6, at 7 p.m. EST, The…
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