The Mesothelioma Center Blog
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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Pleural Mesothelioma Survivor Thriving in Moffitt Clinical Trial
- by Tim Povtak
- Stories from Survivors
- Apr 29, 2020
Two days after John Fiala underwent his twice-monthly treatment for pleural mesothelioma cancer, he was back on his fishing boat, landing a four-foot blacktip shark off the west coast…
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Asbestos in Jewelry: Are You Wearing Asbestos Gemstones?
- by Michelle Whitmer
- Outreach & Awareness
- Apr 20, 2020
One of the lesser-known sources of asbestos exposure could be hiding in your jewelry box. If you like to wear gemstone jewelry, you might be wearing asbestos…
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Safely Handling Mesothelioma Claims Amid Coronavirus Scare
- by Joe Lahav
- Legislation & Litigation
- Apr 2, 2020
As the U.S. grapples with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, some mesothelioma patients may be concerned about exposure to coronavirus when attending medical or legal appointments.
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Pleural Mesothelioma Survivor Enjoys Exciting New Chapter
- by Tim Povtak
- Stories from Survivors
- Mar 31, 2020
Joe Barna married the love of his life 13 months after he was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma cancer. Today, life is good. Barna is a mesothelioma survivor and a…
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Mesothelioma Patients, Caregivers Can Manage Coronavirus Anxiety
- by Dana Nolan
- Health & Wellness
- Mar 24, 2020
As a mental health professional, I have recently seen a significant increase of fear and anxiety related to the COVID-19 virus among the general population as well as with many…
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Mesothelioma Recurrence and the Importance of Self-Advocacy
- by Emily Ward
- Treatment & Doctors
- Mar 19, 2020
There may be no “I” in team, but there is one in patient. It’s something I have to constantly remind myself of through my battle with mesothelioma, especially…
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5 Things to Know Before Starting a Mesothelioma Clinical Trial
- by Sean Marchese
- Treatment & Doctors
- Mar 17, 2020
Enrolling in a clinical trial for mesothelioma can be an exciting and frightening experience. You will be giving yourself a chance to receive the best treatment available and…
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Effects of a Mesothelioma Diagnosis on Relationships
- by Lorraine Kember
- Cancer & Caregiving
- Mar 12, 2020
When times are tough, it is comforting to know that friends will be there to offer support. Sadly, that is not always the case. I discovered this after my…
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