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blogStories from SurvivorsTo read our first conversation with Dr. Berlinda Love: Pastor Talks About Her Recent Mesothelioma Diagnosis When we first spoke with pastor and…
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blogStories from Survivors
Survivor Shares Experiences Seeking Help With Healthcare Costs
Carla Fasolo was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma in 2021 and found medical expenses were a considerable source of stress. She encourages other survivors to… -
blogStories from Survivors
Survivor Praises Family and Friends Following Her Recovery
Carla Fasolo was diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2021. Today, she says her family, friends and especially her husband positively impacted her recovery. “It wasn’t… -
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Survivor Worried Mesothelioma Could Worsen Depression
Carla Fasolo shares that she had experienced depression in the past. When she was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma in 2021, she was worried how… -
blogStories from Survivors
Mesothelioma Survivor: Resources and Support Were Critical
Carla Fasolo says her mesothelioma journey started with persistent back pain on her right side. The pain became unbearable while lying down, so she… -
blogHealth & Wellness
Webinar Recap: Pleural and Peritoneal Treatment Updates
We recently hosted treatment-focused webinars featuring the latest advances in therapies for peritoneal and pleural mesothelioma. Our medical experts and mesothelioma survivors shared their… -
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Tips for Talking to Adult Children About Your Mesothelioma
When we become parents, we take on many roles such as provider, guardian, teacher and comforter. As our children grow into adults and live… -
blogAwareness & Research
Poor Asbestos Abatement Practices Put Public at Risk
When asbestos abatement best practices aren’t followed, workers and the public are at risk of asbestos exposure. Because of the dangers of this carcinogenic… -
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Pastor Talks About Her Recent Mesothelioma Diagnosis
Dr. Berlinda Love, a pastor and podcaster, just received a diagnosis of epithelioid mesothelioma in June 2024. The 71-year-old spiritual leader went to her doctor because of a nagging cough she’d been dealing with for quite a while. -
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Benefits of Mesothelioma Survivors Asking for Help
It can be challenging to ask for help when as a society we often prioritize self-sufficiency above self-care. However, there can be serious downsides…