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blogStories from SurvivorsKevin Hession is passionate about sharing his story and reaching out to other mesothelioma survivors. His goal is to raise awareness about this rare…
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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… -
blogHealth & Wellness
Can Magnesium Help Lower the Risk of Mesothelioma?
Magnesium is an important mineral that plays a role in hundreds of enzyme systems in the body, including repairing DNA. Damaged DNA from asbestos… -
blogStories from Survivors
Survivor Finds Blessings Even in Coping With Mesothelioma
Kevin Hession says he’s not going to let mesothelioma define him as a person. The 64-year-old is keeping a positive attitude after his diagnosis… -
blogHealth & Wellness
Free Webinar: Mental Health and Mesothelioma
Join The Mesothelioma Center on Feb. 27 at 8 p.m. ET to learn effective ways survivors and families can manage mental health and mesothelioma.