The Mesothelioma Center Blog
Mesothelioma Survivor Takes a Stand Against Her Cancer
- by Tim Povtak
- Stories from Survivors
- Aug 21, 2019
Susan Dickman was told more than once that aggressive cytoreductive surgery, which could last up to 12 hours, might be too risky for her age and stage of disease.
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Immunotherapy Works Wonders for Mesothelioma Survivor
- by Tim Povtak
- Stories from Survivors
- Aug 8, 2019
Almost a year after chemotherapy had failed – and the end looked near – Barbara Lappala was happily hosting another big family gathering, savoring the sockeye salmon and sautéed sea…
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Mesothelioma Survivor Focuses on Faith and Helping Others
- by Tim Povtak
- Stories from Survivors
- Jul 18, 2019
Loretta Wilbur has turned her diagnosis of malignant pleural mesothelioma into a way to help others in need. She wants to give back. Wilbur doesn’t just pray for herself…
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My Unexpected First Scan Result with Keytruda for Mesothelioma
- by Emily Ward
- Treatment & Doctors
- Jul 11, 2019
Going into my first CT scan after three months on Keytruda, I was prepared for bad news. For the last few weeks, I’ve had pressure in the side of my…
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Acupuncture: Treating Mesothelioma Through Mind, Body & Spirit
- by Lorraine Kember
- Treatment & Doctors
- Jul 2, 2019
Being diagnosed with mesothelioma is something we all dread, but it helps to know advances in early detection and the management of the cancer has resulted in better quality…
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Taking the Chance with Keytruda as a Mesothelioma Treatment
- by Emily Ward
- Treatment & Doctors
- Jun 26, 2019
When it comes to mesothelioma and cancer treatment, everything should be viewed on an individual basis. Immunotherapy has long been touted as the next great thing for cancer…
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Recent FDA Approval an Exciting Step for Mesothelioma Treatment
- by Dr. Jacques Fontaine
- Treatment & Doctors
- Jun 20, 2019
The recent approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of NovoTTF-100L — what people will know as Tumor Treating Fields — for mesothelioma has been in the making…
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New Mesothelioma Treatment and Nutrition Webinar
- by Suzanne Dixon
- Treatment & Doctors
- Jun 18, 2019
For the first time, The Mesothelioma Center is offering a free, informational webinar on using nutrition to manage symptoms and side effects associated with mesothelioma treatment. Nurse Karen Selby…
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Asbestos Shatters Dreams of Classic Car Enthusiasts
- by Lorraine Kember
- Outreach & Awareness
- Jun 10, 2019
In an age where most cars on the road are indistinguishable from each other, it is not surprising that some Australians seek to own a classic car to stand out…
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Children and Asbestos: What Every Parent Needs to Know
- by Lorraine Kember
- Outreach & Awareness
- Jun 4, 2019
In an age when almost anything seems possible, it’s mind-boggling that we can’t find a solution to the problem of asbestos in our environment. Responsible for thousands of deaths around…
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