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blogCancer & CaregivingOne of the realities of mesothelioma treatment is the need to manage medications. Depending on the type of treatment a person has recently had…
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blogStories from Survivors
Survivor Shares How Mesothelioma Impacts His Diet
Shaun Bigbie first started experiencing an unusual feeling of fullness. Fullness after eating is expected, but when it’s extreme or very uncomfortable after eating… -
blogStories from Survivors
9-Year Peritoneal Mesothelioma Survivor Beating the Odds
At just 36, doctors diagnosed Raeleen Minchuk Prokopetz of Canada with peritoneal mesothelioma. The shocking diagnosis, one that usually affects men in their late… -
blogStories from Survivors
Returning to Work Quickly After Mesothelioma Surgery
Shaun Bigbie isn’t letting his recovery from surgery with heated intrathoracic chemotherapy stop him from working or taking care of his mother. Shaun, who… -
blogAdvocacy
Medical Gaslighting: What Mesothelioma Patients Need to Know
Have you ever heard of medical or physician gaslighting? It’s only been fairly recently that I’ve known the correct meaning of this term. It’s… -
blogHealth & Wellness
Counseling Awareness Month: Mesothelioma and Mental Health
We’re in the midst of Counseling Awareness Month, which aims to highlight the contributions of professional counselors. It’s also an opportunity to promote mental… -
blogHealth & Wellness
Survivor’s Tips for Managing Post-EPP Pain and Sleep Issues
I expected to feel some pain and fatigue after my extrapleural pneumonectomy surgery. But I hadn’t fully anticipated how just when I needed more… -
blogStories from Survivors
Mesothelioma Survivor Shares Cancer Diagnoses, Surgeries
Peritoneal mesothelioma survivor Shaun Bigbie is no stranger to cancer. Doctors diagnosed 53-year-old Shaun with peritoneal mesothelioma in July 2023. Several years earlier, in… -
blogHealth & Wellness
5 Tips for Mesothelioma Survivors to Get Enough Sleep
How did you sleep last night? It’s the million-dollar question. Proper sleep is crucial for your physical and mental health. I’m sure you’ve heard… -
blogAwareness & Research
Risks of Asbestos Exposure in Older Apartments
Living in older apartment buildings in the U.S. may put you at higher risk of asbestos exposure. Asbestos, a natural mineral, was a popular…