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blogHealth & WellnessMesothelioma patients and caregivers living with this rare cancer can feel isolated while experiencing symptoms and during treatments that can cause side…
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Embracing Palliative Care: Easing Cancer’s Journey
As a mental health counselor working with mesothelioma patients and their families, I’ve had many conversations about palliative care and hospice care… -
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Dealing With Mesothelioma Survivor’s Guilt
I can honestly say that my journey with mesothelioma has been filled with so many emotions: hills, valleys, the fear of the unknown… -
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Mesothelioma and Self-Esteem: Coping Tips for Cancer Patients
February is International Boost Self-Esteem month, which is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of healthy self-esteem. This is especially vital for those dealing… -
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Rare Disease Month Advocacy Offers Mental Health Benefits
For mesothelioma patients and their loved ones, February is an important opportunity to spotlight this particularly rare cancer as well as other… -
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Mesothelioma 101 Webinar: What to Do After a Diagnosis
The period after a mesothelioma diagnosis can be a frightening time. What symptoms can you expect? What are the best treatment options? How… -
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Mesothelioma and Managing SAD During the Winter Season
Many people experience Winter Blues or Seasonal Affective Disorder. Research has established that people diagnosed with mesothelioma and their caregivers have a… -
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Top 5 Herbs and Spices to Boost Your Holiday Meals
With the holiday season upon us, traditional favorite festive meals can be an enjoyable way for you to find needed high-calorie foods and feel… -
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Treatment Options for Mesothelioma Patients With Depression
Studies indicate that about 30-60% of cancer patients experience clinical symptoms of depression at some point during their cancer experience. For several reasons, cancer… -
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Am I Depressed?
In the last several decades that mental health has been widely studied in cancer patients, research has consistently demonstrated that cancer patients experience much…