Health & Wellness

Nutrition and Mesothelioma: Adding Whole Grains to Your Diet
- by Tejal Parekh
- Health & Wellness
- Feb 18, 2021
Maintaining a healthy diet is crucial for mesothelioma patients and others with cancer. We know fruits and vegetables are important components, but what about whole grains? We’ve heard…
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Emotional Support for Cancer Patients Takes New Direction
- by Melanie Ball
- Health & Wellness
- Jan 12, 2021
People in the mesothelioma community usually hear about various emotional support options during visits with their cancer treatment team. Doctors commonly treat patients using a holistic approach, allowing…
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Cancer Patients Face Tough Decisions This Holiday Season
- by Melanie Ball
- Health & Wellness
- Dec 23, 2020
With the 2020 holiday season well underway, many folks are not just considering which pies to bake or how they might deck their halls. For most families, health risks associated…
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Top 10 Mesothelioma and Asbestos Blogs of 2020
- by Tim Povtak
- Health & Wellness
- Dec 15, 2020
Patient care during COVID-19, thriving survivors of mesothelioma and gemstone jewelry hazards were among the most popular blogs of 2020. Also part of the mix at The Mesothelioma Center…
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10 Tips for Cancer Patients for a Holiday Immune System Boost
- by Tejal Parekh
- Health & Wellness
- Dec 8, 2020
The holidays are an exciting time filled with family, friends and delicious foods. With extra shopping, gatherings and the current COVID-19 pandemic to think about, they can also be very…
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Managing Uncertainty: Coping with Mesothelioma in a Pandemic
- by Dana Nolan
- Health & Wellness
- Dec 3, 2020
Why do so many people struggle with uncertainty? Perhaps it is comforting to believe that we know what is coming around the next bend in the road of life.
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Healthy Holiday Recipes with a Twist for Mesothelioma Patients
- by Tejal Parekh
- Health & Wellness
- Nov 23, 2020
Trying to stay healthy during the holidays can be tough, especially for those with mesothelioma. Whether you are undergoing treatment or not, the goal is to eat…
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Mesothelioma Research Funding Drops During Coronavirus
- by Michelle Whitmer
- Health & Wellness
- Sep 8, 2020
Funding for cancer research, including mesothelioma research, has significantly dropped as a result of financial strain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The mesothelioma community will be working to raise…
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Men’s Health Week: Staying Strong with Mesothelioma
- by Sean Marchese
- Health & Wellness
- Jun 16, 2020
Father’s Day is right around the corner, and with it comes a special focus on men’s health and well-being. National Men’s Health Week takes place the week leading up to…
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Mesothelioma Patients, Caregivers Can Manage Coronavirus Anxiety
- by Dana Nolan
- Health & Wellness
- Mar 24, 2020
As a mental health professional, I have recently seen a significant increase of fear and anxiety related to the COVID-19 virus among the general population as well as with many…
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