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…
Kevin explains how his faith has helped him overcome his mesothelioma diagnosis. He also shares how he reaches out to others on a cancer journey with a message of faith. "I get a huge sense of satisfaction from getting to actually reach out to them about something that’s important to most Catholics,” Kevin said.
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…
Three years after his diagnosis and surgery, pleural mesothelioma survivor Kevin Hession shares the importance of his diet and exercise routine. “You don’t shut yourself away in your house. That doesn’t do anything for you emotionally and doesn’t do anything for you physically." Kevin explains.
Kevin shares how he believes staying positive is a must after a mesothelioma diagnosis. “I am not going to let this disease ruin what’s left of my life. That’s up to me to live my life to the fullest that I can for however many days God has planned for me to live. I won’t let this disease control me,” Kevin said.
World Cancer Day, celebrated on February 4, is an opportunity to actively include mesothelioma in the discussion and raise awareness. As a rare cancer,…
Exercise is vital to overall wellness, health and recovery for mesothelioma survivors. Mesothelioma compromises the respiratory system, breathing function and abdominal muscles. Prehabilitation is…
Researchers from the Netherlands recently published a study on the effectiveness of immunotherapy drugs Opdivo and Yervoy when taken in combination in “the real-world…
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