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…
Shaun reveals how his mesothelioma journey began and how he feels now one year after undergoing two intense surgeries. “I feel pretty good. The second surgery was probably the toughest on me because whatever they did in my chest, the front of it is still numb,” Shaun said.
On Wednesday, April 10, at 8 p.m., join medical oncologist Dr. J. Marie Suga in a discussion about critical differences between chemotherapy for mesothelioma and…
Kevin wants survivors to know about the Patient Advocates at The Mesothelioma Center who helped him advocate for himself. “Originally, I thought that asking for a second opinion is insulting to your doctor,” Kevin recalls. "But not every doctor does things the same way. A second opinion can be really important.”
Michael talks about setbacks in the midst of a personal storm and how support groups for the mesothelioma community can help. He also explains how important it is to be kind to others who may be going through a rough patch in their lives.
Behind the Mystery is a recurring segment on the Lifetime network that highlights rare and genetic diseases. The most recent episode with hosts Montel…
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Tamron Little, a participant in the president’s Cancer Moonshot Goals Forum at the White House, was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma in 2007 when she was just 21 years of age. Little shares her experiences to support others recently diagnosed with this rare, asbestos-related cancer.
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