
The Mesothelioma Center Blog – Page 10
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blogStories from SurvivorsWhen the COVID-19 pandemic began, I did everything I could to keep my family safe and to avoid getting the virus myself. Who…
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20-Year Mesothelioma Survivor Reflects on Her Journey
A lot of life can be lived in 20 years, and Trina Reif is proof of that. Now in her 21st year as a… -
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Mesothelioma Survivor Rejects Tradition, Embraces Holistic Lifestyle
Eight months after being diagnosed with mesothelioma – and declining an aggressive treatment regimen – Jose Perez was biking through his neighborhood… -
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Cooking Up a Very Special Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a day of celebrating love – our love for our partners, our children, our pets and even food! Most importantly, we… -
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How I Managed Mesothelioma HIPEC Surgery Side Effects
When I was 21 years old, I was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma. As a cancer survivor, I know firsthand what it’s like to… -
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10 Things Mesothelioma Survivors Can Do to Support Cancer Patients
When a patient is diagnosed with mesothelioma, a new, unknown world is opened to them, their family members and caregivers. To be… -
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Pressure on Cancer Patients to Be Positive Can Add to Holiday Stress
Many holiday songs seem like they’re trying to convince you that you need to feel happy in December. And if you don’t, then there’s… -
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Coping with Holiday Stress & Anxiety: Tips for Those with Mesothelioma
Well, it’s that time of year again. The holidays are pretty stressful for everyone, but especially those affected by mesothelioma. For the record,… -
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Holiday Gift Suggestions for Mesothelioma Patients
When it comes to buying gifts for friends and family, it can get kind of tricky. This is especially true if you are giving… -
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Mesothelioma Survivor Still Soaring the Skies
Mesothelioma survivor Daniel McCarthy has better things to do than sit at home lamenting his future with pleural mesothelioma cancer. The sky is…