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    Pleural Mesothelioma

    Mesothelioma Survivor Is Passionate About Raising Awareness

    Kevin Hession is passionate about sharing his story and reaching out to other mesothelioma survivors. Kevin was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma in August 2021. His goal is to raise awareness about this rare cancer and help others who are on similar journeys.
    Travis Rodgers
    03/12/2024
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    Health & Wellness

    Webinar Recap: Mental Health and Mesothelioma

    The Mesothelioma Center’s most recent webinar featured Dana Nolan, MS, LMHC, a mental health counselor, and 2 mesothelioma survivors. Together, they discussed effective strategies…
    Sean Marchese, MS, RN
    03/10/2024
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    Pleural Mesothelioma

    Mesothelioma Survivor Talks Life After Decortication Surgery

    Kevin talks about some of the lasting effects from his decortication surgery following his pleural mesothelioma diagnosis. He also shares why he believes a daily routine is key for survivors. “It helps you feel like you’re still normal, but with an issue you have to deal with,” Kevin said. 
    Travis Rodgers
    03/05/2024
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    Cancer & Caregiving

    Mesothelioma Caregivers Are at Increased Risk of Depression

    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…
    Dana Nolan, MS, LMHC
    02/29/2024
  • Kevin Hession visiting St. Peter's Basilica
    Pleural Mesothelioma

    Mesothelioma Survivor Attributes His Unwavering Strength to Faith

    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.
    Travis Rodgers
    02/27/2024
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    The Mesothelioma Center Featured in March 18 Lifetime Series

    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…
    Travis Rodgers
    02/27/2024
  • Kevin Hession working out at the gym.
    Pleural Mesothelioma

    Mesothelioma Survivor Shares His Nutrition and Exercise Routine

    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.
    Travis Rodgers
    02/22/2024
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    Health & Wellness

    Can Magnesium Help Lower the Risk of Mesothelioma?

    Magnesium is an important mineral that plays a role in hundreds of enzyme systems in the body, including repairing DNA. Damaged DNA from asbestos…
    Tejal Parekh, RDN, LDN
    02/21/2024
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    Early-Stage Mesothelioma

    Survivor Finds Blessings Even in Coping With Mesothelioma

    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.
    Travis Rodgers
    02/15/2024
  • Maintaining mental health is important for mesothelioma survivors, caregivers and loved ones.
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    Free Webinar: Mental Health and Mesothelioma

    Join The Mesothelioma Center on Feb. 27 at 8 p.m. ET to learn effective ways survivors and families can manage mental health and mesothelioma.
    Sean Marchese, MS, RN
    02/13/2024
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