
The Mesothelioma Center Blog – Page 12
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blogTreatment & DoctorsImmunotherapy is quickly becoming an essential treatment option for many mesothelioma patients. While it may not yet be an effective therapy for every…
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blogStories from Survivors
Pleural Mesothelioma Survivor Continues to Beat the Odds
Pleural mesothelioma may have pushed Doug Jackson into an early retirement – abruptly ending the teaching and coaching career he loved – but it… -
blogStories from Survivors
Survivor to Activist: Making a Difference in the Mesothelioma Community
If you’ve read any of my past articles, you know that I have a lot of sayings. I’ll blame my grandma for that. I… -
blogAwareness & Research
Mesothelioma Awareness Increases Options for Survivors
When I started my nursing career in the 1960s, we did what we could to keep our heads above water. After graduation, you’re still… -
blogTreatment & Doctors
Is Telehealth the Future of Cancer Care?
Technology has made so many strides over the years, making the lives of people like you and me easier. Who would have ever thought… -
blogHealth & Wellness
Vitamin D: A Beneficial Ingredient in a Mesothelioma Diet
Vitamin D has long been known as an important nutrient for our health. Unlike any other vitamin, our bodies can create vitamin D from… -
blogAwareness & Research
Reflecting on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11
Twenty years after 9/11 – the day that changed our country forever – I feel stronger than ever about taking care of the heroes… -
blogHealth & Wellness
Stress Management Tips from a 14-Year Mesothelioma Survivor
Stress is definitely a word that is heard every day – sometimes multiple times a day. A cancer diagnosis is stressful for patients and… -
blogTreatment & Doctors
Opdivo and Yervoy for Mesothelioma: An Informational Webinar
In October 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a combination of the immunotherapy drugs nivolumab (Opdivo) and ipilimumab (Yervoy) as a new… -
blogCancer & Caregiving
Advice for Mesothelioma Patients: How to Handle ‘Scanxiety’
One thing is for sure, when you’re diagnosed with mesothelioma, getting different types of imaging scans becomes the new normal. Whether it’s…