Three years after his diagnosis and surgery, pleural mesothelioma survivor Kevin H. 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…
Following our month long discussion about mesothelioma caregiving in November for Family Caregiver Awareness Month, we’re sharing more tips for self-care. As we enter…
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