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    Health & Wellness

    Mesothelioma and Self-Esteem: Coping Tips for Cancer Patients

    February is International Boost Self-Esteem month, which is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of healthy self-esteem. This is especially vital for those dealing…
    Dana Nolan, MS, LMHC
    02/20/2023
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder and Mesothelioma
    Health & Wellness

    Mesothelioma and Managing SAD During the Winter Season

    Many people experience Winter Blues or Seasonal Affective Disorder. Research has established that people diagnosed with mesothelioma and their caregivers have a…
    Dana Nolan, MS, LMHC
    01/10/2023
  • Mesothelioma survivor Tamron Little
    Peritoneal Mesothelioma

    A Post-Cancer Letter to Pre-Cancer Tamron

    Tamron reveals an encouraging letter she wrote to herself following her diagnosis with peritoneal mesothelioma in 2007. Read some of the messages she wants to share after her surprising cancer diagnosis. Tamron hopes some of the words will touch others on a similar journey.
    Tamron Little
    12/20/2022
  • Tamron Little and family
    Cancer & Caregiving

    Relying on Family During a Mesothelioma Battle

    It can often be hard to ask family members for help, especially if you’ve been diagnosed with cancer. As the patient, you want to be…
    Tamron Little
    12/14/2022
  • Scholarship winner Ella Savage
    Advocacy

    Scholarship Winner Reflects on Grandfather’s Mesothelioma Journey

    Ella Savage is enrolled in the Animal and Veterinary Science Program at Clemson University with plans to attend veterinary school once she completes her…
    Ella Savage
    12/12/2022
  • Scholarship winner Catalina Valdez
    Advocacy

    Mesothelioma and Women: Scholarship Winner Sees Challenges

    Catalina Valdez is pursuing a Master of Science degree in sociology at Brigham Young University. She is studying immigration, race and ethnicity, family and…
    Catalina Valdez
    12/12/2022
  • Al Schwartz, wife Rebecca and Olivia
    Pleural Mesothelioma

    5-Year Mesothelioma Survivor Motivated by Family

    Al talks about his mesothelioma diagnosis, his surgeries and treatments. He reveals how he and his brother shared a similar experience with chemotherapy at the same time.
    Tim Povtak
    12/08/2022
  • Michael and Tania Cole
    Pleural Mesothelioma

    Pleural Mesothelioma Survivor Shares His Inspiring Story

    Pleural mesothelioma survivor Michael Cole details his personal story. He explains his challenging surgery, symptoms he experienced and his recovery process. Despite all this, he has not despaired.
    Michael Cole
    11/30/2022
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    Health & Wellness

    Top 5 Herbs and Spices to Boost Your Holiday Meals

    With the holiday season upon us, traditional favorite festive meals can be an enjoyable way for you to find needed high-calorie foods and feel…
    Tejal Parekh, RDN, LDN
    11/23/2022
  • Depression is common among mesothelioma patients. Therapy can help.
    Health & Wellness

    Treatment Options for Mesothelioma Patients With Depression

    Studies indicate that about 30-60% of cancer patients experience clinical symptoms of depression at some point during their cancer experience. For several reasons, cancer…
    Dana Nolan, MS, LMHC
    10/26/2022
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