The Mesothelioma Center Blog – Page 19
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Treatment & DoctorsMany patients want to know the benefits and risks of surgery for mesothelioma and whether they might be eligible. On Thursday, Oct. 13,… -
AdvocacyHow We Help: Mesothelioma Awareness Day 2022
Mesothelioma Awareness Day takes place every year on Sept. 26. This year, The Mesothelioma Center is ramping up its community efforts to further raise… -
Awareness & ResearchLongtime Cancer Survivor Reflects on Mesothelioma Awareness
Over the last year, I have been able to shine a spotlight on mesothelioma on a national level – especially when I was afforded the… -
Treatment & DoctorsWebinar Recap: Mesothelioma Chemotherapy vs. Immunotherapy
I recently held a webinar for The Mesothelioma Center focused on the differences between chemotherapy and immunotherapy for mesothelioma.The webinar was an excellent… -
Treatment & Doctors5 Things to Do if You Have Been Exposed to Asbestos
Asbestos exposure is the primary cause of mesothelioma and asbestosis, devastating conditions that require aggressive treatments. If you become exposed to asbestos, talking with… -
AdvocacyWhy We’re Walking to Raise Mesothelioma Awareness
The 14th annual Alton Miles for Meso 5K race and 3K walk and fun run will take place on Saturday, Sept. 24, just two… -
Pleural Mesothelioma20-Year Pleural Mesothelioma Survivor Is a Sugarbaker Legacy
Tim originally decided against surgery and chemotherapy when he was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma in 2002, but his daughter convinced him otherwise. He underwent an extrapleural pneumonectomy at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He was among America’s longest-living male pleural mesothelioma survivors. Tim died in December 2023. -
AdvocacyBuilding Asbestos Awareness Through Community Outreach
Earlier this year, Asbestos.com launched a first-of-its-kind Community Partnership program to raise mesothelioma awareness through partnerships with universities and service organizations. Within the… -
Health & WellnessReducing Salt in Your Diet
Aug. 29 is More Herbs, Less Salt Day. This awareness day was created because a significant number of Americans consume too much salt. Excess salt… -
Treatment & DoctorsShukla Research Lab Tests Limits of Mesothelioma and Asbestos Disease Science
When I decided to launch my research career in the United States a little over 20 years ago, I had no idea I would…