The Mesothelioma Center Blog – Page 2
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Health & WellnessSeptember is National Healthy Aging Month, which raises awareness of ways to stay healthy as we get older. Aging presents challenges. For those living…
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Awareness & Research
Can I Get an Accessible Parking Permit if I Have Mesothelioma?
Any chronic illness like a lung disease or terminal cancer that makes it difficult for you to get around could qualify you for an… -
Health & Wellness
Benefits of Life Review Therapy for Mesothelioma Patients
In my decades working with cancer patients as a psychotherapist, many patients have shared stories or narratives of their major life events, relationships, personal… -
Chemotherapy
Pastor Love Begins Mesothelioma Treatments
To read our first conversation with Dr. Berlinda Love: Pastor Talks About Her Recent Mesothelioma Diagnosis When we first spoke with pastor and… -
Chemotherapy
Survivor Shares Experiences Seeking Help With Healthcare Costs
Carla Fasolo was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma in 2021 and found medical expenses were a considerable source of stress. She encourages other survivors to… -
Chemotherapy
Survivor Praises Family and Friends Following Her Recovery
Carla Fasolo was diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2021. Today, she says her family, friends and especially her husband positively impacted her recovery. “It wasn’t… -
Chemotherapy
Survivor Worried Mesothelioma Could Worsen Depression
Carla Fasolo shares that she had experienced depression in the past. When she was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma in 2021, she was worried how… -
Pleural Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma Survivor: Resources and Support Were Critical
Carla shares how important resources and support were for her following her pleural mesothelioma diagnosis. She also explains her positive experience working with a Patient Advocate from The Mesothelioma Center. -
Health & Wellness
Webinar Recap: Pleural and Peritoneal Treatment Updates
We recently hosted treatment-focused webinars featuring the latest advances in therapies for peritoneal and pleural mesothelioma. Our medical experts and mesothelioma survivors shared their… -
Health & Wellness
Tips for Talking to Adult Children About Your Mesothelioma
When we become parents, we take on many roles such as provider, guardian, teacher and comforter. As our children grow into adults and live…