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New Year’s Resolutions: How I Set Goals as a Cancer Survivor
- by Tamron Little
- Stories from Survivors
- Jan 12, 2021
I know you have heard this phrase a thousand times: “New year, new me.” It’s turning into such a cliche, in my opinion. I’m a peritoneal mesothelioma survivor.
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Connecting with Other Mesothelioma Survivors Brings Benefits
- by Tamron Little
- Stories from Survivors
- Jan 6, 2021
If there was anything I would do differently following my peritoneal mesothelioma diagnosis 13 years ago, it would be to connect with other mesothelioma survivors sooner. When I was…
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Cancer Patients Face Tough Decisions This Holiday Season
- by Melanie Ball
- Health & Wellness
- Dec 23, 2020
With the 2020 holiday season well underway, many folks are not just considering which pies to bake or how they might deck their halls. For most families, health risks associated…
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Celebrating the Holidays Safely Amid COVID-19
- by Tamron Little
- Stories from Survivors
- Dec 22, 2020
Let’s just say the holidays won’t be the same this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The virus has had an effect on everyone, and it will make celebrations difficult…
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DaSilva Opens New Mesothelioma Surgical Floor in Orlando
- by Dr. Marcelo DaSilva
- Treatment & Doctors
- Dec 18, 2020
When I joined AdventHealth Orlando in December 2019, I had a clear vision for our Mesothelioma International Treatment Program. With the opening of our new thoracic surgery unit, the…
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Mesothelioma Survivor: Understanding the Dangers of Asbestos
- by Tamron Little
- Stories from Survivors
- Dec 17, 2020
Before I was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma, I didn’t even know what asbestos was. Let me remind you, I was a 21-year-old new mom and college student. I hadn’t even…
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Top 10 Mesothelioma and Asbestos Blogs of 2020
- by Tim Povtak
- Health & Wellness
- Dec 15, 2020
Patient care during COVID-19, thriving survivors of mesothelioma and gemstone jewelry hazards were among the most popular blogs of 2020. Also part of the mix at The Mesothelioma Center…
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Dealing with the Fear of Mesothelioma Recurrence
- by Tamron Little
- Stories from Survivors
- Dec 8, 2020
To be told that you have cancer is such a nightmare and creates a tremendous sense of fear. But what’s even scarier is being told that your cancer has returned.
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10 Tips for Cancer Patients for a Holiday Immune System Boost
- by Tejal Parekh
- Health & Wellness
- Dec 8, 2020
The holidays are an exciting time filled with family, friends and delicious foods. With extra shopping, gatherings and the current COVID-19 pandemic to think about, they can also be very…
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Managing Uncertainty: Coping with Mesothelioma in a Pandemic
- by Dana Nolan
- Health & Wellness
- Dec 3, 2020
Why do so many people struggle with uncertainty? Perhaps it is comforting to believe that we know what is coming around the next bend in the road of life.
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