The Mesothelioma Center Blog - Page 2
Pleural Mesothelioma Survivor Enjoys Exciting New Chapter
- by Tim Povtak
- Stories from Survivors
- Mar 31, 2020
Joe Barna married the love of his life 13 months after he was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma cancer. Today, life is good. Barna is a mesothelioma survivor and a…
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Mesothelioma Patients, Caregivers Can Manage Coronavirus Anxiety
- by Dana Nolan
- Health & Wellness
- Mar 24, 2020
As a mental health professional, I have recently seen a significant increase of fear and anxiety related to the COVID-19 virus among the general population as well as with many…
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Mesothelioma Recurrence and the Importance of Self-Advocacy
- by Emily Ward
- Treatment & Doctors
- Mar 19, 2020
There may be no “I” in team, but there is one in patient. It’s something I have to constantly remind myself of through my battle with mesothelioma, especially…
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5 Things to Know Before Starting a Mesothelioma Clinical Trial
- by Sean Marchese
- Treatment & Doctors
- Mar 17, 2020
Enrolling in a clinical trial for mesothelioma can be an exciting and frightening experience. You will be giving yourself a chance to receive the best treatment available and…
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Effects of a Mesothelioma Diagnosis on Relationships
- by Lorraine Kember
- Cancer & Caregiving
- Mar 12, 2020
When times are tough, it is comforting to know that friends will be there to offer support. Sadly, that is not always the case. I discovered this after my…
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Veterans Outreach: Focus on VSO Training for Asbestos Claims
- by Aaron Munz
- Veterans & Military
- Mar 10, 2020
Our Veterans Outreach team at The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com is coming off another stellar year of serving veterans diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases and building relationships within the Veterans…
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Mesothelioma Survivor Leaving a Lifelong Legacy
- by Tim Povtak
- Stories from Survivors
- Mar 9, 2020
John Stathas came into this world to help others. He wants to leave that way, too. Stathas, 78, is a pleural mesothelioma survivor who long ago dedicated his life…
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Coronavirus: What Mesothelioma Cancer Patients Should Know
- by Sean Marchese
- Health & Wellness
- Mar 6, 2020
Mesothelioma patients could be at risk of complications from the novel coronavirus, which is spreading rapidly across the United States and the rest of the world. Organizers of the International…
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Recap: Medical Outreach’s 2019 Achievements and 2020 Goals
- by Jose Ortiz
- Treatment & Doctors
- Mar 5, 2020
The Medical Outreach team at The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com tours the country’s top hospitals and cancer centers to establish relationships and learn about treatment advances from leading…
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Coronavirus Travel Advice for Mesothelioma Patients
- by Sean Marchese
- Health & Wellness
- Feb 28, 2020
If you have a mesothelioma cancer diagnosis and are considering a vacation, keeping up with the news about emerging diseases, such as novel coronavirus, can be frightening. Mesothelioma patients receiving…
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