Dinah made a quick return to work even before being diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma in 2020. She goes into detail about her chemotherapy treatments and how she's received so much support from her friends and family.
Emily found the best mesothelioma surgeon at the time, Dr. David Sugarbaker. Emily credited Sugarbaker for her nearly 10-year survival with pleural mesothelioma. Despite being forced to retire from nursing, she continued caring for others by volunteering and supporting the mesothelioma community. Emily died in May 2022.
Registered and licensed dietitian Tejal Parekh is passionate about helping cancer patients make nutritional choices that help improve their well-being. Mesothelioma treatment…
The Medical Outreach and Veterans Outreach teams at The Mesothelioma Center, the nation’s most trusted mesothelioma resource, have helped connect thousands of patients to…
Lisa is a lung cancer survivor who credits the late Dr. David Sugarbaker for saving her life. She explains her surgery where her lung was removed and talks about her successful recovery.
On Wednesday, June 15, at 8 p.m. EDT, The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com will host a webinar exclusively for peritoneal mesothelioma patients, their…
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