The Mesothelioma Center Blog – Page 25
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Peritoneal MesotheliomaWhen I was first told I had peritoneal mesothelioma, I pictured the day when I would be cancer free. I’m not sure if… -
Pleural MesotheliomaPleural Mesothelioma Survivor Takes Cancer Journey in Stride
Charles Wood wasn’t about to just sit back and accept the often overwhelming, gloom-and-doom diagnosis of malignant pleural mesothelioma. Not after spending a… -
ChemotherapyMesothelioma Survivor Shares Opdivo and Yervoy Results
Late last year, I began a new treatment at a new facility. The medications were Opdivo and Yervoy, an immunotherapy combination recently approved… -
Treatment & DoctorsAdvancing Peritoneal Mesothelioma Treatment
The most effective treatment today for malignant peritoneal mesothelioma involves cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC). Early postoperative and long-term regional… -
Early-Stage MesotheliomaImpact of Being an Atypical Mesothelioma Patient
Can you picture something for a second? Dive into your imagination and pretend you’re a medical student. You’ve been studying different types of rare… -
Cancer & CaregivingHow to Support Mesothelioma Patients from Afar
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way people around the world do things. With social distancing, cities on lockdown and not being able to… -
Pleural MesotheliomaMesothelioma Survivor Thriving With Support, Positive Attitude
Two weeks before undergoing aggressive, life-changing surgery for mesothelioma cancer, Michael Bederman was driving a rented motor home more than 1,000 miles through… -
Awareness & ResearchPreventing Mesothelioma Begins with a Ban on Asbestos
Let’s think hypothetically here. You’re at the doctor’s office having a conversation with your physician about preventative health measures. He or she is explaining… -
Health & WellnessNutrition and Mesothelioma: Adding Whole Grains to Your Diet
Maintaining a healthy diet is crucial for mesothelioma patients and others with cancer. We know fruits and vegetables are important components, but what about whole… -
Pleural MesotheliomaMesothelioma Survivor Shares COVID-19 Vaccine Experience
Not too long ago, I started a new regimen of immunotherapy for mesothelioma. Juggling cancer treatment in the middle of a pandemic is no easy feat.