The Mesothelioma Center Blog at Asbestos.com

Mesothelioma survivor Doug Jackson and wife Cindy on plane

Early-Stage Mesothelioma

Pleural Mesothelioma Survivor Continues to Beat the Odds

Pleural mesothelioma may have pushed Doug Jackson into an early retirement – abruptly ending the teaching and coaching career he loved – but it…

Tim Povtak

09/29/2021

Tamron Little, mesothelioma survivor and an Asbestos.com expert contributor

Peritoneal Mesothelioma

Survivor to Activist: Making a Difference in the Mesothelioma Community

If you’ve read any of my past articles, you know that I have a lot of sayings. I’ll blame my grandma for that. I…

Tamron Little

09/23/2021

Awareness & Research

Mesothelioma Awareness Increases Options for Survivors

When I started my nursing career in the 1960s, we did what we could to keep our heads above water. After graduation, you’re still…

Emily Ward

09/21/2021

Woman looks at telehealth team on computer

Treatment & Doctors

Is Telehealth the Future of Cancer Care?

Technology has made so many strides over the years, making the lives of people like you and me easier. Who would have ever thought…

Tamron Little

09/21/2021

Health & Wellness

Vitamin D: A Beneficial Ingredient in a Mesothelioma Diet

Vitamin D has long been known as an important nutrient for our health. Unlike any other vitamin, our bodies can create vitamin D from…

Tejal Parekh

09/21/2021

Awareness & Research

Reflecting on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11

Twenty years after 9/11 – the day that changed our country forever – I feel stronger than ever about taking care of the heroes…

Raja Michael Flores

09/01/2021

Health & Wellness

Stress Management Tips from a 14-Year Mesothelioma Survivor

Stress is definitely a word that is heard every day – sometimes multiple times a day. A cancer diagnosis is stressful for patients and…

Tamron Little

08/18/2021

Cancer & Caregiving

How Faith Helped Me Cope with Mesothelioma Cancer

How strong is your faith? This is a question most people don’t think about often. But what if you were just told you…

Tamron Little

07/20/2021

Cancer & Caregiving

Parenting with Mesothelioma: Talking to My Children About My Diagnosis

As a parent, there will come a time when you will have to have serious talks with your children. Talks about bullying, the birds…

Tamron Little

06/30/2021

Treatment & Doctors

Mesothelioma Survivor: What to Expect Before, During and After HIPEC

Surgery isn’t something the average person signs up for willingly. When I was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma, at first I didn’t know that…

Tamron Little

06/17/2021