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    Treatment & Doctors

    Sugarbaker: Centralizing Peritoneal Mesothelioma Treatment

    We’ve come a long way in the treatment of peritoneal mesothelioma cancer over the years, but we’ve still got a long way to…
    Paul H. Sugarbaker
    09/03/2020
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    Awareness & Research

    Participating in Mesothelioma Awareness Day amid COVID-19

    Sept. 26 is Mesothelioma Awareness Day. This year, events that normally take place in person will be held virtually. The pandemic has affected…
    Michelle Whitmer
    09/01/2020
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    Treatment & Doctors

    Villamizar Leads Mesothelioma Multidisciplinary Clinic in Miami

    Since joining the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in 2014, thoracic surgeon Dr. Nestor Villamizar has been building one of the nation’s premier treatment…
    Sean Marchese
    06/29/2020
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    Treatment & Doctors

    Virtual Mesothelioma Treatment Options During COVID-19

    The coronavirus pandemic and social distancing guidelines have kept some mesothelioma patients from traveling to cancer centers for treatment and keeping doctor appointments. Like…
    Sean Marchese
    05/12/2020
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    Chemotherapy

    Pleural Mesothelioma Survivor Thriving in Moffitt Clinical Trial

    Two days after John Fiala underwent his twice-monthly treatment for pleural mesothelioma cancer, he was back on his fishing boat, landing a four-foot…
    Tim Povtak
    04/29/2020
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    Awareness & Research

    Asbestos in Jewelry: Are You Wearing Asbestos Gemstones?

    One of the lesser-known sources of asbestos exposure could be hiding in your jewelry box. If you like to wear gemstone jewelry,…
    Michelle Whitmer
    04/20/2020
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    Legislation & Litigation

    Safely Handling Mesothelioma Claims Amid Coronavirus Scare

    As the U.S. grapples with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, some mesothelioma cancer patients may be concerned about exposure to coronavirus…
    Joe Lahav
    04/02/2020
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    Early-Stage Mesothelioma

    Pleural Mesothelioma Survivor Enjoys Exciting New Chapter

    Joe Barna married the love of his life 13 months after he was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma cancer. Today, life is good. Barna is…
    Tim Povtak
    03/31/2020
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    Health & Wellness

    Mesothelioma Patients, Caregivers Can Manage Coronavirus Anxiety

    As a mental health professional, I have recently seen a significant increase of fear and anxiety related to the COVID-19 virus among the…
    Dana Nolan
    03/24/2020
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    Veterans Outreach: Focus on VSO Training for Asbestos Claims

    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…
    Aaron Munz
    03/10/2020
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