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Research Shows Benefits of Gardening for Cancer Patients
- by Suzanne Dixon
- Health & Wellness
- Nov 15, 2018
Researchers from Ohio State University and the University of Alabama recently presented data detailing how garden-based interventions can provide significant health benefits to cancer survivors. In Seeds of…
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Taking a Personalized Approach to Mesothelioma Patient Advocacy
- by Karen Selby
- Treatment & Doctors
- Nov 14, 2018
For 10 years, I’ve had the honor of helping people during one of the most difficult times in their lives. As a registered nurse and patient and family advocate at…
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Veterans Need to Speak Up About Military Asbestos Exposure
- by Aaron Munz
- Veterans & Military
- Nov 9, 2018
As a veteran, I am acutely aware of the attention and appreciation we receive each year on November 11 when our country celebrates Veterans Day. There are sales at…
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Pain Medications for Mesothelioma: Side Effects vs. Efficacy
- by Melanie Ball
- Cancer & Caregiving
- Oct 29, 2018
After a recent trip to the dentist’s office, I found myself having an unexpected oral surgery. Following the procedure, the doctor prescribed an opioid to manage my dental pain.
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Australia’s Asbestos Abatement Dilemma
- by Lorraine Kember
- International Impact
- Oct 25, 2018
How to deal with the problem of asbestos in Australia is something authorities have grappled with for decades. Across the country, thousands of homes built in asbestos’ heyday are still…
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Former Nurse and Mesothelioma Survivor Still Helping Others
- by Matt Mauney
- Stories from Survivors
- Oct 22, 2018
Emily Ward retired from nursing after 43 years following her pleural mesothelioma diagnosis. But she never stopped helping people. She served on her local community board as a selectman for…
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Nutrition Knowledge Gaps Matter for Older Cancer Patients
- by Suzanne Dixon
- Treatment & Doctors
- Oct 18, 2018
Experts note people who aren’t able to meet their nutrition needs during cancer treatment have worse side effects and decreased survival compared to well-nourished patients. These nutritional challenges may…
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Mesothelioma Survivor Returning to Motorcycle Racing
- by Tim Povtak
- Stories from Survivors
- Oct 16, 2018
Mark Martin has been racing motorcycles for the last 47 years. He sees no reason to stop now. Martin, 58, is a mesothelioma survivor who plans to race this…
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Pacific Mesothelioma 5K Funds Research and Builds Community
- by Jose Ortiz
- Outreach & Awareness
- Oct 11, 2018
As the medical outreach liaison for The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com, I meet with the nation’s top specialists and researchers who strive to find a cure for mesothelioma. The Pacific…
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Be Prepared for Out-of-Pocket Costs of Mesothelioma
- by Daniel King
- Treatment & Doctors
- Oct 9, 2018
Nearly 1 in 5 elderly cancer patients struggle with out-of-pocket health care costs, according to a recent report from researchers at Wilmot Cancer Institute at the University of Rochester Medical…
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