The Mesothelioma Center Blog - Page 3
Mafia to Ministry: Mesothelioma Survivor Helps Reform Mobsters
- by Tim Povtak
- Stories from Survivors
- Dec 10, 2018
Glenn Hovater made the jump from Mafia to ministry long before he was diagnosed with mesothelioma, providing the backdrop for the fight of his life. Time moves a…
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Why I Haven’t Celebrated Holidays Since My Mesothelioma Diagnosis
- by Emily Ward
- Cancer & Caregiving
- Dec 6, 2018
After I learned I had pleural mesothelioma, things happened so fast from the official diagnosis to having surgery. My pleurectomy and decortication was Oct. 3, 2012. It was performed…
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National Survey Highlights Cancer’s Financial Burden
- by Suzanne Dixon
- Treatment & Doctors
- Dec 5, 2018
The American Society of Clinical Oncology began partnering with The Harris Poll in 2017 to conduct an annual National Cancer Opinion Survey. Results of the 2018 ASCO survey…
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Could Asbestos Be in Your Favorite Alcoholic Drink?
- by Lorraine Kember
- Outreach & Awareness
- Dec 3, 2018
Worrying about asbestos and where it may be lurking is enough to drive even the most laidback person crazy. Asbestos — the toxic mineral that causes mesothelioma and…
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Nearly 4 in 10 Americans Believe Alternative Therapy Cures Cancer
- by Suzanne Dixon
- Treatment & Doctors
- Nov 29, 2018
The American Society of Clinical Oncology and The Harris Poll recently collaborated on the second annual National Cancer Opinion Survey. The 2018 investigation revealed many Americans mistakenly believe…
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Holiday Celebrations: Easing Stress for Mesothelioma Caregivers
- by Melanie Ball
- Cancer & Caregiving
- Nov 28, 2018
For half a century, my mother-in-law, Loretta, has hosted the family holiday festivities in her home every year. I’ve been a part of those celebrations since my husband and…
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Giving Thanks: Notions of Gratitude for Mesothelioma Caregivers
- by Melanie Ball
- Cancer & Caregiving
- Nov 20, 2018
Thanksgiving is a time of reflection. It’s a time to express gratitude for people and things in our lives for which we feel thankful. People often review their life…
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How to Stay Safe from Asbestos After a Fire
- by Matt Mauney
- Outreach & Awareness
- Nov 19, 2018
House fires are heartbreaking. Flames not only destroy personal possessions, but the lives of people who once filled the home. It only takes a few minutes for an entire residence…
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Mesothelioma Survivor Part of Sugarbaker Legacy
- by Tim Povtak
- Stories from Survivors
- Nov 19, 2018
Tom Roland remembers vividly his last checkup with mesothelioma treatment pioneer Dr. David Sugarbaker back in March, almost two years after his aggressive surgery. Sugarbaker left him feeling more…
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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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