
The Mesothelioma Center Blog – Page 32
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Peritoneal MesotheliomaMark Martin has been racing motorcycles for the last 47 years. He sees no reason to stop now. Martin, 58, is a mesothelioma…
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Pleural Mesothelioma
Sugarbaker Legacy Includes 22-Year Pleural Mesothelioma Survivor
Dr. David Sugarbaker left behind a legacy of surgical excellence, groundbreaking advances and unwavering dedication to his patients. Mesothelioma survivor Sissy Hoffman is… -
Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Family Helps Two-Time Mesothelioma Survivor Stay Strong
Randy Jarreau doesn’t spend much time thinking about mesothelioma cancer. He has a life to live. After work on most days, his schedule… -
Awareness & Research
Asbestos in Australian Homes, Drinking Water a Concern
One could describe asbestos as an unrelenting monster. About 125 million people in the world are exposed to asbestos at the workplace… -
Health & Wellness
Do Your Talc-Based Dietary Supplements Contain Asbestos?
Some mesothelioma patients turn to natural remedies to boost their health during and after cancer treatment. While some dietary supplements are proven safe and… -
Chemotherapy
Mesothelioma Survivor Finds New Hope with Keytruda
Diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma in 2016, Jim Huff went 15 months with no new tumor growth. His only treatment: A twice-daily dose of… -
Chemotherapy
Harley Riding Mesothelioma Survivor Itching to Work Again
Mesothelioma survivor Chris Shelton was back on his Harley-Davidson motorcycle — smiling again — just days after being hospitalized for the second time with… -
Awareness & Research
Does Asbestos Accumulate in the Food Chain?
Bioaccumulation is a hazard with many toxic substances, but not so much with asbestos. Certain dangerous chemicals can make their way up the food… -
Chemotherapy
Keytruda Helped Mesothelioma Survivor Take His Life Back
Pleural mesothelioma survivor Randy Boudreaux struggled to catch his breath a year ago when he made the roundtrip walk to the mailbox at the… -
Pleural Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma Survivor Still Relishing Graduation Day
Six years after aggressive surgery for pleural mesothelioma, Kay Kilpatrick-Simmons watched proudly as granddaughter Claire crossed the stage at Marymount High School to accept…