The Mesothelioma Center Blog – Page 34
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ChemotherapyPleural mesothelioma survivor Randy Boudreaux struggled to catch his breath a year ago when he made the roundtrip walk to the mailbox at the… -
Pleural MesotheliomaMesothelioma 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… -
Awareness & ResearchLucy Streatfield: Pioneer in Asbestos Exposure Awareness
One of the first people to sound the alarm on the dangers of asbestos was a female factory inspector from the United Kingdom. -
Pleural MesotheliomaMesothelioma Survivor Starts Hospice…with a Party
Rich and Aline DeLisle made the difficult decision recently to stop Rich’s cancer treatment and begin home hospice care — the final stage of… -
Cancer & CaregivingFinding Moments of Joy as a Mesothelioma Caregiver
When a loved one is diagnosed with a debilitating illness such as mesothelioma, everyday life can become full of challenges for those who care… -
Pleural MesotheliomaMesothelioma Survivor Thriving in High-Altitude Lifestyle
Twenty months after aggressive surgery for malignant pleural mesothelioma, Hatsie H. celebrated with her grandchildren by taking the ski lift to the top of… -
Health & WellnessManaging Unintentional Weight Loss During Mesothelioma Treatment
Mesothelioma cancer and its treatment may cause a variety of side effects. These symptoms can diminish a patient’s ability to eat well and… -
Awareness & Research5 Places You Wouldn’t Expect to Find Asbestos
This week marks the 14th annual Global Asbestos Awareness Week. This year, the campaign focuses on banning asbestos, preventing exposure, enforcing regulations and… -
Treatment & DoctorsCan Turmeric Bring the Fight to Mesothelioma?
When thinking about how to treat mesothelioma cancer, most of us don’t consider the spice rack. Maybe we should — beginning with turmeric. -
Cancer & CaregivingImportance of Mesothelioma Cancer Survivorship Care Plans
The details of your mesothelioma cancer treatment can be overwhelming. It is a challenge to remember complicated drug names, surgery details, potential side…