The Mesothelioma Center Blog – Page 35
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Pleural MesotheliomaTwenty 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… -
Peritoneal MesotheliomaMesothelioma Survivor Driven by Family, Active Lifestyle
Attending a dinner party with friends became the motivation Darlene Micciche needed while recovering from cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC). -
Peritoneal MesotheliomaCanadian Mesothelioma Survivor: ‘Advocate for Yourself’
Peritoneal mesothelioma survivor Jayda K. didn’t take her increasing pain lying down. The Ottawa, Ontario, resident fought hard to get doctors to recognize… -
Peritoneal MesotheliomaFinding Your Faith in the Midst of Mesothelioma
I am often reminded of a popular saying: “It’s easier said than done.” So many people like to use this saying when they are… -
Peritoneal MesotheliomaMesothelioma Survivor Believes Trial Drug Saved His Life
Mesothelioma survivor David Broyles once worried about living long enough to see the birth of his daughter. Now, almost 22 years later, he will… -
Pleural MesotheliomaNavy Veteran Pursues Mesothelioma Immunotherapy Trials
Calling Jim and Pam McWhorter the “outdoors type” would be an understatement. The couple traveled regularly, enjoying hiking, camping and kayaking. In August 2014,…