The Mesothelioma Center Blog – Page 39
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blogLegislation & LitigationJames Hardie Industries began mining white asbestos in the small Aboriginal Australian community of Baryulgil in 1953. The company offered full-time jobs to residents…
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blogStories from Survivors
Mesothelioma Survivor Remains Strong 10 Years After Diagnosis
Virginia Beach spent four years researching and writing hundreds of pages of family history. She began her memoirs with her ancestors’ voyage to America… -
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Amazing Anti-Cancer Powers of Cauliflower
You may not have heard of the Brassica family of vegetables, but you’ve certainly seen them on your dinner plate and salad bowl. While… -
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Mesothelioma Survivor Juggles Business, Family and Her Sanity
It’s been nine months since I last wrote about my experiences as a mesothelioma survivor and small-business owner in Baton Rouge — and… -
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Mesothelioma Survivor Is Man of Faith, Children’s Role Model
Mesothelioma survivor Richard M. smiled when the mother of a fourth-grader recently thanked him and the rest of the White County School Board in… -
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Advice for Cancer Patients with Difficulty Swallowing Foods
Cancer patients often have difficulty swallowing foods, a condition also known as dysphagia. It’s a common symptom among people diagnosed with mesothelioma, particularly… -
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Feisty Canadian Survivor Fights Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Raeleen’s Facebook page sums up the mesothelioma survivor’s courage and chutzpah: Team KickAss Raeleen’s Journey. The 37-year-old from Yorkton in Saskatchewan, Canada, turned… -
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Foods That Prevent Cancer-Related Weight Loss
Losing the desire to eat is extremely common and can be caused by a number of changes, including the stress of a cancer diagnosis,… -
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3 Unique Pressure Points That Reduce Cancer Symptoms
Some people perform better under pressure. It turns out that a little bit of pressure may help relieve certain cancer symptoms and treatment… -
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8 Healthy Secrets That Keep Doctors, Nurses from Getting Sick
How are doctors and nurses not constantly sick? They come in contact with sick people on a daily basis, and yet they don’t catch…