
The Mesothelioma Center Blog – Page 4
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Treatment & DoctorsI’ve spent a good portion of my life in California. Since moving to Kaiser Permanente’s Oakland Medical Center in 2014, I’ve made it a…
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Legislation & Litigation
Mesothelioma Lawsuit Case Value: An Informational Webinar
Join The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com on Nov. 16, at 8 p.m. EST, for a live, online session where our experts will answer your…November 3, 2021 -
Stories from Survivors
Mesothelioma Survivor Stresses the Importance of a Second Opinion
When it comes to dealing with physicians and other health care professionals, some people are afraid to ask questions and express their feelings. Some…October 25, 2021 -
Treatment & Doctors
Mesothelioma Experts Explain Opdivo and Yervoy Side Effects
The immunotherapy combination of nivolumab and ipilimumab, known by the brand names Opdivo and Yervoy, became the first new drug therapy for…October 21, 2021 -
Advocacy
Asbestos in the Navy: Scholarship Winner Explores Harmful Legacy
DeLon Henderson is majoring in multimedia film and production at Georgia Southern University. He is the second-place winner of the Fall 2021 Asbestos.com…Guest AuthorOctober 11, 2021 -
Advocacy
Scholarship Winner Studies Asbestos, Other Public Health Hazards
Kate Clancy is pursuing a master’s degree in public health and occupational health at the Colorado School of Public Health. She is the first-place…Guest AuthorOctober 7, 2021 -
Treatment & Doctors
Promising New Concepts for Mesothelioma Treatment
Immunotherapy is quickly becoming an essential treatment option for many mesothelioma patients. While it may not yet be an effective therapy for every…October 1, 2021 -
Advocacy
13th Annual Alton Miles for Meso Event Helps Raise Awareness
The 13th Annual Alton Miles for Meso 5K Run & 3K Fun Run/Walk was held Sept. 25-26, with close to 1,000 participants joining forces…September 29, 2021 -
Stories from Survivors
Pleural Mesothelioma Survivor Continues to Beat the Odds
Pleural mesothelioma may have pushed Doug Jackson into an early retirement – abruptly ending the teaching and coaching career he loved – but it…September 29, 2021 -
Stories from Survivors
Survivor to Activist: Making a Difference in the Mesothelioma Community
If you’ve read any of my past articles, you know that I have a lot of sayings. I’ll blame my grandma for that. I…September 23, 2021