The Mesothelioma Center Blog - Page 4
Former Nurse and Mesothelioma Survivor Still Helping Others
- by Matt Mauney
- Stories from Survivors
- Oct 22, 2018
Emily Ward retired from nursing after 43 years following her pleural mesothelioma diagnosis. But she never stopped helping people. She served on her local community board as a selectman for…
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Nutrition Knowledge Gaps Matter for Older Cancer Patients
- by Suzanne Dixon
- Treatment & Doctors
- Oct 18, 2018
Experts note people who aren’t able to meet their nutrition needs during cancer treatment have worse side effects and decreased survival compared to well-nourished patients. These nutritional challenges may…
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Mesothelioma Survivor Returning to Motorcycle Racing
- by Tim Povtak
- Stories from Survivors
- Oct 16, 2018
Mark Martin has been racing motorcycles for the last 47 years. He sees no reason to stop now. Martin, 58, is a mesothelioma survivor who plans to race this…
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Pacific Mesothelioma 5K Funds Research and Builds Community
- by Jose Ortiz
- Outreach & Awareness
- Oct 11, 2018
As the medical outreach liaison for The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com, I meet with the nation’s top specialists and researchers who strive to find a cure for mesothelioma. The Pacific…
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Be Prepared for Out-of-Pocket Costs of Mesothelioma
- by Daniel King
- Treatment & Doctors
- Oct 9, 2018
Nearly 1 in 5 elderly cancer patients struggle with out-of-pocket health care costs, according to a recent report from researchers at Wilmot Cancer Institute at the University of Rochester Medical…
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Asbestos Concrete in Water Systems a Cause for Concern
- Guest Author
- Outreach & Awareness
- Oct 2, 2018
Alexandra Der is the second-place winner of the Fall 2018 Asbestos.com scholarship. As an engineer pursuing my master’s degree in design of water and waste water systems, I encounter…
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Mesothelioma: The Silent Killer Linked to Asbestos
- Guest Author
- Outreach & Awareness
- Oct 2, 2018
Yu Ying Mei is a fifth-year pharmacy student at St. John’s University. She is the first-place winner of the Fall 2018 Asbestos.com scholarship. The dangerous carcinogen asbestos has never…
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Sugarbaker Legacy Includes 22-Year Pleural Mesothelioma Survivor
- by Tim Povtak
- Stories from Survivors
- Oct 2, 2018
Dr. David Sugarbaker left behind a legacy of surgical excellence, groundbreaking advances and unwavering dedication to his patients. Mesothelioma survivor Sissy Hoffman is a living testament to that legacy.
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Artificial Intelligence, Mesothelioma and Improved Medical Imaging
- by Daniel King
- Treatment & Doctors
- Sep 27, 2018
Artificial intelligence (AI) has long been the stuff of summer blockbusters and comic books. But in the past few years, real-world research projects on AI have flourished. Advances in computer…
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Help Ban Asbestos in Honor of Mesothelioma Awareness Day 2018
- by Michelle Whitmer
- Outreach & Awareness
- Sep 25, 2018
Mesothelioma survivors, caregivers and families across the nation need your signature to ban asbestos now. September 26 is Mesothelioma Awareness Day. It serves an important purpose: Increase awareness of…
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