The Mesothelioma Center Blog – Page 42
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Health & WellnessStressful life events are known to have a negative impact on sexual desire and performance. Emotional and physical threats activate our fight-or-flight response, and… -
Late-Stage MesotheliomaFeisty 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… -
Health & WellnessRemarkable Healing Power of Reiki as Cancer Treatment
Ask the majority of people what they fear most and the answer will be cancer. That’s hardly surprising since this prevalent disease is responsible… -
Pleural MesotheliomaAmazing Power of Prayer, Support Boosts Man’s Survival
Update: Brian’s family informed us that Brian lost his battle with mesothelioma on Aug. 2, 2015. He was 54. His family hopes his story… -
Pleural MesotheliomaExtraordinary Grandmother Nears 10-Year Survival
Sandy Mulcahey does more with one lung, a missing rib and a rebuilt diaphragm than most who still have all their original parts. Malignant… -
Health & WellnessMarinol Pills: Side Effects & Uses for Chemotherapy
As the debate over the legalization of marijuana continues across the country, it shines a light on Marinol pills, an FDA-approved synthetic version of… -
Late-Stage MesotheliomaMesothelioma Survivor Holds Promise of Cure Through Clinical Trials
Pleural mesothelioma survivor Jack Riordan sounds a lot more worried about those around him — his caregiver wife, children, grandchildren and other patients — than he… -
Health & WellnessMesothelioma Survivor Struggles to Celebrate Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day is approaching, and I’m already looking forward to feasting on honey baked ham, fried turkey with all the trimmings, cakes, pies and… -
Awareness & ResearchLung Cancer Survivor Jazzes It up to Raise Funds, Awareness
This report is the fourth in a series of stories on Asbestos.com commemorating Lung Cancer Awareness Month throughout November. Our other stories focus on… -
Health & WellnessTalking About Mesothelioma and Sex with Your Partner
Human sexual feelings and behaviors are complex and strongly influenced by emotional and physical factors. A mesothelioma diagnosis can affect a person’s body…