The Mesothelioma Center Blog – Page 42
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Health & WellnessAsk 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… -
Pleural MesotheliomaDenver Grandmother Celebrates 10-Year Survival with Mesothelioma
There will be no victory parade, no anniversary celebration, not even a luncheon or commemorative plaque to honor pleural mesothelioma patient Robin Brown in… -
Early-Stage MesotheliomaMesothelioma Survivor Longs for Walks in Oregon’s Wilderness
Before retirement, Joanne D. worked as a geriatric case manager independently and for multiple health insurance companies, spending much of her professional life caring…