The Mesothelioma Center Blog – Page 42
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Legislation & LitigationA mesothelioma television commercial is often the first introduction most people have to this rare and aggressive cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. -
Occupational Asbestos ExposureMesothelioma Survivor Fought Disease, Overcame His Fears
Mesothelioma survivor John Owens still remembers driving himself to the hospital in the predawn darkness for the life-changing surgery that removed his left lung,… -
Awareness & ResearchDeadly Legacy of the James Hardie Asbestos Mine in Baryulgil
James Hardie Industries began mining white asbestos in the small Aboriginal Australian community of Baryulgil in 1953. The company offered full-time jobs to residents… -
ChemotherapyMesothelioma 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… -
Peritoneal MesotheliomaMesothelioma 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… -
Pleural MesotheliomaMesothelioma 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… -
Health & WellnessTips for Mesothelioma Patients on Increasing Sexual Desire
Stressful 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…