The Mesothelioma Center Blog - Page 42
How to Talk About Death and Saying Goodbye to Loved Ones
- by Beth Swantek
- Cancer & Caregiving
- Apr 29, 2015
I can still recall my husband’s emotional breakdown when he received the call that his father was diagnosed with terminal cancer. My father-in-law was given only six months to live,…
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Discover the Truth About Cancer-Fighting Antioxidants
- by Tejal Parekh
- Health & Wellness
- Apr 22, 2015
Ever since antioxidants came to public attention in the 1990s, their cancer-fighting powers have sprouted a flourishing industry. A MarketResearch.com report published in 2012 shows U.S. retail sales of…
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7 Tips for Coping with a Bad Week
- by Jennifer Mia
- Health & Wellness
- Apr 15, 2015
Recently, driving home from work on a Friday, I felt totally exhausted. I had only worked five hours of overtime, and yet it felt like I had worked an extra…
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Extraordinary Grandmother Nears 10-Year Survival
- by Tim Povtak
- Stories from Survivors
- Apr 14, 2015
Sandy Mulcahey does more with one lung, a missing rib and a rebuilt diaphragm than most who still have all their original parts. Malignant pleural mesothelioma didn’t stop her. It…
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4 Ways You Can Improve Communication with Your Health Care Team
- by Dana Nolan
- Cancer & Caregiving
- Apr 10, 2015
Decades ago, patients simply followed their doctors’ instructions and may have felt uncomfortable asking their doctors questions. Today, patients and physicians want better communication, especially when dealing with a…
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Amazing Power of Plant-Based Foods That Fight Cancer
- by Tejal Parekh
- Health & Wellness
- Apr 9, 2015
Reports of exotic sounding herbs and curious looking fruits from far off lands always make headlines for their cancer-fighting properties. We’ve seen the pictures of bright yellow fruits from Indonesia…
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5 Diseases You Should Know Are Caused by Asbestos Exposure
- by Michelle Whitmer
- Health & Wellness
- Apr 6, 2015
During Asbestos Awareness Week, we put a spotlight on asbestos exposure and what can happen if someone is overexposed. Often, the more serious and well-known conditions like mesothelioma and lung…
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Best Tips to Help You Avoid Exposure to Asbestos
- by Michelle Whitmer
- Outreach & Awareness
- Apr 3, 2015
It’s Asbestos Awareness Week, and the ultimate goal of raising awareness is to prevent dangerous exposure. Here we’ve gathered the most important tips to help you avoid the most hazardous…
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A Widow’s Intimate Story About Asbestos Awareness and Loss
- by Lorraine Kember
- Outreach & Awareness
- Apr 1, 2015
I lost my husband, Brian, to mesothelioma in 2001. The disease stemmed from his exposure to asbestos when he was a child. His parents didn’t know about the dangers…
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Tips for Bathroom Safety for Cancer Patients
- by Beth Swantek
- Cancer & Caregiving
- Mar 31, 2015
When my husband and I were looking for a new home to accommodate our disabled daughter, it was the bathroom that had our attention each time we looked at a…
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