The Mesothelioma Center Blog - Page 42
Experience Key with Asbestos-Related VA Disability Claim
- by Aaron Munz
- Veterans & Military
- Jan 19, 2015
Veterans diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases today – often decades after leaving the service – are entitled to receive the same disability compensation as those who were injured on active duty.
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Veterans: Watch Out for Early Symptoms of Mesothelioma
- by Tim Povtak
- Veterans & Military
- Jan 15, 2015
Vigilance is an important tool to have while serving in any branch of the U.S. armed forces. It can be equally important to the good, long-term health of any retired…
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Protecting Yourself from Online Cancer Fraud | Online Support Group
- by Dana Nolan
- Outreach & Awareness
- Jan 14, 2015
Before the Internet existed, most mesothelioma patients had limited options available to access information about their disease and treatment options. Oncologists and cancer treatment centers usually provide their patients…
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Reflecting on a Life with Mesothelioma
- by Joey Rosenberg
- Stories from Survivors
- Jan 12, 2015
Update: George Schottl, a late-stage mesothelioma patient in Sweden, lost his fight against the cancer Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015. He was 46. This is the second installment of a two-part…
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Light-based Test Paves Way to Early Detection of Mesothelioma
- by Joey Rosenberg
- Treatment & Doctors
- Jan 9, 2015
Today’s approach to diagnosis rarely spots mesothelioma early in its development, when patients are more likely to qualify for the optimal course of cancer treatment. It’s a leading reason why…
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Swedish Mesothelioma Patient Recalls Treatment, Diagnosis
- by Adam Lee
- Stories from Survivors
- Jan 7, 2015
Update: George Schottl, a late-stage mesothelioma patient in Sweden, lost his fight against the cancer Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015. He was 46. This is the first installment of a two-part…
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Is the Asbestos in Our Drinking Water Dangerous?
- by Adam Lee
- Health & Wellness
- Dec 31, 2014
Lately, I’ve been complaining about three things: The taste of tap water where I live, money I spend on bottled water and the unnecessary amount of plastic bottles I go…
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International Mesothelioma Conference Raises Hope for Better Treatment
- by Dr. Jacques Fontaine
- Treatment & Doctors
- Dec 23, 2014
Earlier this year, I attended the International Mesothelioma Interest Group (iMig) conference in Cape Town, South Africa, and left feeling the future of mesothelioma treatment is bright. It…
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Tips for Cancer Patients on How to Cope with Stress at Christmas
- by Lynette Zilio
- Health & Wellness
- Dec 22, 2014
Christmas is an enjoyable, yet stressful time of the year. Sending out cards to far away family and friends, maneuvering your way through the crowds at the mall and making…
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Enjoy the Holiday Feasts, but Don’t Forget Your Exercise Routine
- by Adam Lee
- Health & Wellness
- Dec 16, 2014
The last three weeks of the year aren’t the busiest of times for personal trainers and other fitness professionals. Sure, I get the occasional client who wants to get…
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