
The Mesothelioma Center Blog – Page 44
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Cancer & CaregivingMy husband Brian was a simple man who lived an honest life. He worked hard for a living, and loved and supported me and…
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Treatment & Doctors
HIPEC Surgery: Exhausting, but Worth It, Says Mesothelioma Survivor
Peritoneal mesothelioma can be two of the most frightening words you will ever hear. The only thing worse than the disease itself: Coming to… -
Cancer & Caregiving
Caring for a Loved One Confined to a Bed
Mesothelioma and other cancers often weaken your loved ones to the point where they become bedridden – a burden for them and their caregiver. -
Pleural Mesothelioma
Navy Veteran, Mesothelioma Survivor Playing Hand He Was Dealt
U.S. Navy veteran Ken S. made his living for decades as a poker player, learning to survive, and often thrive, at the table with… -
Pleural Mesothelioma
Survivor, Navy Veteran Adapts Slowly to Lifestyle Changes
Eight months after he was diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma, Nick P. walked into his local Dodge dealership in Colorado Springs, kicked a few… -
Cancer & Caregiving
Vacation Cruise Can Soothe Cancer Patient, Caregiver
Hello again! It’s been a while. I’m back on dry land in Australia and blogging after a more than two-week vacation sailing on a… -
Chemotherapy
Survivor Andy A. Beating the Odds Again
Andy says immunotherapy has improved his health following his diagnosis of pleural mesothelioma in 2010. “I guess I’m an anomaly. I’m doing great right now. I really am. I don’t look like a Stage IV cancer patient,” Andy said. “I consider myself extremely lucky for a lot of reasons." -
Cancer & Caregiving
Navy Veteran, Mesothelioma Survivor Benefits from Surgeon’s Personal Approach
Sydney R. never heard a sales pitch like this before, and certainly never expected it from a renowned, big-city thoracic surgeon who was trying… -
Awareness & Research
Survivor Calls for Increased Awareness of Mesothelioma
I’ll be honest, when I was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma three years ago, I didn’t know exactly what it was. If it weren’t for… -
Cancer & Caregiving
Some Caregivers Refuse to Ask for Help Even When They Need It
Taking on the role of primary caregiver to a loved one with cancer is a huge undertaking, yet there are many caregivers who will…