The Mesothelioma Center Blog – Page 45
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blogAsbestos Exposure RiskJohn Conway is already contemplating a marinate recipe for the mahi-mahi he expects to grill when he returns to Florida and hops on his boat this fall, cruising into the Atlantic to start deep-water…
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blogDiagnosis
Survivor Patricia Powell Hargrett: Faith Gets Her Through
A smile sweeps across Patricia Powell Hargrett's face. She's just been asked about her 25-year career teaching elementary school children. "I miss the children so much. But I don't miss the… -
blogStories from Survivors
Survivor Stays Aggressive in Fight against Pleural Mesothelioma
Sydney R. never forgot what she learned fighting for her life as a child more than 60 years ago, framing her perspective today as she battles malignant pleural mesothelioma. Don't ever concede. "If… -
blogHealth & Wellness
‘God, Where Are You?’ How My Faith Helped Me Survive Mesothelioma
I was raised in the Baptist church and have always believed in God, which was why I couldn't understand why I was cursed with cancer. I attended church on a regular basis, tried to be a good Christian;… -
blogCancer & Caregiving
Caring for Aging Parents: The Challenges and the Rewards
Being responsible for the care of an aging parent is not something that most of us envision for our lives, however this is occurring in families on an ever-increasing scale. A recent article… -
blogStories from Survivors
Survivor Refuses to Let Mesothelioma Control His Life
Diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma in October 2011, Mike T. knew immediately where he had been exposed to asbestos. While working for Telecom back in 1977, he had spent many hours in installation… -
blogCancer & Caregiving
Finding Hope When You Are Diagnosed with Mesothelioma: You are the Exception
Being diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma at the age of 34 was the most unbelievable and devastating news I could have ever received. All of the statistics were against me. The Internet led me to… -
blogStories from Survivors
Mesothelioma Survivor Kasie Coleman Celebrates Each Day
July 1, 2010, was the day that my life changed forever. I was a married mom with two young sons, Wes and Ross. My days consisted of carpool, work, taking my kids to their… -
blogCancer & Caregiving
Why Friends Act the Way They Do After a Cancer Diagnosis
Cancer is a word that no one wants to hear, especially when it involves our own health or the health of someone close to us. Despite this, rarely a day goes by that the media does… -
blogCancer & Caregiving
‘Asbestos Killed My Family’: Wittenoom Survivor Recalls Time Spent in Deadly Town
For Pat (Kember) Clement, the mere mention of Wittenoom causes a lot of personal anguish. This is not surprising, since this infamous blue asbestos mining town in the north…