The Mesothelioma Center Blog – Page 46
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Peritoneal MesotheliomaJuly 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… -
Cancer & Caregiving‘Asbestos Killed My Family’: Wittenoom Survivor Recalls Mesothelioma’s Toll
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… -
Late-Stage MesotheliomaSurvivor Cares More about Helping Others and Refuses to Live in Fear
Paul F. spent much of his life as a social worker, aiding those with disabilities, finding jobs for people with a handicap, teaching both children and adults, and always lending a hand to the less fortunate. Even… -
Peritoneal MesotheliomaPeritoneal Mesothelioma Survivor Remembers 9/11 Differently
It’s hard to forget where you were on Sept. 11, 2001, when terrorists declared war on America, crashing two commercial jets into New York… -
Peritoneal MesotheliomaMesothelioma Survivor Praises the Benefits of Heated Chemotherapy
Mesothelioma survivor Jacob H. has nothing to gain by touting the benefits of Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC). He just believes in it. And he… -
Health & WellnessJin Shin Jyutsu: A Mesothelioma Patient’s Experience
Ten years ago, Mary Morvant went on a spa trip with a friend. The friend was battling constant back pain and planned regular trips… -
Cancer & CaregivingMesothelioma Survivor Insight Series | 18 Months to Live by Rachele Baker: Part 2
Rachele has taken the time to share her mother’s private journal while she battled mesothelioma Here are some quotes that we discussed with her… -
Cancer & CaregivingMesothelioma Survivor Insight Series | 18 Months to Live by Rachele Baker: Part 1
It wasn’t just another day cleaning the garage when Rachele Baker came across some old memories. These were memories from her mother’s journal that… -
Cancer & CaregivingBudwig Protocol Led to Dramatic Comeback for Mesothelioma Survivor
When they left the hospital in June, Marilyn B. was told that her husband, James, belonged in a hospice facility, where they could make… -
Cancer & CaregivingLife as a Caregiver, Advice from Lorraine Kember
Mesothelioma caregiver, Lorraine Kember, shares how her husband’s diagnosis changed her life and gives advice on what coping mechanisms worked for her during that…