The Mesothelioma Center Blog – Page 47
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blogStories from SurvivorsJuly 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…
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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… -
blogInternational Impact
The Devastating Asbestos Legacy of Wittenoom, Australia
Asbestos has been in Australia's history for a long time. From the 1950s through the 1980s, Australia had the highest per capita use of asbestos in the world. Tragically, this has led to Australia… -
blogStories from Survivors
Survivor 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… -
blogCancer & Caregiving
Could a New Asbestos-Detecting Device Reduce Mesothelioma Incidence?
Until now, a handheld device that can detect invisible asbestos fibers in real time has evaded scientists. The concept sounds like a magic wand,… -
blogStories from Survivors
Peritoneal 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… -
blogStories from Survivors
Mesothelioma 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… -
blogHealth & Wellness
Jin 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… -
blogStories from Survivors
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…