The Mesothelioma Center Blog – Page 48
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ChemotherapyAndy shares how immunotherapy has improved his health following his diagnosis of pleural mesothelioma in 2010. He explains how he continues living his life and isn't going to let his diagnosis stop him.
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Treatment & Doctors
Relaxation, Good Food Can Prepare You for Out of Town ‘Chemo Bath’
How do you prepare for a nearly two-hour heated “chemo bath” that circulates through your abdominal cavity, killing deadly cancer cells? You tour Pittsburgh… -
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… -
Health & Wellness
The Anti-Cancer Effects of Grape Seed Extract
The Greek gods had it right: eating grapes and drinking wine is apparently a good idea if you want to avoid cancer. Numerous studies… -
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… -
Chemotherapy
Navy Veteran Finds Specialized Mesothelioma Care at Boston VA
Navy veteran Chuck H. was not a fan of the VA Health Care system -- until he discovered how well it worked in Boston. Chuck, who lives in tiny Charles Town, W.Va., traveled nearly 500 miles… -
Pleural Mesothelioma
Navy Veteran and Mesothelioma Survivor John Conway Itching to Get Back on the Water
John 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… -
Occupational Asbestos Exposure
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… -
Pleural Mesothelioma
Survivor Stays Aggressive in Fight against Pleural Mesothelioma
Sydney R., of Katy, Texas, never forgot what she learned fighting for her life as a child more than 60 years ago, framing her perspective as she battled malignant pleural mesothelioma. She was diagnosed in 2011. “If you’re unlucky enough to get this disease (mesothelioma), then you better put your big-girl clothes on, and come ready for a fight,” she said. "It’s the only way you’re going to make it through. You have to be aggressive.”