The Mesothelioma Center Blog – Page 5
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blogAdvocacyThis year marks the 15th annual Alton Miles for Meso 5K Run and 3K Fun Run/Walk in Alton, Illinois. The event occurs in person…
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blogHealth & Wellness
Aspartame Concerns: 5 Tips for Reducing Sweets Safely
Nutrition is key for mesothelioma patients. Weight loss and limited appetite are common side effects of primary mesothelioma treatments. Finding foods you enjoy and… -
blogStories from Survivors
Navy Veteran With Asbestosis & Silicosis Has a Passion for Justice
Navy veteran Jerry Cochran was told 50 years ago that he had only five years to live. But he said his faith in God… -
blogStories from Survivors
Mesothelioma Survivor, a Navy Veteran, Defies the Odds
Navy veteran Bob Niemiec is a mesothelioma survivor who even doctors say defied the odds. The 78-year-old was given just 10 months to live… -
blogTreatment & Doctors
Webinar Recap: Immunotherapy for Mesothelioma
The Mesothelioma Center’s latest webinar on immunotherapy explored how the treatment works, who makes a good candidate and a wealth of other topics. You… -
blogStories from Survivors
The Inspiring Spirit of Mesothelioma Survivor Carla Fasolo
Carla Fasolo’s cancer journey is one of hope and determination. In 2021, her doctors diagnosed her with pleural mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive… -
blogStories from Survivors
Nurse and Survivor: Overcoming Breast Cancer and Mesothelioma
Kim Madril loves helping others. She made a career of taking care of people as a nurse, but her own surprising diagnosis of mesothelioma… -
blogAwareness & Research
Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference Set for Sept. 9
Thirty experts from around the world, along with medical professionals, mesothelioma advocates and survivors, will be among the many people taking part in… -
blogTreatment & Doctors
Webinar: Latest Immunotherapy Developments for Mesothelioma
On Thursday, Aug. 17, at 8 p.m. EDT, The Mesothelioma Center will host a free online Q&A and presentation spotlighting the latest developments in… -
blogAdvocacy
Mesothelioma Survivor Named NCCS Elevate Ambassador
Tamron Little was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma at the age of 21, just after delivering her first child. Sixteen years later, after surviving…