The Mesothelioma Center Blog – Page 53
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blogStories from SurvivorsWayne N. knows exactly what caused the mesothelioma cancer that pushed him into an earlier-than-planned retirement as a union electrician in Cincinnati, Ohio. He also knows what stopped it from…
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blogCancer & Caregiving
10 Things You Should Know about Mesothelioma
Knowledge is strength. The more you know about mesothelioma, the better equipped you will be to tackle it, both physically and emotionally. Caused almost exclusively by an exposure to asbestos,… -
blogStories from Survivors
Ray N., A Caregiver’s Perspective | Survivor Insight Series
Ray and Mavis N. have been married since the fourth day of June in 1960. For over 51 years they have shared their lives together. Even when Mavis was diagnosed with mesothelioma, Ray took… -
blogAsbestos Exposure Risk
Mavis N. | Survivor Insight Series
Ben Leer spoke with Mavis N. for this post contributing to The Mesothelioma Center's Survivor Insight Series. Mavis is a survivor and fighter of pleural mesothelioma. Mavis joins us today to share her… -
blogAsbestos Exposure Risk
Christine S. | Survivor Insight Series
We spoke with Christine S. as part of our ongoing Survivor Insight series. Christine is a survivor and fighter of epithelial malignant mesothelioma. She suspects her… -
blogLegislation & Litigation
Handling Asbestos Safely: It’s Not Just Good Sense, It’s the Law
Recently, the northeastern United States experienced both an earthquake and a hurricane. These events occurred days after a California court issued a reminder about the environmental dangers of asbestos… -
blogDiagnosis
Jan’s Journey: An Ongoing Battle with Mesothelioma
Jan truly is a fighter. She has been battling mesothelioma for more than seven years. She believes secondary exposure to asbestos is the reason for her diagnosis. Her father worked for Bakelite… -
blogCancer & Caregiving
Famous People Who Battled Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a cancer most often associated with military service and blue-collar professions, but the asbestos-created disease has touched all walks of life. That includes the rich and the famous. Professional… -
blogLegislation & Litigation
Communication Is Key To A Good Attorney-Client Relationship
A mesothelioma attorney's experience can make a big difference to your case. But experience isn't the only important feature of an effective attorney-client relationship. Another key part of any good… -
blogCancer & Caregiving
Picking Your Support Team
Serious illnesses like asbestos-related diseases create many needs and concerns. One of the biggest needs is this: picking teammates to stand by you. Find your advocates. Find your helpers.