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  • Tammy Frank and her family
    Late-Stage Mesothelioma

    25 Years Post Mesothelioma Diagnosis: Survival and Survivor’s Guilt

    In 1999 Tammy Frank was diagnosed with stage 3 peritoneal mesothelioma. She was told she only had 6 months to live. Now 25 years…
    Travis Rodgers
    06/14/2024
  • Patient advocating for herself with her health care provider
    Treatment & Doctors

    Navigation Toolkit: Tips From a Peritoneal Mesothelioma Survivor

    I received the life-changing diagnosis of peritoneal mesothelioma 17 years ago this month. Overcoming this illness has given me a unique perspective on the…
    Tamron Little
    06/06/2024
  • Tammy Frank
    Late-Stage Mesothelioma

    25-Year Peritoneal Mesothelioma Survivor Discusses Her Recovery

    After 25 years with peritoneal mesothelioma, Tammy is now healthy. She also had to battle addiction to pain medication after her surgery. “Opiates can really ruin your life,” Tammy said. “I became addicted to pain medication for about 12 years. Today I’m now 15 years pain medicine-free.”
    Travis Rodgers
    06/06/2024
  • Couple Grocery Shopping Together
    Health & Wellness

    Can Ultra Processed Foods Affect My Mesothelioma Treatment?

    This blog is Part 1 of a series on the relationship between nutrition, mental health and mesothelioma treatment. Read Part 2: How Can…
    Tejal Parekh, RDN, LDN
    06/05/2024
  • Susan Dickman
    Peritoneal Mesothelioma

    Mesothelioma Survivor Stays Active at 84 Years Old

    Susan is a 12-year survivor of peritoneal mesothelioma. She was diagnosed at the age of 72, which made many doctors question if she could endure the aggressive surgery needed. Today she's enjoying good health at the age of 84 after undergoing cytoreductive and HIPEC surgeries. Susan says her new puppy is keeping her active.
    Travis Rodgers
    06/05/2024
  • Finding hope as a mesothelioma survivor
    Health & Wellness

    National Cancer Survivors Day: Mesothelioma Journeys and Hope

    National Cancer Survivors Day is celebrated each year on the first Sunday in June, which will be June 2 this year. It’s a day…
    Dana Nolan, MS, LMHC
    05/31/2024
  • Mesothelioma survivor Susan Dickman and her husband
    Peritoneal Mesothelioma

    Mesothelioma Survivor Discusses Her Asbestos Exposure

    12-year peritoneal mesothelioma survivor Susan Dickman says she was likely exposed to asbestos through secondary exposure from her father. “He would come home from work with the jumpsuit on,” Susan shares. “I remember him parking in the garage and my sister and I running up to hug him. He would pick us up with the jumpsuit on. Of course it had asbestos on it.”
    Travis Rodgers
    05/30/2024
  • Mesothelioma patient experiencing symptoms
    Health & Wellness

    Webinar Recap: Managing Symptoms and Treatment Side Effects

    The Mesothelioma Center recently hosted a webinar on managing mesothelioma symptoms and treatment side effects. Attendants learned tips and strategies for dealing with the…
    Sean Marchese, MS, RN
    05/29/2024
  • Epifanio Figueroa, peritoneal mesothelioma survivor
    Occupational Asbestos Exposure

    Mesothelioma Survivor Talks Asbestos Awareness and Advice

    Epifanio Figueroa is an 8-year peritoneal mesothelioma survivor who wasn't aware of the disease until he was diagnosed in 2016. “In my day when I was a young kid, they didn’t tell us that asbestos was bad for you,” Epifanio recalled. He believes limited information on mesothelioma may pose a risk.
    Travis Rodgers
    05/29/2024
  • Mediterranean Meal
    Health & Wellness

    10 Tips to Benefit From the Mediterranean Diet as a Mesothelioma Patient

    May is National Cancer Research Month. It’s an opportunity to applaud all those involved in cancer research, particularly research dedicated to mesothelioma. It’s also…
    Tejal Parekh, RDN, LDN
    05/28/2024
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