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    Health & Wellness

    How Martial Arts Helped Me Manage Appointment Anxiety

    When faced with mesothelioma, we have so many new realities in our lives. Things we have to do that we don’t want to do.
    Michael Cole
    05/03/2024
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    Awareness & Research

    Asbestos vs. Cellulose: What’s the Difference?

    When encountering home insulation during DIY projects, it’s important to know what you could be exposed to in the process. Asbestos insulation and cellulose…
    Travis Rodgers
    04/29/2024
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    Webinar: Managing Mesothelioma Symptoms and Side Effects

    Join The Mesothelioma Center on May 14, 2024 at 8 p.m. ET to participate in an exclusive, free webinar for survivors, caregivers and families.
    Sean Marchese, MS, RN
    04/28/2024
  • Mesothelioma survivor Shaun Bigbie and his girlfriend
    Peritoneal Mesothelioma

    Mesothelioma Survivor Is Thankful for His Support System

    Just one year after his mesothelioma diagnosis and two major surgeries, Shaun says he has a great support system. He's also sharing some advice for others who are on their own mesothelioma journey. “You’ve got to have hope and you need to have strength and know that it’s not the end as long as you believe it’s not the end,” he said.
    Travis Rodgers
    04/25/2024
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    Cancer & Caregiving

    Creating a System for Managing Mesothelioma Medications

    One of the realities of mesothelioma treatment is the need to manage medications. Depending on the type of treatment a person has recently had…
    Michael Cole
    04/24/2024
  • Mesothelioma survivor Shaun Bigbie
    Peritoneal Mesothelioma

    Survivor Shares How Mesothelioma Impacts His Diet

    One year after his diagnosis Shaun is sharing how his diet has changed. “The hardest is eating healthy at night after working all day. I try to narrow it down to something healthy, but sometimes that doesn't work. Overall I’ve done pretty good when it comes to nutrition after mesothelioma treatment,” Shaun shared.
    Travis Rodgers
    04/24/2024
  • Raeleen Minchuk Prokopetz, a peritoneal mesothelioma survivor, with her two sons
    Late-Stage Mesothelioma

    9-Year Peritoneal Mesothelioma Survivor Beating the Odds

    Raeleen's symptoms started with abdominal pain. One month after a CT scan she was diagnosed with stage 3 peritoneal mesothelioma. After nearly a decade with mesothelioma, Raeleen is excited to share, "I'm a grandma now." It’s amazing!"
    Travis Rodgers
    04/23/2024
  • Mesothelioma survivor Shaun Bigbie
    Stories From Survivors

    Returning to Work Quickly After Mesothelioma Surgery

    Just one year after his diagnosis and surgery, Shaun returned to his physically demanding job. “I’m moving along pretty well,” Shaun shared. “I have good people I work around and they understand there are certain things that I can’t do to because of the risk of hurting myself. But I work with some good people and they look out for me.”
    Travis Rodgers
    04/23/2024
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    Advocacy

    Medical Gaslighting: What Mesothelioma Patients Need to Know

    Have you ever heard of medical or physician gaslighting? It’s only been fairly recently that I’ve known the correct meaning of this term. It’s…
    Tamron Little
    04/19/2024
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    Health & Wellness

    Counseling Awareness Month: Mesothelioma and Mental Health

    We’re in the midst of Counseling Awareness Month, which aims to highlight the contributions of professional counselors. It’s also an opportunity to promote mental…
    Dana Nolan, MS, LMHC
    04/16/2024
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