
The Mesothelioma Center Blog – Page 8
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Treatment & DoctorsStandard chemotherapy has been shown to be effective in only about one-third of patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma, unnecessarily exposing the other two-thirds…
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Awareness & Research
Preventing Mesothelioma Begins with a Ban on Asbestos
Let’s think hypothetically here. You’re at the doctor’s office having a conversation with your physician about preventative health measures. He or she is explaining…March 1, 2021 -
Treatment & Doctors
COVID-19 Delays Can Lead to Cancer Progression
Patients often have difficulty receiving an accurate mesothelioma diagnosis because of the complexity of their disease. A long latency period and the potential for misdiagnosis…February 24, 2021 -
Health & Wellness
Nutrition and Mesothelioma: Adding Whole Grains to Your Diet
Maintaining a healthy diet is crucial for mesothelioma patients and others with cancer. We know fruits and vegetables are important components, but what about whole…February 19, 2021 -
Stories from Survivors
Mesothelioma Survivor Shares COVID-19 Vaccine Experience
Not too long ago, I started a new regimen of immunotherapy for mesothelioma. Juggling cancer treatment in the middle of a pandemic is no easy…February 19, 2021 -
Cancer & Caregiving
What COVID-19 Vaccines Mean for Cancer Patients
With COVID-19 vaccines rolling out across the country, many cancer patients may be wondering in which distribution group they fall and where they can…February 11, 2021 -
Veterans & Military
Mesothelioma Presents Different Challenges for Veterans
A veteran with mesothelioma cancer is different than a civilian with mesothelioma because of the two different systems veterans need to navigate. Veterans may have…February 2, 2021 -
Stories from Survivors
Mesothelioma Survivor Turns Setbacks into Comebacks
Jim Dykstra has good reason – a lot of good reasons – to fall into the woe-is-me, gloom-and-doom trap that often engulfs those diagnosed…January 27, 2021 -
Stories from Survivors
Survivor Begins Opdivo and Yervoy Treatment for Mesothelioma
When I decided to stop mesothelioma treatment in July 2020, my focus was on preserving my quality of life. Last year, my chemotherapy drug gemcitabine wasn’t…January 19, 2021 -
Veterans & Military
Veterans Outreach Team Offers Support During COVID-19
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has made the Veterans Outreach team at The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com more important than ever before. We’re…January 14, 2021