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…
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.”
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.
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.”
The Mesothelioma Center recently hosted a webinar on managing mesothelioma symptoms and treatment side effects. Attendants learned tips and strategies for dealing with the…
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