
The Mesothelioma Center Blog – Page 14
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Health & WellnessNational Relaxation Day falls on August 15 each year. It’s an opportunity to focus on the importance of engaging in relaxing activities. Most people…
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Health & Wellness
Finding Your New Normal in Mesothelioma Remission
Advances in mesothelioma treatment are showing significant promise in helping more patients achieve remission. It’s certainly good news that more people are living longer… -
Occupational Asbestos Exposure
Conquering Mesothelioma: The Resilience of D.G. Blackburn
D.G. explains his peritoneal mesothelioma diagnosis, surgery and lifesaving treatment. He also shares how he finds joy in the midst of adversity. -
Health & Wellness
4 Tips for Managing Caregiver Anger While Supporting a Mesothelioma Patient
“I’m so mad my spouse has mesothelioma. It’s not fair! This wasn’t what we had planned for our lives. I know it’s not their… -
Advocacy
Advocating for Veterans Benefits Through VSO Training
Earlier this month, I was honored to sponsor the annual conference of the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers in Madison, Wisconsin. The… -
Pleural Mesothelioma
Don’t Be Afraid of Aggressive Mesothelioma Treatment
Michael describes how aggressive treatment for mesothelioma can offer hope for survivors. He also explains his personal cancer journey and his mesothelioma treatments. -
Awareness & Research
National Black Cancer Awareness Week: Breaking the Stigma
It’s that time of year again. National Black Family Cancer Awareness Week runs through June 21, bringing a week full of opportunities to help… -
Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Navigating My Own Path on My Mesothelioma Journey
Tamron explains navigating her own path after being diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma in 2007. She explains how she found a specialist and the treatment she was given. -
Health & Wellness
National Cancer Survivors Month: A 35-Year Survivor Reflects
I’m very grateful to celebrate 35 years as a cancer survivor. And I’m proud to have participated personally and professionally in many National Cancer… -
Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma Survivor Reunites With Surgeon for HIPEC Webinar
I hadn’t spoken to Dr. Levine in about 11 years, since the last time I had a follow-up appointment. I moved away and was under the care of another oncologist closer to home. To my surprise, he was excited to hear from me and even more surprised at my progress and life as a mesothelioma survivor.