The Mesothelioma Center Blog – Page 19
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Treatment & DoctorsBefore 2019, the only U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved treatment for unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic mesothelioma was a single chemotherapy option. The…
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Advocacy
Webinar: Educating Health Care Professionals About Mesothelioma
Specialists with the highly regarded Kaiser Permanente Northern California Regional Mesothelioma Program will be featured in a live webinar on March 17 targeting the… -
Treatment & Doctors
Dr. Andrea Wolf Discusses New Mesothelioma Vaccine Clinical Trial
During my thoracic surgery fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, I was fortunate enough to learn mesothelioma treatment techniques directly from the legendary… -
Awareness & Research
Rare Disease Day Shines Light on Mesothelioma
“I like to think of awareness days like Rare Disease Day as beacons shining a light on an incredible community of people working together… -
Cancer & Caregiving
Talking with Your Doctor: Tips for Mesothelioma Patients
When it comes to how comfortable you are with your doctor, communication is key. So many people are hesitant when speaking with medical… -
Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma Survivor Discusses Second COVID-19 Diagnosis
Tamron shares her experience after being diagnosed with COVID-19 for a second time years after becoming a mesothelioma survivor. She explains what helped her recover and realize how strong she can be when faced with health issues. -
Peritoneal Mesothelioma
20-Year Mesothelioma Survivor Reflects on Her Journey
Trina traveled the country and loved every minute of it after recovering from a combination of cytoreductive surgery and heated chemotherapy. She was diagnosed young at 36, which gave her a fighting chance at long-term survival. “The diagnosis was devastating", Trina said. -
Occupational Asbestos Exposure
Mesothelioma Survivor Rejects Tradition, Embraces Holistic Lifestyle
Jose shares his unique approach to dealing with pleural mesothelioma. He talks about his rejection of traditional treatments and explains some of his healthy habits. -
Peritoneal Mesothelioma
How I Managed Mesothelioma HIPEC Surgery Side Effects
Tamron explains some of the side effects she experienced following her treatment for peritoneal mesothelioma. She recommends that other patients pay close attention to the potential side effects that your doctor can tell you about before undergoing any treatment for mesothelioma. -
Cancer & Caregiving
10 Things Mesothelioma Survivors Can Do to Support Cancer Patients
When a patient is diagnosed with mesothelioma, a new, unknown world is opened to them, their family members and caregivers. To be…