The Mesothelioma Center Blog – Page 24
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Veterans & MilitaryA veteran with mesothelioma cancer is different than a civilian with mesothelioma because of the two different systems veterans need to navigate. Veterans may have…
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Peritoneal Mesothelioma
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… -
Chemotherapy
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… -
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… -
Cancer & Caregiving
New Year’s Resolutions: How I Set Goals as a Cancer Survivor
I know you have heard this phrase a thousand times: “New year, new me.” It’s turning into such a cliche, in my opinion. I’m… -
Health & Wellness
Emotional Support for Cancer Patients Takes New Direction
People in the mesothelioma community usually hear about various emotional support options during visits with their cancer treatment team. Doctors commonly treat patients… -
Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Connecting with Other Mesothelioma Survivors Brings Benefits
If there was anything I would do differently following my peritoneal mesothelioma diagnosis 13 years ago, it would be to connect with other mesothelioma survivors… -
Health & Wellness
Cancer Patients Face Tough Decisions This Holiday Season
With the 2020 holiday season well underway, many folks are not just considering which pies to bake or how they might deck their halls. -
Awareness & Research
Mesothelioma Survivor: Understanding the Dangers of Asbestos
Before I was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma, I didn’t even know what asbestos was. Let me remind you, I was a 21-year-old new mom… -
Cancer & Caregiving
Dealing with the Fear of Mesothelioma Recurrence
To be told that you have cancer is such a nightmare and creates a tremendous sense of fear. But what’s even scarier is being…