The Mesothelioma Center Blog – Page 25
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Pleural MesotheliomaColonel Doug Thomas believes that his 21-year career in the U.S. Army has prepared him well for the fight of his life. Malignant…
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Health & Wellness
Virtual Care Helps Mesothelioma Survivor Manage COVID-19
When I was told I had COVID-19, I was in fear and shock. As a mesothelioma survivor, I really did think I was going… -
Health & Wellness
Mesothelioma Survivor Describes Life After COVID-19
If you’ve been listening to the news, you may be familiar with the symptoms of COVID-19 and how experts say they can linger. But… -
Pleural Mesothelioma
Reaching My 2020 Goal as a Mesothelioma Survivor
Back in January, I wrote that my long-term goal in my eighth year as a mesothelioma survivor was to make it to my nephew Tyler’s… -
Occupational Asbestos Exposure
After a Decade, Mesothelioma Survivor Still Fighting the Fight
Maryla Latham remembers vividly the day her husband was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma, and driving home together in a numb silence after hearing… -
Treatment & Doctors
Is Pleural Mesothelioma Becoming a Chronic Illness?
Finding the right specialty center can make a world of difference for a patient diagnosed today with malignant pleural mesothelioma. This is where… -
Awareness & Research
A Survivor’s Mesothelioma Awareness Journey
About 99% of the time when I tell people the type of cancer I had, I’m met with blank stares. My favorite comeback line… -
Awareness & Research
We Need a National Registry and New ‘Face of Mesothelioma’
My thoughts on awareness of mesothelioma — a cancer I’ve lived with since 2012 — can be summed up in one word: Advocacy. -
Awareness & Research
Cancer Specialists Reflect on Mesothelioma Awareness Day
Mesothelioma Awareness Day takes place every year on Sept. 26, when those affected by asbestos-related diseases band together to shine a light on this… -
Treatment & Doctors
Can COVID-19 Research Lead to Mesothelioma Treatment?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the COVID-19 pandemic has claimed almost 200,000 lives in the United States. The massive…