The Mesothelioma Center Blog – Page 27
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Legislation & LitigationAs the U.S. grapples with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, some mesothelioma patients may be concerned about exposure to coronavirus when…
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Early-Stage Mesothelioma
Pleural Mesothelioma Survivor Enjoys Exciting New Chapter
Joe Barna married the love of his life 13 months after he was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma cancer. Today, life is good. Barna is… -
Health & Wellness
Mesothelioma Patients, Caregivers Can Manage Coronavirus Anxiety
As a mental health professional, I have recently seen a significant increase of fear and anxiety related to the COVID-19 virus among the… -
Veterans & Military
Veterans Outreach: Focus on VSO Training for Asbestos Claims
Our Veterans Outreach team at The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com is coming off another stellar year of serving veterans diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases… -
Chemotherapy
Mesothelioma Survivor Leaving a Lifelong Legacy
John Stathas, 78, was told he had 16 months to live after being diagnosed with stage 4 pleural mesothelioma. John is a survivor who long ago dedicated his life to improving the lives of those around him, touching so many along the way. -
Health & Wellness
Coronavirus: What Mesothelioma Cancer Patients Should Know
Mesothelioma patients could be at risk of complications from the novel coronavirus, which is spreading rapidly across the United States and the rest… -
Treatment & Doctors
Recap: Medical Outreach’s 2019 Achievements and 2020 Goals
The Medical Outreach team at The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com tours the country’s top hospitals and cancer centers to establish relationships and learn about… -
Awareness & Research
Timeline: Asbestos Crisis in Philadelphia Schools
The Philadelphia School District has become the epicenter of the national issue of toxic asbestos in U.S. schools. Since October 2019, eleven… -
Cancer & Caregiving
Can Mesothelioma Spread to the Brain?
Brain metastasis is rare, even for pleural mesothelioma’s final stages, but it does occur. A 2017 study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology… -
Cancer & Caregiving
My Goals for 2020 as a Mesothelioma Survivor
Before 2012, my life revolved around my five dogs and my career as a registered nurse. All of that changed when I was…