
The Mesothelioma Center Blog – Page 29
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Pleural MesotheliomaTammy House didn’t need a specialist or a big-city cancer center to beat the long odds and become an inspirational mesothelioma survivor. She…
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Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma Survivor Celebrates 20 Years of Giving
Tammy Frank recently filled her kitchen with more than a dozen friends and family, all gathered to help bake enough Christmas cookies to feed… -
Cancer & Caregiving
What I’m Thankful for as a 7-Year Mesothelioma Survivor
My mesothelioma diagnosis seven years ago was a game-changer. When my doctor told me what I had, it was all a blur. -
Health & Wellness
Is the Budwig Diet Supported by Cancer Research?
Special diets are a hot topic in online cancer forums among patients seeking information about how diet can impact cancer treatment and survival. -
Chemotherapy
Mesothelioma Survivor Saved by Keytruda, Long-Distance Advice
Wally Rogers has beaten the long odds. He was diagnosed with the sarcomatoid subtype of mesothelioma in 2015. His life expectancy was limited, even with aggressive chemo. But he responded well to the immunotherapy drug Keytruda. It's kept his cancer under control. -
Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Miraculous Mesothelioma Survivor Sets Tone for Fundraising Event
Mesothelioma survivor Tina Herford is a testament to a rare combination of positive thinking, excellence in specialized care and the power of prayer. She… -
Awareness & Research
What Mesothelioma Awareness Day Means to a Survivor
When I was diagnosed with mesothelioma seven years ago, I barely knew anything about the rare cancer. I had spent 43 years… -
Cancer & Caregiving
How I’ve Survived Mesothelioma for Seven Years and Counting
This August marks seven years living with mesothelioma, a rare and incurable cancer that has given me a fresh perspective on life. October… -
Chemotherapy
Mesothelioma Survivor Takes a Stand Against Her Cancer
Susan Dickman was told more than once that aggressive cytoreductive surgery, which could last up to 12 hours, might be too risky for her… -
Chemotherapy
Immunotherapy Works Wonders for Mesothelioma Survivor
Almost a year after chemotherapy had failed – and the end looked near – Barbara Lapalla was happily hosting another big family gathering, savoring…