The Mesothelioma Center Blog – Page 30
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Cancer & CaregivingWhen I was diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2012, I never imagined I would outlive Dr. David Sugarbaker, the surgeon who gave me a…
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Occupational Asbestos Exposure
Mesothelioma Survivor Relishes Hosting Family Gatherings
In 2015, malignant pleural mesothelioma interrupted the 57-year Thanksgiving Day family tradition that Marian Levin loved so much. It broke her heart, but it… -
Pleural Mesothelioma
My Trip of Gratitude to Italy After Surviving Mesothelioma
Twenty-two years ago, I saw the doctor’s mouth moving but couldn’t hear anything after he said the words, “I’m sorry.” I was being diagnosed… -
Cancer & Caregiving
Know Your Audience: Talking to Others About a Mesothelioma Diagnosis
I live in a small town in Maine. I’ve come to find there’s two kinds of people here: Those who mind their own business… -
Pleural Mesothelioma
Mafia to Ministry: Mesothelioma Survivor Helps Reform Mobsters
Glenn Hovater made the jump from Mafia to ministry long before he was diagnosed with mesothelioma, providing the backdrop for the fight of… -
Awareness & Research
How to Stay Safe from Asbestos After a Fire
House fires are heartbreaking. Flames not only destroy personal possessions, but the lives of people who once filled the home. It only takes a… -
Pleural Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma Survivor Part of Sugarbaker Legacy
Tom Roland remembers vividly his last checkup with mesothelioma treatment pioneer Dr. David Sugarbaker back in March, almost two years after his aggressive… -
Veterans & Military
Veterans Need to Speak Up About Military Asbestos Exposure
As a veteran, I am acutely aware of the attention and appreciation we receive each year on November 11 when our country celebrates Veterans… -
Occupational Asbestos Exposure
Former Nurse and Mesothelioma Survivor Still Helping Others
Emily Ward retired from nursing after 43 years following her pleural mesothelioma diagnosis. But she never stopped helping people. She served on her local… -
Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma Survivor Returning to Motorcycle Racing
Mark Martin has been racing motorcycles for the last 47 years. He sees no reason to stop now. Martin, 58, is a mesothelioma…