The Mesothelioma Center Blog – Page 4
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Health & WellnessTraveling to spend time with family and friends or to experience new places can be incredible. Whether your plans take you to the other…
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Awareness & Research
Does Talc in Makeup Still Pose an Asbestos Exposure Risk?
Talc has historically been a common ingredient in makeup for its moisture absorption and silky texture. It can help prevent caking as well. Despite… -
Late-Stage Mesothelioma
25 Years Post Diagnosis: Survival and Survivor’s Guilt
In 1999 Tammy Frank was diagnosed with stage 3 peritoneal mesothelioma. She was told she only had 6 months to live. Now 25 years… -
Treatment & Doctors
Navigation Toolkit: Tips From a Peritoneal Mesothelioma Survivor
I received the life-changing diagnosis of peritoneal mesothelioma 17 years ago this month. Overcoming this illness has given me a unique perspective on the… -
Late-Stage Mesothelioma
25-Year Peritoneal Mesothelioma Survivor Discusses Her Recovery
After 25 years with peritoneal mesothelioma, Tammy is now healthy. She also had to battle addiction to pain medication after her surgery. “Opiates can really ruin your life,” Tammy said. “I became addicted to pain medication for about 12 years. Today I’m now 15 years pain medicine-free.” -
Health & Wellness
Can Ultra Processed Foods Affect My Mesothelioma Treatment?
This blog is Part 1 of a series on the relationship between nutrition, mental health and mesothelioma treatment. Read Part 2: How Can… -
Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma Survivor Stays Active at 84 Years Old
Susan is a 12-year survivor of peritoneal mesothelioma. She was diagnosed at the age of 72, which made many doctors question if she could endure the aggressive surgery needed. Today she's enjoying good health at the age of 84 after undergoing cytoreductive and HIPEC surgeries. Susan says her new puppy is keeping her active. -
Health & Wellness
National Cancer Survivors Day: Mesothelioma Journeys and Hope
National Cancer Survivors Day is celebrated each year on the first Sunday in June, which will be June 2 this year. It’s a day… -
Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma Survivor Discusses Her Asbestos Exposure
12-year peritoneal mesothelioma survivor Susan Dickman says she was likely exposed to asbestos through secondary exposure from her father. “He would come home from work with the jumpsuit on,” Susan shares. “I remember him parking in the garage and my sister and I running up to hug him. He would pick us up with the jumpsuit on. Of course it had asbestos on it.” -
Health & Wellness
Webinar Recap: Managing Symptoms and Treatment Side Effects
The Mesothelioma Center recently hosted a webinar on managing mesothelioma symptoms and treatment side effects. Attendants learned tips and strategies for dealing with the…