The Mesothelioma Center Blog – Page 42
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Peritoneal MesotheliomaBATON ROUGE, La. — Kasie Coleman is like a buzz saw without a stop switch now, whirling from one task to the next, leaving…
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Cancer & Caregiving
Proud Immigrant and Mesothelioma Survivor Teaches Family About Attitude
Will L. spends a lot of time now worrying about his father’s health. He often wonders how different things might be if his father… -
Pleural Mesothelioma
Pleural Mesothelioma Survivor Plans to Dance in the Rain
Rosalie C. carries an iPad with a message that she sees each time it awakens, helping inspire her through the good times and the… -
Cancer & Caregiving
Couple Enjoys Final Trip Together in Europe
Everyone knew last summer that Stuart S. was nearing the end of his battle with malignant pleural mesothelioma, and they were preparing for the… -
Early-Stage Mesothelioma
Mother’s Mesothelioma Recovery Sparks Son’s Belief in Medicine
Sara B. watched her own life change dramatically, from a shocking diagnosis of peritoneal mesothelioma cancer into an inspiring comeback story. She also watched… -
Treatment & Doctors
Hypochondria During Remission: Is It Indigestion or a Tumor?
After fighting mesothelioma for three years, I’ve survived it all. I’ve had two HIPEC procedures, endured countless chemotherapy sessions and finally remission. When I… -
Cancer & Caregiving
Fishing Trip Reminded Brian He Was ‘One of the Boys’
My husband Brian was a simple man who lived an honest life. He worked hard for a living, and loved and supported me and… -
Treatment & Doctors
HIPEC Surgery: Exhausting, but Worth It, Says Mesothelioma Survivor
Peritoneal mesothelioma can be two of the most frightening words you will ever hear. The only thing worse than the disease itself: Coming to… -
Cancer & Caregiving
Caring for a Loved One Confined to a Bed
Mesothelioma and other cancers often weaken your loved ones to the point where they become bedridden – a burden for them and their caregiver. -
Pleural Mesothelioma
Navy Veteran, Mesothelioma Survivor Playing Hand He Was Dealt
U.S. Navy veteran Ken S. made his living for decades as a poker player, learning to survive, and often thrive, at the table with…