The Mesothelioma Center Blog – Page 44
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Cancer & CaregivingTaking on the role of primary caregiver to a loved one with cancer is a huge undertaking, yet there are many caregivers who will…
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Chemotherapy
Navy Veteran Finds Specialized Mesothelioma Care at Boston VA
Navy veteran Chuck H. was not a fan of the VA Health Care system -- until he discovered how well it worked in Boston. Chuck, who lives in tiny Charles Town, W.Va., traveled nearly 500 miles… -
Pleural Mesothelioma
Navy Veteran and Mesothelioma Survivor John Conway Itching to Get Back on the Water
John Conway is already contemplating a marinate recipe for the mahi-mahi he expects to grill when he returns to Florida and hops on his boat this fall, cruising into the Atlantic to start deep-water… -
Occupational Asbestos Exposure
Survivor Patricia Powell Hargrett: Faith Gets Her Through
A smile sweeps across Patricia Powell Hargrett's face. She's just been asked about her 25-year career teaching elementary school children. "I miss the children so much. But I don't miss the… -
Pleural Mesothelioma
Survivor Stays Aggressive in Fight against Pleural Mesothelioma
Sydney R., of Katy, Texas, never forgot what she learned fighting for her life as a child more than 60 years ago, framing her perspective as she battled malignant pleural mesothelioma. She was diagnosed in 2011. “If you’re unlucky enough to get this disease (mesothelioma), then you better put your big-girl clothes on, and come ready for a fight,” she said. "It’s the only way you’re going to make it through. You have to be aggressive.” -
Health & Wellness
‘God, Where Are You?’ How My Faith Helped Me Survive Mesothelioma
I was raised in the Baptist church and have always believed in God, which was why I couldn't understand why I was cursed with cancer. I attended church on a regular basis, tried to be a good Christian;… -
Cancer & Caregiving
Caring for Aging Parents: The Challenges and the Rewards
Being responsible for the care of an aging parent is not something that most of us envision for our lives, however this is occurring in families on an ever-increasing scale. A recent article… -
Occupational Asbestos Exposure
Survivor Refuses to Let Mesothelioma Control His Life
Diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma in October 2011, Mike T. knew immediately where he had been exposed to asbestos. While working for Telecom back in 1977, he had spent many hours in installation… -
Cancer & Caregiving
Finding Hope When You Are Diagnosed with Mesothelioma: You are the Exception
Being diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma at the age of 34 was the most unbelievable and devastating news I could have ever received. All of the statistics were against me. The Internet led me to… -
Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma Survivor Kasie Coleman Celebrates Each Day
July 1, 2010, was the day that my life changed forever. I was a married mom with two young sons, Wes and Ross. My days consisted of carpool, work, taking my kids to their…