The Mesothelioma Center Blog – Page 6
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Peritoneal MesotheliomaRaeleen Minchuk Prokopetz was only 36 years old when she was diagnosed with mesothelioma. 10 years after her surgery Raeleen is speaking out about the importance of proper asbestos abatement. Her son now works in asbestos abatement, “He’s 21 years old and working with asbestos,” Raeleen said. “His risk of exposure scares me.”
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Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma Survivor’s Son Documents Her Journey
10 years after being diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma, Raeleen Minchuk Prokopetz shares a personal memento created by her son. A handmade book depicting Raeleen's mesothelioma journey. Titled “Nine Year Cancer Survivor: Our Journey,” Raeleen’s son Tyce filled the special keepsake with personal messages for her. -
Pleural Mesothelioma
Surviving Mesothelioma: What Is My Purpose?
Michael talks about dealing with regrets in the midst of a mesothelioma journey. He also talks about trying to figure out your purpose after being diagnosed with mesothelioma. -
Awareness & Research
Talking to Children About Mesothelioma
As a mental health counselor working in cancer care, I have helped many cancer patients figure out how to tackle difficult conversations. One of… -
Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Survivor Discusses Diet and Exercise Challenges and Benefits
Since her peritoneal mesothelioma diagnosis in 2014, Raeleen Minchuk Prokopetz is focused on staying active a decade later. “I go walking every day. I have two dogs that are more than 100 lbs. and they have to get out. I’m very active. A lot of people don’t even believe it when I tell them I’m a cancer patient,” Raeleen said. -
Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Advice, Challenges and Support: Nearing 10-Years of Survival
Raeleen is a 10-year survivor. She was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma when she was only 36 years old. “The day that I was told I was going to die I was 36 years old and a mother,” Raeleen told us. Now she's sharing some advice for other survivors on the same journey as herself. -
Health & Wellness
How Martial Arts Helped Me Manage Appointment Anxiety
When faced with mesothelioma, we have so many new realities in our lives. Things we have to do that we don’t want to do. -
Awareness & Research
Asbestos vs. Cellulose: What’s the Difference?
When encountering home insulation during DIY projects, it’s important to know what you could be exposed to in the process. Asbestos insulation and cellulose… -
Health & Wellness
Webinar: Managing Mesothelioma Symptoms and Side Effects
Join The Mesothelioma Center on May 14, 2024 at 8 p.m. ET to participate in an exclusive, free webinar for survivors, caregivers and families. -
Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma Survivor Is Thankful for His Support System
Just one year after his mesothelioma diagnosis and two major surgeries, Shaun says he has a great support system. He's also sharing some advice for others who are on their own mesothelioma journey. “You’ve got to have hope and you need to have strength and know that it’s not the end as long as you believe it’s not the end,” he said.