
The Mesothelioma Center Blog – Page 6
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Health & WellnessThe Mesothelioma Center recently hosted a webinar on managing mesothelioma symptoms and treatment side effects. Attendants learned tips and strategies for dealing with the…
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Occupational Asbestos Exposure
Mesothelioma Survivor Talks Asbestos Awareness and Advice
Epifanio Figueroa is an 8-year peritoneal mesothelioma survivor who wasn't aware of the disease until he was diagnosed in 2016. “In my day when I was a young kid, they didn’t tell us that asbestos was bad for you,” Epifanio recalled. He believes limited information on mesothelioma may pose a risk. -
Health & Wellness
10 Tips to Benefit From The Mediterranean Diet
May is National Cancer Research Month. It’s an opportunity to applaud all those involved in cancer research, particularly research dedicated to mesothelioma. It’s also… -
Health & Wellness
Mental Health Awareness Month: Top Tip for Mesothelioma Patients
Observances such as Mental Health Awareness Month in May give us an opportunity to recognize the important relationship between our mental health and our… -
Cancer & Caregiving
Treatment Coverage: A Survivor and Patient Advocate Q&A
Mesothelioma treatment can be challenging. Chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation and surgery can all have effects on your physical and mental health. Covering the cost… -
Late-Stage Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma Survivor Enjoys Good Health 12 Years After Surgery
After conducting many interviews with doctors, Susan made the decision to go with surgical oncologist Dr. Edward Levine after being diagnosed with stage 4 peritoneal mesothelioma. “We chose a doctor who had done more of these surgeries than anybody else. Numbers count for any surgery,” Susan shared. -
Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma Survivor Discusses Risks and Asbestos Abatement
Raeleen 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.” -
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…