The Mesothelioma Center Blog – Page 7
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Cancer & CaregivingOne of the realities of mesothelioma treatment is the need to manage medications. Depending on the type of treatment a person has recently had…
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Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Survivor Shares How Mesothelioma Impacts His Diet
One year after his diagnosis Shaun is sharing how his diet has changed. “The hardest is eating healthy at night after working all day. I try to narrow it down to something healthy, but sometimes that doesn't work. Overall I’ve done pretty good when it comes to nutrition after mesothelioma treatment,” Shaun shared. -
Late-Stage Mesothelioma
9-Year Peritoneal Mesothelioma Survivor Beating the Odds
Raeleen's symptoms started with abdominal pain. One month after a CT scan she was diagnosed with stage 3 peritoneal mesothelioma. After nearly a decade with mesothelioma, Raeleen is excited to share, "I'm a grandma now." It’s amazing!" -
Stories from Survivors
Returning to Work Quickly After Mesothelioma Surgery
Just one year after his diagnosis and surgery, Shaun returned to his physically demanding job. “I’m moving along pretty well,” Shaun shared. “I have good people I work around and they understand there are certain things that I can’t do to because of the risk of hurting myself. But I work with some good people and they look out for me.” -
Advocacy
Medical Gaslighting: What Mesothelioma Patients Need to Know
Have you ever heard of medical or physician gaslighting? It’s only been fairly recently that I’ve known the correct meaning of this term. It’s… -
Health & Wellness
Counseling Awareness Month: Mesothelioma and Mental Health
We’re in the midst of Counseling Awareness Month, which aims to highlight the contributions of professional counselors. It’s also an opportunity to promote mental… -
Health & Wellness
Survivor’s Tips for Managing Post-EPP Pain and Sleep Issues
I expected to feel some pain and fatigue after my extrapleural pneumonectomy surgery. But I hadn’t fully anticipated how just when I needed more… -
Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma Survivor Shares Cancer Diagnoses, Surgeries
Shaun reveals how his mesothelioma journey began and how he feels now one year after undergoing two intense surgeries. “I feel pretty good. The second surgery was probably the toughest on me because whatever they did in my chest, the front of it is still numb,” Shaun said. -
Health & Wellness
5 Tips for Mesothelioma Survivors to Get Enough Sleep
How did you sleep last night? It’s the million-dollar question. Proper sleep is crucial for your physical and mental health. I’m sure you’ve heard… -
Awareness & Research
Risks of Asbestos Exposure in Older Apartments
Living in older apartment buildings in the U.S. may put you at higher risk of asbestos exposure. Asbestos, a natural mineral, was a popular…