The Mesothelioma Center Blog – Page 7
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Health & WellnessWe’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…
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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… -
Health & Wellness
Can Asbestos Pose Health Risks to Unborn Children?
While asbestos is a known cause for adult diseases such as mesothelioma, could the toxic mineral affect a fetus? Reports from the Centers for… -
Treatment & Doctors
Free Webinar: Mesothelioma Chemotherapy vs. Immunotherapy
On Wednesday, April 10, at 8 p.m., join medical oncologist Dr. J. Marie Suga in a discussion about critical differences between chemotherapy for mesothelioma and… -
Pleural Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma Survivor Shares His Goals, Plans, and Motivation
Kevin wants survivors to know about the Patient Advocates at The Mesothelioma Center who helped him advocate for himself. “Originally, I thought that asking for a second opinion is insulting to your doctor,” Kevin recalls. "But not every doctor does things the same way. A second opinion can be really important.” -
Pleural Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma Journeys: Storms, Setbacks, Support and Survival
Michael talks about setbacks in the midst of a personal storm and how support groups for the mesothelioma community can help. He also explains how important it is to be kind to others who may be going through a rough patch in their lives. -
Advocacy
The Mesothelioma Center Appears on Lifetime TV Series
Behind the Mystery is a recurring segment on the Lifetime network that highlights rare and genetic diseases. The most recent episode with hosts Montel…