The Mesothelioma Center Blog – Page 9
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Pleural MesotheliomaKevin talks about some of the lasting effects from his decortication surgery following his pleural mesothelioma diagnosis. He also shares why he believes a daily routine is key for survivors. “It helps you feel like you’re still normal, but with an issue you have to deal with,” Kevin said.
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Cancer & Caregiving
Caregivers Are at Increased Risk of Depression
Mesothelioma caregivers, as well as the patients they’re caring for, are at increased risk of developing depression. Globally, the prevalence of depression among cancer… -
Pleural Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma Survivor Attributes His Unwavering Strength to Faith
Kevin explains how his faith has helped him overcome his mesothelioma diagnosis. He also shares how he reaches out to others on a cancer journey with a message of faith. "I get a huge sense of satisfaction from getting to actually reach out to them about something that’s important to most Catholics,” Kevin said. -
Advocacy
The Mesothelioma Center Featured in March 18 Lifetime Series
The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com will be featured on Lifetime network’s series Behind the Mystery. The segment can be seen on The Balancing Act… -
Pleural Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma Survivor Shares His Nutrition and Exercise Routine
Three years after his diagnosis and surgery, pleural mesothelioma survivor Kevin Hession shares the importance of his diet and exercise routine. “You don’t shut yourself away in your house. That doesn’t do anything for you emotionally and doesn’t do anything for you physically." Kevin explains. -
Health & Wellness
Can Magnesium Help Lower the Risk of Mesothelioma?
Magnesium is an important mineral that plays a role in hundreds of enzyme systems in the body, including repairing DNA. Damaged DNA from asbestos… -
Early-Stage Mesothelioma
Survivor Finds Blessings Even in Coping With Mesothelioma
Kevin shares how he believes staying positive is a must after a mesothelioma diagnosis. “I am not going to let this disease ruin what’s left of my life. That’s up to me to live my life to the fullest that I can for however many days God has planned for me to live. I won’t let this disease control me,” Kevin said. -
Health & Wellness
Free Webinar: Mental Health and Mesothelioma
Join The Mesothelioma Center on Feb. 27 at 8 p.m. ET to learn effective ways survivors and families can manage mental health and mesothelioma. -
Advocacy
How to Raise Mesothelioma Awareness on World Cancer Day
World Cancer Day, celebrated on February 4, is an opportunity to actively include mesothelioma in the discussion and raise awareness. As a rare cancer,… -
Health & Wellness
Webinar Recap: Exercise for Mesothelioma
Exercise is vital to overall wellness, health and recovery for mesothelioma survivors. Mesothelioma compromises the respiratory system, breathing function and abdominal muscles. Prehabilitation is…