Three years ago, I had a part-time job at a book warehouse restocking books left over from school book fairs. One night I felt a sharp pain...
Treating Pain Symptoms in Mesothelioma Patients
When a loved one is diagnosed with mesothelioma (or any type of cancer), it is natural to be concerned about the pain they may suffer. When...
Finding the Right Peritoneal Mesothelioma Specialist for You
If you’re looking for a peritoneal mesothelioma specialist, and are experiencing frustration by the limited amount of doctors who treat the...
Healthy Holidays: Three Thanksgiving Favorites with a Cancer-Fighting Twist
Feasting with friends and family is arguably the best part of Thanksgiving (although the ritual football game certainly isn't shabby.) ...
Fighting for Mesothelioma Victims Beyond Veterans Day
Renee Simpson always knew she would follow in her father's footsteps, and join the U.S. Army one day - serving her country proudly and ...
Online Tools for Mesothelioma Patients
Thanks to the Internet, mesothelioma patients have more tools at their fingertips than before. Health information, survivor stories and emo...
Hoping for the Best, but Planning for the Worst
Thinking about the inevitability of our own death is not something that we like to do, nevertheless, dying is a fact of life. We all have t...
Our Patient Advocate Answers Facebook Questions About Loss of Appetite, Life Span, Other Issues
Our Facebook members are always asking us questions about health or looking for advice about cancer treatment, and other issues related to ...
Navy Veteran, Mesothelioma Survivor Playing Hand He Was Dealt
U.S. Navy veteran Ken Smith made his living for decades as a poker player, learning to survive, and often thrive, at the table with the han...
A List for Living: Motivational Support for Mesothelioma Patients
A little motivation can go a long way, especially when you're facing an illness like mesothelioma. Some days are tougher than others, b...