Patients Can Use Technology to Learn and Share Information
The average age of the person diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma is 60 years or older. With advances in technology, many are users of smartphones, technology, and the internet. There was a time when these technologies were mostly for the younger… Read More »
Read MoreTrip or Treat?
Halloween is a big deal for children and families all across the United States, giving children (and many adults!) the opportunity to dress up and collect some great candy while they’re at it. With a massive number of people participating each… Read More »
Read MorePleural Effusions & Mesothelioma
“My husband had a large amount of fluid drained from his chest a couple of times before he was diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma. The other man we were talking to at the meeting never had any fluid drained. What… Read More »
Read MoreLiving Life with Mesothelioma
With mesothelioma in the headlines, and important recognitions like Mesothelioma Awareness Day, we have witnessed many tributes to mesothelioma warriors who have fought, and continue to fight, this terrible disease. As tributes poured in via social media it encourages us,… Read More »
Read MoreTalc pleurodesis could help treat pleural mesothelioma
One of the common findings that people present with before being diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma is a pleural effusion. It is estimated that 90 percent of patients diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma present with pleural effusions. Pleural effusions can… Read More »
Read MoreCelebrating Community on Mesothelioma Awareness Day 2019
You might often hear people refer to the small mesothelioma “community” and the support they offer each other. Being a rare disease that affects people of all ages, cultures, and socioeconomic status, the mesothelioma community is a diverse group. They… Read More »
Read MoreVeterans get justice from Court for emergency room claims denied by VA
If you’re a veteran, you know how complicated getting medical care can be. In situations where you need emergency assistance at a facility not run by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, that can lead to even more frustration, and… Read More »
Read MoreBalancing Mesothelioma with Everyday Life
Balancing living with mesothelioma over time and living day to day with mesothelioma is a challenge. Living with Mesothelioma at times can be frustrating. Many people question and critique their progress daily or even sometimes hourly. It is important that… Read More »
Read MoreNew York Law Helps Child Sexual Abuse Victims Seek Justice
What is the Child Victims Act?Table of Contents1 What is the Child Victims Act?1.1 When does it take effect?1.2 How is this different?1.3 Who does it help?1.4 What can I do now? The New York State Child Victims Act, signed… Read More »
Read MoreWorld Lung Cancer Day
August marks the beginning of a new summer month, and with it, World Lung Cancer Day. Lung Cancer continues to be one of the most common cancers worldwide, claiming more lives than breast, colon, and prostate cancers combined. In the… Read More »
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