New HMGB1 Blood Test Could Detect Mesothelioma Early

A promising recent study published in the journal Clinical Cancer Research has shown that a blood test that can speed the diagnosis of me...

Top 5 Benefits of Exercise for Mesothelioma Patients

Everyone knows exercise is beneficial for health and wellness. The same rule applies to those living with cancer. The benefits, such as im...

Boost Mesothelioma Recovery with the Power of Protein

Whether you’re receiving treatment for mesothelioma or have already completed therapy, good nutrition is crucial to your health and your ...

Mesothelioma Patients May Benefit from Having Hobbies

Dad was always an outgoing person with many hobbies. He enjoyed water skiing, meticulously managing our lawn and pool, and traveling. When...

Avoiding Oral Complications of Mesothelioma & Chemotherapy

I recently accompanied my husband to the dentist’s office while he was having work done. As I sat in the waiting area, I noticed a gentlem...

Understanding Reactions to Your Mesothelioma Diagnosis

Having mesothelioma can change many elements of a person’s life, including physical appearance, emotional well-being and relationships wi...

Cancer Moonshot Infographic: How the Moonshot Helps Mesothelioma Patients

The Cancer Moonshot Initiative is continuing to move along, and it’s gaining more and more attention from those outside of the community....

Lung-Sparing Radiation Treatments Offer Pleural Mesothelioma Patients New Hope

One of the primary treatments for pleural mesothelioma is radiation therapy. Often used as an adjuvant therapy (i.e., as a secondary trea...

In-Home Care Support for Mesothelioma Patients

Anyone undergoing mesothelioma treatments at a cancer center may face a difficult recovery when they return home. While a person’s home m...

Summer Heat & Mesothelioma Chemotherapy Don’t Mix

In late June, I experienced camping in the great outdoors for the first time in my life. My family and I headed to Pulaski County Park ...

The Truth Behind ‘Sugar Feeds Cancer’ Myth

People diagnosed with mesothelioma or another cancer may encounter myths and misconceptions about ingredients that worsen or improve thei...

Mesothelioma Patients May Benefit from Laughter Therapy

Romantic poet Lord Byron once wrote: “Always laugh when you can. It’s cheap medicine.” But is it really medicine? Some say yes! As ea...

Don’t Stop Living: Mantra for Six-Year Mesothelioma Survivor

Mesothelioma survivor Don Berlin just doesn’t sit very well, living instead by the words of wisdom his doctor said two days after h...

Responding to Unsolicited Mesothelioma Nutrition Advice

People with mesothelioma usually appreciate rides to and from treatment, words of encouragement and home-cooked meals from friends and fam...

How One Granddaughter Is Raising Awareness About Mesothelioma

Bob Thomas is the tower of strength for his family, someone who has always been there to help his children and grandchildren, providing s...

Gene study uncovers 'spectrum of mutations' in mesothelioma

A new study identifies previously unknown genetic alterations behind mesothelioma - a rare and deadly cancer whose main cause is exposure...