You searched for feed | Mesothelioma.com https://www.mesothelioma.com/ Helping Mesothelioma Patients Since 1996 Thu, 07 Dec 2023 20:40:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 New Triple Threat Treatment Combo Could Change Standard of Care For Mesothelioma Patients https://www.mesothelioma.com/blog/new-triple-threat-treatment-combo-could-change-standard-of-care-for-mesothelioma-patients/ Thu, 04 Jun 2015 18:00:37 +0000 http://mesocom.wpengine.com/blog/blog-new-triple-threat-treatment-combo-could-change-standard-of-care-for-mesothelioma-patients-htm/ For mesothelioma patients, tumor-starving drug bevacizumab is being combined with the preferred duo of chemo drugs to form a new triple threat that could improve survival rates.

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]]> EPA Gives Green Bay Funds to Remove Asbestos, Other Hazardous Materials https://www.mesothelioma.com/blog/epa-gives-green-bay-funds-to-remove-asbestos-other-hazardous-materials/ Thu, 22 Jun 2017 15:07:48 +0000 http://mesocom.wpengine.com/blog/blog-epa-gives-green-bay-funds-to-remove-asbestos-other-hazardous-materials-htm/ Green Bay is receiving an EPA grant to remove asbestos, petroleum products, and other hazardous materials in a massive redevelopment project.

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]]> The Donnelly Family Story https://www.mesothelioma.com/blog/the-donnelly-family-story/ Tue, 13 Mar 2012 18:11:10 +0000 http://mesocom.wpengine.com/blog/blog-the-donnelly-family-story-htm/ Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer that has claimed many lives, including husband & wife, George & Pauline Donnelly just 8 months apart. Their three surviving children now live with the fear that Mesothelioma could claim them as well.

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]]> I Have Cancer? Part 9: Recovery and Rediscovery https://www.mesothelioma.com/blog/i-have-cancer-part-9-recovery-and-rediscovery/ Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:05:51 +0000 http://mesocom.wpengine.com/blog/blog-i-have-cancer-part-9-recovery-and-rediscovery-htm/ This is the story of mesothelioma survivor Heather Von St. James' recovery at home with her parents and her reunion with her daughter, Lily.

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]]> My Mesothelioma Story | Part 1: Symptoms Leading to My Cancer Diagnosis https://www.mesothelioma.com/blog/symptoms-leading-to-a-mesothelioma-diagnosis/ Wed, 19 Jul 2023 14:38:53 +0000 https://www.mesothelioma.com/?p=104304 People often ask Heather Von St. James what symptoms she noticed before her mesothelioma diagnosis. Read more about these signs as she shares her experience.

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]]> De Laval Steam Turbine https://www.mesothelioma.com/asbestos-exposure/companies/de-laval-steam-turbine/ Thu, 24 Feb 2011 18:58:03 +0000 http://mesocom.wpengine.com/asbestos-exposure-companies-de-laval-steam-turbine-htm/ De Laval Steam Turbine used asbestos to create their line of steam turbines, pumps and gears. The widespread use of their products led to thousands of asbestos disease diagnoses.

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]]> Managing the Holiday Blues as a Mesothelioma Cancer Patient https://www.mesothelioma.com/blog/coping-with-the-holiday-blues/ Tue, 05 Dec 2023 18:36:51 +0000 https://www.mesothelioma.com/?p=105107 The holidays can be a difficult time, especially for anyone fighting cancer. Learn how to manage the winter blues while reserving energy for what matters to you.

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]]> I Have Cancer? Part 1: The Journey of a New Mother and her Mesothelioma Diagnosis https://www.mesothelioma.com/blog/i-have-cancer-part-1-the-journey-of-a-new-mother-and-her-mesothelioma-diagnosis/ Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:26:34 +0000 http://mesocom.wpengine.com/blog/blog-i-have-cancer-part-1-the-journey-of-a-new-mother-and-her-mesothelioma-diagnosis-htm/ In part 1 of this blog series, mesothelioma cancer survivor Heather Von St. James discusses the birth of her first child and her cancer diagnosis shortly thereafter.

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]]> I Have Cancer? Part 2: CT Scans and Doctor Visits https://www.mesothelioma.com/blog/i-have-cancer-part-2-ct-scans-and-doctor-visits/ Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:51:08 +0000 http://mesocom.wpengine.com/blog/blog-i-have-cancer-part-2-ct-scans-and-doctor-visits-htm/ Heather Von St. James is a mesothelioma survivor. Read the second part in her emotional story, sharing her experience leading up to her mesothelioma diagnosis.

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]]> Former New York Assemblywoman Janet Duprey Tells How Mesothelioma Affected Her Family https://www.mesothelioma.com/blog/former-new-york-assemblywoman-janet-duprey-tells-how-mesothelioma-affected-her-family/ Tue, 14 Feb 2017 18:30:46 +0000 http://mesocom.wpengine.com/blog/blog-former-new-york-assemblywoman-janet-duprey-tells-how-mesothelioma-affected-her-family-htm/ Janet Duprey has served 40 years as a public servant and legislator. She has also watched her electrician father die of mesothelioma.

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]]> Daughters of the Dust: The Changing Face of Mesothelioma https://www.mesothelioma.com/blog/daughters-of-the-dust-the-changing-face-of-mesothelioma/ Fri, 23 Aug 2013 15:27:17 +0000 http://mesocom.wpengine.com/blog/blog-daughters-of-the-dust-the-changing-face-of-mesothelioma-htm/ Many women with no direct asbestos exposure are becoming the new face of mesothelioma and awareness efforts. Read on to learn the stories of 5 inspiring women.

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