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Being diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma can be an isolating experience. Due to the rarity of the disease it can be difficult to cope with having a deadly disease and to remain positive. Coping for many can be difficult, despite support groups, counselors, and family support. Although they all have the best intentions, sometimes just talking with someone who is also on a mesothelioma journey can be helpful. Summer is a special time of year. Routines are broken and life can slow down a [...]
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Relationships are what make life worth living. Throughout life we have many relationships – parents, siblings, friends, teachers, significant others, neighbors, co-workers. People come and go into our lives, depending on what we are doing, where we are living and working. Some relationships are long and fruitful, and others can be short and forgettable. Not too many decades ago our relationship with our doctor was usually with one doctor, our family practitioner. Then it progressed [...]
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“Summertime and the living is easy,” as we change from Spring to Summer things start to slow down for most of us. The hurried pace we usually live at slows, and many of us take the time to enjoy the weather, our families and vacations. This is the time of year that most look forward to. One of the most welcome things about summer is that it allows us time to reflect on things and make memories that will stay with us. For mesothelioma patients and their families, this time of the year can [...]
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Recently, two very public figures, who looked like they had it all, committed suicide. Those closest to them revealed that they had struggled with their demons for many years. When someone is a celebrity we think we “know” them: we know their work, but we do not know them. This is a wake-up call for all of us to be more aware of how we and our loved ones are really feeling. Suicide happens because the person wants their overwhelming ‘pain’ to end. According to research, 90% of [...]
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Mesothelioma patients often face a busy schedule when initially diagnosed, and when they begin undergoing treatments. There are a lot of tests and consultations, and decisions to be made. There is a sense of urgency in getting treatment under way as soon as possible. During this phase of the disease, family and friends are frequently rallying around and trying to provide as much support as possible. There are other patients also offering support if needed. Support groups, friendships, and [...]
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