Tamron Little was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma at just 21 years old. Despite balancing new motherhood, an arduous cancer treatment schedule and a rollercoaster ride of emotions, it would take almost a decade post-treatment for Little to find the mental health resources she needed when first diagnosed. In this Slice of Life essay, Little reminds us to listen not only to our bodies, but also to our minds.
Did you know that diet and nutrition play a large role in mesothelioma treatment? Keep reading to learn more.
Tamron Little, who was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma at just 21 years old, recalls her experience with the disease and how she never let it stop her from living each day with love.
Mesothelioma lawyer Nicholas Vogelzang explores the ramifications the disease can have on unsuspecting populations around the globe.
Poet and author Victoria Bennett has experienced countless loss from mesothelioma in her family. With her new poetry collection, she hopes to share her message of hope and healing with others.
Dr. Jessica Donington, the chief of thoracic surgery at the University of Chicago, wants to keep mesothelioma patients living not just longer, but better, too.
Seventeen years after Grammy Award-winning musician Warren Zevon’s death from pleural mesothelioma, his legacy lives on through the advocacy work of his son, Jordan.
Cancer warriors and thrivers may be more susceptible to contracting the novel coronavirus and developing severe complications, especially if there is a history of lung-specific illnesses like mesothelioma.
When Army Col. Doug Thomas was diagnosed with epithelioid mesothelioma in May, at the age of just 45, he chose to return to the basic principles of service that guided him over the years
Through the help of Imerman Angels, Jennifer Morrice learned the power of friendship from an unlikely source—her cancer journey.
Optune Lua may be an effective treatment option for patients with inoperable malignant pleural mesothelioma combined with dual-drug chemotherapy.
Research in two small villages in the Cappadocia region of Turkey led to one of the most important discoveries in the fight against the rare cancer mesothelioma. Now, one of the lead researchers shares his story.
Research and advancements in treatment for rare cancers like mesothelioma is slow-going, but Loyola Medicine’s Dr. Muaiad Kittaneh is doing the work few else will.
Zack Johnson and his film crew shine light on the everyday people affected by the deadly and aggressive cancer mesothelioma in the movie “Dirty Laundry.”
How you observe milestones on your cancer journey is a personal decision. We spoke with five people about the creative ways they observe a cancer milestone.
As the demand for clean beauty products grows, researchers are questioning the safety of talc.
I spent a lot of years in a cubicle, and [running] is kind of busting out of the cubicle.
The first annual Mesothelioma Race for Justice made strides towards a cure for this rare, asbestos-derived cancer.
Even naturally occurring asbestos can pose a health risk to unsuspecting populations. We explore what can be done to stay safe. The risks of commercial asbestos are well-known, but new research shows natural asbestos deposits could be just as dangerous.
