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Mesothelioma is rare cancer that can be extremely confusing for newly diagnosed patients and their families. This session focuses on the commonly used terms and medical jargon that patients may be hearing from their medical providers.This session is presented by our Patient Services Director, Julie White, RN, BSN, OCN. This…
Many mesothelioma patients beat their odds and go on to live rich, fulfilling lives. This panel has three long term patients who discuss the issues that come with survivorship such as long term side effects, survivor guilt, giving back, etc. This panel is moderated by patient, Rich Mosca. Rich is joined…
Mesothelioma is often thought of as a cancer that only affects older men, but that statistic is changing. Many patients are under the age of 50 and more women are getting diagnosed. This change in the demographic of a mesothelioma patient brings up many issues. Younger patients are in the…
A mesothelioma diagnosis affects more than just the patient. The patient’s family members are also heavily influenced taking on a emotional load as well as intense lifestyle changes. This session is a panel focusing on the issues that come up for families when a mesothelioma diagnosis happens. This panel is moderated…
Cannabis is popular among mesoethelioma patients for pain management as a complementary treatment. This session focuses on how cannabis can help mesothelioma patients in pain management as well as quality of life while also discussing where issues may lie. This session is presented by:Carol Parise, PhD, Sutter Health This is a…
Mental health is a big issue for mesothelioma patients, caregivers, and family members. This session covers how patients as well as their loved ones can prioritize their mental health and deal with the emotional toll of a mesothelioma diagnosis and treatment. This session is presented by:Stephanie Alonso, LCSW, University of Chicago…
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