Brenda Ward

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Brenda Ward, a St.-Louis-area resident, ultimately received a peritoneal mesothelioma diagnosis after being exposed to asbestos as a child by her father and later by her ex-husband, a mechanic. Peritoneal mesothelioma is a form of mesothelioma that attacks the lining of the abdomen. To combat her peritoneal mesothelioma with treatment, Brenda's plan has included multiple surgeries and chemotherapy. Through Brenda's mesothelioma stories, it quickly becomes apparent that her faith, family and positive attitude have pushed her to survive and make the most of her life.

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St. Louis Woman Living with Peritoneal Mesothelioma

Peritoneal mesothelioma is a rare, aggressive cancer caused by exposure to asbestos that attacks the lining of the abdomen. In this video Brenda Ward talks about her peritoneal mesothelioma condition.

Peritoneal Mesothelioma Patient on Her Mesothelioma Diagnosis Process

When Brenda was experiencing swelling in her abdomen and having trouble breathing, her doctors discovered a dark mass on her abdomen during a CT scan. She was told she may have peritoneal mesothelioma, a rare asbestos cancer of the abdomen. In this video Brenda explains the mesothelioma diagnosis process.

Doctors Unfamiliar with Rare Abdominal Asbestos Cancer

Brenda had never heard of peritoneal mesothelioma, a rare asbestos cancer that attacks the lining of the abdomen, until she was diagnosed with the disease in 2004. Her doctors were also unfamiliar with mesothelioma. In this video she discusses what the doctors initially told her about her mesothelioma diagnosis.

St. Louis Woman with Peritoneal Mesothelioma Reacts to Her Mesothelioma Diagnosis

When Brenda learned she had peritoneal mesothelioma, a rare asbestos cancer that attacks the lining of the abdomen, she was devastated. In this video she describes her reaction to being diagnosed with mesothelioma.

Woman Develops Peritoneal Mesothelioma After Second-Hand Asbestos Exposure

Brenda was exposed to asbestos as a child through her father and later through her husband, an auto mechanic. She was later diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma, a rare cancer of the abdomen caused by asbestos exposure. In this video she discusses the many ways you can be exposed to asbestos.

Peritoneal Mesothelioma Diagnosis - Woman Resolves to Fight her Asbestos Cancer Diagnosis

When Brenda was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma, she was shocked. In the weeks that followed she began to research the rare asbestos cancer and resolved to face the disease head-on. In this video she discusses the process she went through after her mesothelioma diagnosis.

Woman Treats Mesothelioma with Chemotherapy After Tumor Resurfaces

When her peritoneal mesothelioma resurfaced, Brenda fought her mesothelioma with chemotherapy, including Cisplatin and Alitma. Unfortunately, her system had a poor reaction to the chemotherapy. In this video she explains the mesothelioma chemotherapy process.

Mesothelioma Specialists - Finding a Mesothelioma Doctor a Lengthy Process

Finding a qualified mesothelioma specialist can be a long process. In this video Brenda describes how she was able to find a doctor to help her with her mesothelioma treatment options.

Peritoneal Mesothelioma Surgery - Woman Describes First Surgery

Brenda's mesothelioma treatment plan included a debulking surgery at the NIH in Baltimore. In this video she describes the peritoneal mesothelioma surgery.

Mesothelioma Surgery Recovery - Difficult Recovery to First Mesothelioma Surgery

Brenda's recovery from her peritoneal mesothelioma surgery was extremely difficult and required her to stay in the hospital for an extended period of time. In this video she explains why her mesothelioma surgery had complications.

Mesothelioma Treatment Plan - Woman Planned Surgery and Chemotherapy

After being diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma, a rare cancer of the abdominal lining, Brenda began a mesothelioma treatment plan that included surgery and chemotherapy. In this video Brenda explains how she approached her mesothelioma treatment plan.

Diagnosed with Peritoneal Mesothelioma - Telling Your Family

A mesothelioma diagnosis is devastating news. When Brenda Ward of St. Louis learned that she had been diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma, telling her family was incredibly difficult.

Mesothelioma Chemotherapy - Patient Deals with Post-Surgery Complications

Treating mesothelioma with chemotherapy is a common way to treat the disease. In this video Brenda explains that she had complications with chemotherapy following her surgery.

Symptoms of Peritoneal Mesothelioma - Living in Pain

Peritoneal mesothelioma symptoms can include a swollen abdomen and the inability to eat, as well as many others. In this video Brenda shares her experience of living with mesothelioma.

Mesothelioma Advice - Peritoneal Mesothelioma Patient Offers Insights to Others

Brenda, a mesothelioma patient, has been through multiple surgeries and treatment plans. In this video she offers insight and advice to others affected by mesothelioma and stresses the importance of finding a qualified mesothelioma specialist.

Living with Mesothelioma - Mesothelioma Patient Looks Toward Future

Diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma several years ago, Brenda continues to fight and look toward the future.

Mesothelioma Support - Peritoneal Mesothelioma Patient Stays Positive

A current peritoneal mesothelioma patient offers support and encouragement to others facing a mesothelioma diagnosis.

Peritoneal Mesothelioma Surgery - Second Surgery After Chemotherapy Fails

Brenda Ward underwent multiple mesothelioma surgeries to treat the rare asbestos cancer. In this video she discusses her second surgery.

Mesothelioma Surgery - Peritoneal Mesothelioma Patient Has Third Surgery

In 2008 Brenda had a third surgery to treat peritoneal mesothelioma, a rare asbestos cancer of the abdomen. In this video she discusses the surgery and the difficult recovery process that followed.