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Brenda Ward

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. Brenda feels strongly that her faith, family and positive attitude push her to survive and make the most of her life.

Contact the Simmons firm with your medical and legal questions regarding this rare form of mesothelioma.

 

More Videos About Brenda Ward

Peritoneal Mesothelioma Patient on Her Mesothelioma Diagnosis Process

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.

A qualified specialist can diagnose peritoneal mesothelioma. Find the mesothelioma expert closest to you with help from the Simmons Mesothelioma Foundation.

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Doctors Unfamiliar with Rare Abdominal Asbestos Cancer

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.

Many people diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma had never heard of the disease until it came into their life. Learn more about this form of mesothelioma through resources provided by the Simmons firm.

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St. Louis Woman with Peritoneal Mesothelioma Reacts to 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.

The Simmons firm can help you deal with a peritoneal mesothelioma diagnosis. Contact the Simmons firm at 1-866-468-8631 today for help with your next steps.

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Woman Develops Peritoneal Mesothelioma After Second-Hand Asbestos Exposure

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.

Learn more about how asbestos exposure can lead to peritoneal mesothelioma.

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

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.

The Simmons firm can provide support for those diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma, a rare asbestos cancer.

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Woman Treats Mesothelioma with Chemotherapy After Tumor Resurfaces

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.

Advances in medical technology have made a variety of mesothelioma treatments possible. The Simmons Mesothelioma Specialist can help you find a mesothelioma expert closest to you who can prescribe the right type of treatment.

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Mesothelioma Specialists - Finding a Mesothelioma Doctor a Lengthy 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.

The Simmons Mesothelioma Foundation can refer you to a qualified mesothelioma specialist in your area. Call 1-866-468-8631 for more details.

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Peritoneal Mesothelioma Surgery - Woman Describes First Surgery

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.

If you're fighting peritoneal mesothelioma, there are a number of treatment options available to you. Learn more about mesothelioma treatments today from resources provided through the Simmons Mesothelioma Foundation.

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Mesothelioma Surgery Recovery - Difficult Recovery to First 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.

The Simmons Mesothelioma Foundation can help you find a mesothelioma specialist in your area who can help you through your treatments.

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Mesothelioma Treatment Plan - Woman Planned Surgery and Chemotherapy

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.

Learn more about mesothelioma treatments through resources provided by the Simmons Mesothelioma Foundation.

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Diagnosed with Peritoneal Mesothelioma - Telling Your Family

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.

Have you been diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma? Contact the Simmons Mesothelioma Foundation's Mesothelioma Caregiver Support Network for support through your journey.

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Mesothelioma Chemotherapy - Patient Deals with Post-Surgery Complications

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.

Contact the Simmons firm if you'd like answers to your mesothelioma questions.

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Symptoms of Peritoneal Mesothelioma - Living in Pain

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.

If you believe you have symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma, contact a mesothelioma expert immediately.

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Mesothelioma Advice - Peritoneal Mesothelioma Patient Offers Insights to Others

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.

The Simmons Mesothelioma Foundation can help you connect with a qualified mesothelioma specialist in your area. They can also connect you with the Caregiver Support Network, where you can find support as you battle your disease.

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Living with Mesothelioma - Mesothelioma Patient Looks Toward Future

Living with Mesothelioma - Mesothelioma Patient Looks Toward Future

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

Learn more about how the Simmons Mesothelioma Foundation offers support to patients who are battling peritoneal mesothelioma.

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Mesothelioma Support - Peritoneal Mesothelioma Patient Stays Positive

Mesothelioma Support - Peritoneal Mesothelioma Patient Stays Positive

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

If you've been diagnosed with mesothelioma, find help for your next steps from the Simmons firm.

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Peritoneal Mesothelioma Surgery - Second Surgery After Chemotherapy Fails

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.

The Simmons firm provides a number of mesothelioma resources for patients and families struggling with this disease.

 

 
Mesothelioma Surgery - Peritoneal Mesothelioma Patient Has Third 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.

Get help for your journey from the Simmons firm as you battle back from peritoneal mesothelioma surgery.