Pleural Mesothelioma – Page 12
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Pleural MesotheliomaU.S. Navy veteran Ken S. made his living for decades as a poker player, learning to survive, and often thrive, at the table with…
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Survivor, Navy Veteran Adapts Slowly to Lifestyle Changes
Eight months after he was diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma, Nick P. walked into his local Dodge dealership in Colorado Springs, kicked a few… -
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Survivor Andy A. Beating the Odds Again
Andy says immunotherapy has improved his health following his diagnosis of pleural mesothelioma in 2010. “I guess I’m an anomaly. I’m doing great right now. I really am. I don’t look like a Stage IV cancer patient,” Andy said. “I consider myself extremely lucky for a lot of reasons." -
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Navy Veteran Finds Specialized Mesothelioma Care at Boston VA
Navy veteran Chuck H. was not a fan of the VA Health Care system -- until he discovered how well it worked in Boston. Chuck, who lives in tiny Charles Town, W.Va., traveled nearly 500 miles… -
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Navy Veteran and Mesothelioma Survivor John Conway Itching to Get Back on the Water
John Conway is already contemplating a marinate recipe for the mahi-mahi he expects to grill when he returns to Florida and hops on his boat this fall, cruising into the Atlantic to start deep-water… -
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Survivor Stays Aggressive in Fight against Pleural Mesothelioma
Sydney R., of Katy, Texas, never forgot what she learned fighting for her life as a child more than 60 years ago, framing her perspective as she battled malignant pleural mesothelioma. She was diagnosed in 2011. “If you’re unlucky enough to get this disease (mesothelioma), then you better put your big-girl clothes on, and come ready for a fight,” she said. "It’s the only way you’re going to make it through. You have to be aggressive.” -
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Survivor Refuses to Let Mesothelioma Control His Life
Diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma in October 2011, Mike T. knew immediately where he had been exposed to asbestos. While working for Telecom back in 1977, he had spent many hours in installation… -
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Survivor Cares More about Helping Others and Refuses to Live in Fear
Paul F. spent much of his life as a social worker, aiding those with disabilities, finding jobs for people with a handicap, teaching both children and adults, and always lending a hand to the less fortunate. Even… -
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Independent Mesothelioma Survivor Making Plans for Her Next Road Trip
Kathleen A. already has the bus trip brochures sitting on the living room coffee table, awaiting only her next CT scan in December before… -
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Mesothelioma Survivor Teaches Others by Example
Ward explains his surgery and treatments after being diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma in 2012. He shares why he believes his healthy lifestyle leading up to his diagnosis has helped him withstand the challenges of mesothelioma.