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Recent Blog Posts
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SurgeryKevin wants survivors to know about the Patient Advocates at The Mesothelioma Center who helped him advocate for himself. “Originally, I thought that asking for a second opinion is insulting to your doctor,” Kevin recalls. "But not every doctor does things the same way. A second opinion can be really important.”
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Mesothelioma Survivor Is Passionate About Raising Awareness
Kevin Hession is passionate about sharing his story and reaching out to other mesothelioma survivors. Kevin was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma in August 2021. His goal is to raise awareness about this rare cancer and help others who are on similar journeys. -
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Mesothelioma Survivor Talks Life After Decortication Surgery
Kevin talks about some of the lasting effects from his decortication surgery following his pleural mesothelioma diagnosis. He also shares why he believes a daily routine is key for survivors. “It helps you feel like you’re still normal, but with an issue you have to deal with,” Kevin said. -
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Mesothelioma Survivor Attributes His Unwavering Strength to Faith
Kevin explains how his faith has helped him overcome his mesothelioma diagnosis. He also shares how he reaches out to others on a cancer journey with a message of faith. "I get a huge sense of satisfaction from getting to actually reach out to them about something that’s important to most Catholics,” Kevin said. -
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Mesothelioma Survivor and Advocate Emily Ward Lived to Help Others
Emily found the best mesothelioma surgeon at the time, Dr. David Sugarbaker. Emily credited Sugarbaker for her nearly 10-year survival with pleural mesothelioma. Despite being forced to retire from nursing, she continued caring for others by volunteering and supporting the mesothelioma community. Emily died in May 2022. -
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Sugarbaker Legacy Goes Beyond Mesothelioma
Lisa is a lung cancer survivor who credits the late Dr. David Sugarbaker for saving her life. She explains her surgery where her lung was removed and talks about her successful recovery. -
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Reaching My 2020 Goal as a Mesothelioma Survivor
Back in January, I wrote that my long-term goal in my eighth year as a mesothelioma survivor was to make it to my nephew Tyler’s… -
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After a Decade, Mesothelioma Survivor Still Fighting the Fight
Maryla Latham remembers vividly the day her husband was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma, and driving home together in a numb silence after hearing… -
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My Trip of Gratitude to Italy After Surviving Mesothelioma
Twenty-two years ago, I saw the doctor’s mouth moving but couldn’t hear anything after he said the words, “I’m sorry.” I was being diagnosed… -
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Mesothelioma Survivor Thriving in High-Altitude Lifestyle
Twenty months after aggressive surgery for malignant pleural mesothelioma, Hatsie H. celebrated with her grandchildren by taking the ski lift to the top of…