Stories from Survivors – Page 18
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Stories from SurvivorsRosalie C. carries an iPad with a message that she sees each time it awakens, helping inspire her through the good times and the…
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Mother’s Mesothelioma Recovery Sparks Son’s Belief in Medicine
Sara B. watched her own life change dramatically, from a shocking diagnosis of peritoneal mesothelioma cancer into an inspiring comeback story. She also watched… -
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Navy Veteran, Mesothelioma Survivor Playing Hand He Was Dealt
U.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 Patricia Powell Hargrett: Faith Gets Her Through
A smile sweeps across Patricia Powell Hargrett's face. She's just been asked about her 25-year career teaching elementary school children. "I miss the children so much. But I don't miss the… -
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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…