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Stories from Survivors – Page 22
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blogDiagnosisSean R. came across our blog and was so moved by the pieces he read, he wanted to contribute his as well. We hope the story of his journey with mesothelioma does the same to you, and we can feature…
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Survivor Insight Series | Michigan Woman Lives a Busy Life
Slowing down doesn't help Angela W. feel any better. Speeding up does. Angela, who was first diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma just after Mother's Day last spring, returned to work… -
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Survivor Insight Series | Karen R.
In this week's Survivor Insight, Karen R., a mother and wife, shares her mesothelioma experiences with us and the community. We would like to start by thanking Karen for sharing this personal moments… -
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Survivor Insight Series | Mesothelioma Survivor Advocates Traveling for Treatment
We would like to thank Karen S. for sharing her mesothelioma experiences with us and the community. If you would like to share your experiences with others that are going through mesothelioma… -
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Survivor Insight Series | Wisconsin Mesothelioma Survivor Thrives Outdoors, Not Conceding
Update: Bob's son informed us that his father lost his battle with mesothelioma on Oct. 26, 2012. Bob O. already has his spring calendar so booked - a garden to plant, grass to cut, fish to… -
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Alexis K. | Survivor Insight Series
Alexis was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma in 2007 at age 37. She had major surgery that removed part of her diaphragm, yet she kept her wedding plans in place. Alexis refuses to let mesothelioma get in the way of the life she and her husband have built. In 2017, she helped him through a stage 3 skin cancer diagnosis. They don’t know how many wedding anniversaries they will have, but they celebrate their time together. “It’s kind of cool now to hear people say, ‘You don’t look or act sick,’” Alexis said. "They start to see cancer in a different way when they see me." -
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Mesothelioma Caregiver Recounts Her Husband’s Experiences
Yvonne O. lost her husband, Pete, back in August to mesothelioma. We would like to thank her for reaching out to us through our Facebook to share her experiences and to all those affected by mesothelioma… -
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Jo D. | Survivor Insight Series
We would like to thank Jo D. for sharing her experiences with us. The support within the community continues to grow with these first-hand perspectives. We are withholding her last name over privacy… -
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Lou W. | Survivor Insight Series
Louise W. has been affected by mesothelioma since the diagnosis of her father. He developed the disease through occupational exposure to asbestos. She came into contact with the deadly mineral… -
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Red Tart Cherries Work Wonders for One Mesothelioma Patient
Wayne N. knew exactly what caused the mesothelioma cancer that pushed him into an earlier-than-planned retirement as a union electrician in Cincinnati, Ohio. Wayne believed his mesothelioma developed after a 35-year career as an electrician handling insulation material. He was diagnosed in 1991. A good friend and fellow union member he worked close with died from mesothelioma. Wayne died in 2016.