The Mesothelioma Center Blog – Page 33
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Peritoneal MesotheliomaPeritoneal mesothelioma survivor Jayda K. didn’t take her increasing pain lying down. The Ottawa, Ontario, resident fought hard to get doctors to recognize…
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Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Finding Your Faith in the Midst of Mesothelioma
I am often reminded of a popular saying: “It’s easier said than done.” So many people like to use this saying when they are… -
Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma Survivor Believes Trial Drug Saved His Life
Mesothelioma survivor David Broyles once worried about living long enough to see the birth of his daughter. Now, almost 22 years later, he will… -
Pleural Mesothelioma
Navy Veteran Pursues Mesothelioma Immunotherapy Trials
Calling Jim and Pam McWhorter the “outdoors type” would be an understatement. The couple traveled regularly, enjoying hiking, camping and kayaking. In August 2014,… -
Advocacy
Top 10 Mesothelioma Survivor Stories of 2017
Statistics don’t lie, but they don’t tell the whole story of mesothelioma either. Mesothelioma is a terrifying diagnosis, and because of its rarity, new… -
Pleural Mesothelioma
Exercise and Friendship Ease Mesothelioma Survivor’s Journey
David Doust is a well-known and respected figure at the Mandurah Seniors and Community Centre, located about an hour south of Perth, Western Australia. -
Peritoneal Mesothelioma
37-Year Mesothelioma Survivor Grateful for Alternative Therapy
Jerry Lampe often does his morning prayer in front of the bathroom mirror, lifted by the visual reassurance — and continued surprise — that… -
Occupational Asbestos Exposure
Family Takes Superman Approach to Mesothelioma
You can tell a lot about the Yutko family’s approach to cancer by the personalized Christmas card they will be sending this year. No… -
Pleural Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma Never Took Sallie Morton’s Smile Away
Sallie Morton — as always — did it her way. Morton was a four-year mesothelioma survivor who died last month, leaving behind an… -
Early-Stage Mesothelioma
Family Grows Through Mesothelioma Survivor
Tamron Little didn’t plan her first pregnancy, but it turned into a bigger blessing than anyone could have imagined. It probably saved her life.