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Peritoneal Mesothelioma – Page 4

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    Peritoneal Mesothelioma

    Connecting with Other Mesothelioma Survivors Brings Benefits

    If there was anything I would do differently following my peritoneal mesothelioma diagnosis 13 years ago, it would be to connect with other mesothelioma survivors…
    Tamron Little
    01/06/2021
  • Mesothelioma survivor Tammy Frank (bottom right) and family
    Peritoneal Mesothelioma

    Mesothelioma Survivor Celebrates 20 Years of Giving

    Tammy Frank recently filled her kitchen with more than a dozen friends and family, all gathered to help bake enough Christmas cookies to feed…
    Tim Povtak
    12/12/2019
  • Mesothelioma survivor Tina Herford
    Peritoneal Mesothelioma

    Miraculous Mesothelioma Survivor Sets Tone for Fundraising Event

    Mesothelioma survivor Tina Herford is a testament to a rare combination of positive thinking, excellence in specialized care and the power of prayer. She…
    Tim Povtak
    10/16/2019
  • Mesothelioma survivor Susan Dickman and her husband
    Peritoneal Mesothelioma

    Mesothelioma Survivor Takes a Stand Against Her Cancer

    Susan Dickman was told more than once that aggressive cytoreductive surgery, which could last up to 12 hours, might be too risky for her…
    Tim Povtak
    08/21/2019
  • Mark Martin
    Peritoneal Mesothelioma

    Mesothelioma Survivor Returning to Motorcycle Racing

    Mark Martin has been racing motorcycles for the last 47 years. He sees no reason to stop now. Martin, 58, is a mesothelioma…
    Tim Povtak
    10/16/2018
  • Randy Jarreau and wife Penelope
    Peritoneal Mesothelioma

    Family Helps Two-Time Mesothelioma Survivor Stay Strong

    Randy Jarreau doesn’t spend much time thinking about mesothelioma. He has a life to live. After work on most days, his schedule typically…
    Tim Povtak
    09/18/2018
  • Chris Shelton with wife Tammy
    Peritoneal Mesothelioma

    Harley Riding Mesothelioma Survivor Itching to Work Again

    Mesothelioma survivor Chris Shelton was back on his Harley-Davidson motorcycle — smiling again — just days after being hospitalized for the second time with…
    Tim Povtak
    08/03/2018
  • Darlene Micciche
    Peritoneal Mesothelioma

    Mesothelioma Survivor Driven by Family, Active Lifestyle

    Attending a dinner party with friends became the motivation Darlene Micciche needed while recovering from cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC).
    Matt Mauney
    01/30/2018
  • Jayda Kelsall
    Peritoneal Mesothelioma

    Canadian Mesothelioma Survivor: ‘Advocate for Yourself’

    Peritoneal mesothelioma survivor Jayda K. didn’t take her increasing pain lying down. The Ottawa, Ontario, resident fought hard to get doctors to recognize…
    Michelle Whitmer
    01/25/2018
  • Having faith
    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…
    Tamron Little
    01/12/2018
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