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  • Photo of Bob and Jeannie Niemiec.
    Pleural Mesothelioma

    Mesothelioma Survivor, a Navy Veteran, Defies the Odds

    Bob continues to beat the odds after being diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma in 2019. He credits his four grandchildren as being one of his inspirations as well as the Patient Advocates at The Mesothelioma Center for their help.
    Travis Rodgers
    09/05/2023
  • Pleural mesothelioma survivor Carla Fasolo
    Pleural Mesothelioma

    The Inspiring Spirit of Mesothelioma Survivor Carla Fasolo

    Carla shares how she was initially exposed to asbestos which later caused her pleural mesothelioma diagnosis. She also explains how important loved ones are during a mesothelioma journey.
    Sean Marchese
    08/23/2023
  • Mesothelioma survivor Kim Madril with her family
    Pleural Mesothelioma

    Nurse and Survivor: Overcoming Breast Cancer and Mesothelioma

    Kim explains how she has overcome both breast cancer and pleural mesothelioma. She also talks about how she was exposed to asbestos at a young age and living life to the fullest.
    Travis Rodgers
    08/21/2023
  • Gloved hands reaching for surgical instruments
    Pleural Mesothelioma

    Don’t Be Afraid of Aggressive Mesothelioma Treatment

    Michael describes how aggressive treatment for mesothelioma can offer hope for survivors. He also explains his personal cancer journey and his mesothelioma treatments.
    Michael Cole
    06/21/2023
  • Man choosing smiley face
    Pleural Mesothelioma

    Mesothelioma Survivor Discusses Phantom Emotions and How He Coped

    Michael explains phantom emotions and how he dealt with them as a pleural mesothelioma survivor. He describes some of what he calls irrational emotions that experienced during his recovery.
    Michael Cole
    05/02/2023
  • Elderly man with hands on his chest
    Pleural Mesothelioma

    Mesothelioma Survivor: Don’t Fall Into the ‘Why Me’ Trap

    Michael shares how important it is to not ask the question "why me" after a mesothelioma diagnosis. He describes how having the wrong attitude can cause your body to experience unnecessary stress.
    Michael Cole
    03/30/2023
  • Al Schwartz, wife Rebecca and Olivia
    Pleural Mesothelioma

    5-Year Mesothelioma Survivor Motivated by Family

    Al talks about his mesothelioma diagnosis, his surgeries and treatments. He reveals how he and his brother shared a similar experience with chemotherapy at the same time.
    Tim Povtak
    12/08/2022
  • Michael and Tania Cole
    Pleural Mesothelioma

    Pleural Mesothelioma Survivor Shares His Inspiring Story

    Pleural mesothelioma survivor Michael Cole details his personal story. He explains his challenging surgery, symptoms he experienced and his recovery process. Despite all this, he has not despaired.
    Michael Cole
    11/30/2022
  • Tim Crisler and former wife Darlene
    Pleural Mesothelioma

    20-Year Pleural Mesothelioma Survivor Is a Sugarbaker Legacy

    Tim originally decided against surgery and chemotherapy when he was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma in 2002, but his daughter convinced him otherwise. He underwent an extrapleural pneumonectomy at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He was among America’s longest-living male pleural mesothelioma survivors. Tim died in December 2023.
    Tim Povtak
    09/07/2022
  • Mesothelioma survivor Dinah Smith
    Pleural Mesothelioma

    Pleural Mesothelioma Survivor Uplifted by Work and Community

    Dinah made a quick return to work even before being diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma in 2020. She goes into detail about her chemotherapy treatments and how she's received so much support from her friends and family.
    Tim Povtak
    08/04/2022
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