Sissy Hoffman was first diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma in 1996 and told she had 6 months to live. She survived 29 years after her diagnosis, passing away in January 2025. She lived in New York, California and Georgia, teaching and directing schools. In her retirement she volunteered, sharing her time mentoring others.
Tom Roland remembers vividly his last checkup with mesothelioma treatment pioneer Dr. David Sugarbaker back in March, almost two years after his aggressive…
Emily Ward retired from nursing after 43 years following her pleural mesothelioma diagnosis. But she never stopped helping people. She served on her local…
Dr. David Sugarbaker left behind a legacy of surgical excellence, groundbreaking advances and unwavering dedication to his patients. Mesothelioma survivor Sissy Hoffman is…
Six years after aggressive surgery for pleural mesothelioma, Kay Kilpatrick-Simmons watched proudly as granddaughter Claire crossed the stage at Marymount High School to accept…
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