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blogStories from SurvivorsWhile I was undergoing a course of targeted radiation therapy for mesothelioma at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, I was asked…
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Mesothelioma Survivor: Don’t Fall Into the ‘Why Me’ Trap
It seems one of the most common reactions people have when faced with serious trials and hardships – right after thinking, “I can’t believe… -
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A Post-Cancer Letter to Pre-Cancer Tamron
Writing a post-cancer letter to my pre-cancer self is something I’ve been wanting to do for a while, but every time I start to… -
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Mesothelioma Survivor and Advocate Emily Ward Lived to Help Others
Emily Ward was a widely admired, long-time pleural mesothelioma survivor – an inspiration to so many – but never in her own eyes. She… -
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Physician with Pleural Mesothelioma Still Helping Others
Cheryl Pilkington remembers riding on the weekends as a child to her father’s workshop – a matchplate foundry – and happily playing with her… -
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20-Year Mesothelioma Survivor Reflects on Her Journey
A lot of life can be lived in 20 years, and Trina Reif is proof of that. Now in her 21st year as a… -
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Survivor to Activist: Making a Difference in the Mesothelioma Community
If you’ve read any of my past articles, you know that I have a lot of sayings. I’ll blame my grandma for that. I… -
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Celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day June 6
Every year, on the first Sunday in June, cancer survivors gather with loved ones to celebrate their lives, raise awareness and serve as an… -
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Life After Mesothelioma Cancer: A Survivor Shares Her Story
When I was first told I had peritoneal mesothelioma, I pictured the day when I would be cancer free. I’m not sure if… -
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Mesothelioma Survivor Thriving With Support, Positive Attitude
Two weeks before undergoing aggressive, life-changing surgery for mesothelioma, Michael Bederman was driving a rented motor home more than 1,000 miles through Alaska,…