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  Stories from Survivors

  Mesothelioma Survivor Discusses Phantom Emotions and How He Coped

  While I was undergoing a course of targeted radiation therapy for mesothelioma at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, I was asked…

  Michael Cole

  05/02/2023
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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…

  Michael Cole

  03/30/2023
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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…

  Tamron Little

  12/20/2022
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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…

  Tim Povtak

  08/01/2022
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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…

  Tim Povtak

  04/19/2022
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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…

  Fran Mannino

  02/17/2022
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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…

  Tamron Little

  09/23/2021
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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…

  Cara Tompot

  06/03/2021
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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…

  Tamron Little

  04/22/2021
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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,…

  Tim Povtak

  03/18/2021