Stories from Survivors
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blogStories from SurvivorsKevin Hession is passionate about sharing his story and reaching out to other mesothelioma survivors. His goal is to raise awareness about this rare…
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Mesothelioma Survivor Talks Life After Decortication Surgery
Kevin Hession underwent surgery to remove all visible mesothelioma tumors in January 2022, about 5 months after being diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma. Sometimes to… -
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Mesothelioma Survivor Attributes His Unwavering Strength to Faith
To say that Kevin Hession’s faith in God and religion is important to him and his outlook on his diagnosis is an understatement. After… -
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Mesothelioma Survivor Shares His Nutrition and Exercise Routine
Mesothelioma survivor Kevin Hession believes that physical activity no matter what your level of fitness, is one of the keys to improving mesothelioma symptoms… -
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Survivor Finds Blessings Even in Coping With Mesothelioma
Kevin Hession says he’s not going to let mesothelioma define him as a person. The 64-year-old is keeping a positive attitude after his diagnosis… -
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Mesothelioma Survivor Shares His Lung Removal Surgery Story
After being diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma in 2015, I underwent an extrapleural pneumonectomy. I wanted to share my experiences with recovery for others who… -
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Navy Veteran With Asbestosis & Silicosis Has a Passion for Justice
Navy veteran Jerry Cochran was told 50 years ago that he had only five years to live. But he said his faith in God… -
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Mesothelioma Survivor, a Navy Veteran, Defies the Odds
Navy veteran Bob Niemiec is a mesothelioma survivor who even doctors say defied the odds. The 78-year-old was given just 10 months to live… -
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The Inspiring Spirit of Mesothelioma Survivor Carla Fasolo
Carla Fasolo’s cancer journey is one of hope and determination. In 2021, her doctors diagnosed her with pleural mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive… -
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Nurse and Survivor: Overcoming Breast Cancer and Mesothelioma
Kim Madril loves helping others. She made a career of taking care of people as a nurse, but her own surprising diagnosis of mesothelioma…