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blogStories from SurvivorsDr. Berlinda Love, a pastor and podcaster, just received a diagnosis of epithelioid mesothelioma in June 2024. The 71-year-old spiritual leader went to her…
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Former HVAC Mechanic, Mesothelioma Survivor Shares His Story
Joey Barna was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma in 2018. He believes the disease was a result of his decade-long asbestos exposure during his career in the HVAC industry as well as other jobs that may have exposed him to asbestos. -
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Pleural Mesothelioma Survivor Explains the Importance of His Faith
Joey Barna places all of the credit with God for his current condition and for finding his wife. He says his faith in God… -
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Peritoneal Mesothelioma Survivor Builds Legacy in Puerto Rico
Since being diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma in 2016 and undergoing chemotherapy treatments, Epifanio Figueroa tells The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com that nutrition and exercise are more important to him now than ever. -
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Mesothelioma Survivor Shares Diagnosis and Treatment Journey
Six years after his pleural mesothelioma diagnosis, 61-year-old Joey Barna of Massachusetts tells The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com that he feels great. But Joey… -
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25 Years Post Diagnosis: Survival and Survivor’s Guilt
In 1999 Tammy Frank was diagnosed with stage 3 peritoneal mesothelioma. She was told she only had 6 months to live. Now 25 years… -
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25-Year Peritoneal Mesothelioma Survivor Discusses Her Recovery
25 years after being diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma, Tammy says today she's in overall good health. She also had to battle addiction to pain medication after her surgery. “Opiates can really ruin your life,” Tammy said. “I became addicted to pain medication for about 12 years. Today I’m now 15 years pain medicine-free.” -
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Mesothelioma Survivor Stays Active at 84 Years Old
Susan is a 12-year survivor of peritoneal mesothelioma. She was diagnosed at the age of 72, which made many doctors question if she could endure the aggressive surgery needed. Today she's enjoying good health at the age of 84 after undergoing cytoreductive and HIPEC surgeries. Susan says her new puppy is keeping her active. -
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Mesothelioma Survivor Discusses Her Asbestos Exposure
12-year peritoneal mesothelioma survivor Susan Dickman says she was likely exposed to asbestos through secondary exposure from her father. “He would come home from work with the jumpsuit on,” Susan shares. “I remember him parking in the garage and my sister and I running up to hug him. He would pick us up with the jumpsuit on. Of course it had asbestos on it.” -
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Mesothelioma Survivor Talks Asbestos Awareness and Advice
Epifanio Figueroa is an 8-year peritoneal mesothelioma survivor who wasn't aware of the disease until he was diagnosed in 2016. “In my day when I was a young kid, they didn’t tell us that asbestos was bad for you,” Epifanio recalled. He believes that a lack of information and awareness about mesothelioma may put people at risk.