Stories from Survivors

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  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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  5-Year Mesothelioma Survivor Motivated by Family

  As a mesothelioma survivor, Albert Schwartz has already beaten the odds. He’s lived longer than anyone expected, but he has good reason to…

  Tim Povtak

  12/08/2022
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  Mesothelioma Survivor’s Treatment Journey Continues

  My mesothelioma journey has been difficult at times, but I try to remain positive. I returned home from having mesothelioma surgery a week…

  Michael Cole

  12/05/2022
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  Pleural Mesothelioma Survivor Shares His Inspiring Story

  My story begins at the end of April 2015, when I went to my general practitioner’s office because of a cough and an unusual…

  Michael Cole

  11/30/2022
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  20-Year Pleural Mesothelioma Survivor Is a Sugarbaker Legacy

  Tim Crisler believes there is only one way to explain how he – a most unlikely candidate – became one of America’s longest living…

  Tim Povtak

  09/07/2022
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  Pleural Mesothelioma Survivor Uplifted by Work and Community

  Unlike many in the workplace today, Dinah Smith still welcomes that sunrise wake-up call that starts her weekday mornings.  Now, more than ever, it…

  Tim Povtak

  08/04/2022
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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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  Sugarbaker Legacy Goes Beyond Mesothelioma

  Thoracic Surgeon Dr. David Sugarbaker died in 2018, leaving a legacy that went well beyond his pioneering efforts and acclaimed expertise in treating…

  Tim Povtak

  06/03/2022