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Mesothelioma Survivor Driven by Family, Active Lifestyle

Attending a dinner party with friends became the motivation Darlene Micciche needed while recovering from cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC). “We live in a development where we’re...

Matt Mauney

01/30/18

Some mesothelioma patients are beating their cancer and living far beyond their expected prognosis. We feature exclusive interviews with these survivors, with the hope of benefiting others who are fighting this horrible cancer.

Canadian Mesothelioma Survivor: ‘Advocate for Yourself’

Stories from Survivors Peritoneal mesothelioma survivor Jayda K. didn’t take her increasing pain lying down. The Ottawa, Ontario, resident fought hard to get doctors to recognize her mysterious pain. Without her fighting... Read More

Michelle Whitmer

01/25/18

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Jan. 12, 2018

Finding Your Faith in the Midst of Mesothelioma

Stories from Survivors I am often reminded of a popular saying: “It’s easier said than done.” So many people like to use this saying when they are faced with a problem or... Read More

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01/12/18

Mesothelioma Survivor Believes Trial Drug Saved His Life

Stories from Survivors Mesothelioma survivor David Broyles once worried about living long enough to see the birth of his daughter. Now, almost 22 years later, he will see her graduate from college.... Read More

Tim Povtak

01/09/18

Navy Veteran Pursues Mesothelioma Immunotherapy Trials

Stories from Survivors Calling Jim and Pam McWhorter the “outdoors type” would be an understatement. The couple traveled regularly, enjoying hiking, camping and kayaking. In August 2014, they hiked 2,000 feet to... Read More

Matt Mauney

12/21/17

Exercise and Friendship Ease Mesothelioma Survivor’s Journey

Stories from Survivors David Doust is a well-known and respected figure at the Mandurah Seniors and Community Centre, located about an hour south of Perth, Western Australia. Each Monday, he travels roughly... Read More

Lorraine Kember

12/14/17

37-Year Mesothelioma Survivor Grateful for Alternative Therapy

Stories from Survivors Jerry Lampe often does his morning prayer in front of the bathroom mirror, lifted by the visual reassurance — and continued surprise — that he is alive and well.... Read More

Tim Povtak

12/05/17

Family Takes Superman Approach to Mesothelioma

Stories from Survivors You can tell a lot about the Yutko family’s approach to cancer by the personalized Christmas card they will be sending this year. No one is giving up or... Read More

Tim Povtak

11/28/17

Mesothelioma Never Took Sallie Morton’s Smile Away

Stories from Survivors Sallie Morton — as always — did it her way. Morton was a four-year mesothelioma survivor who died last month, leaving behind an indelible print as a trailblazing pioneer... Read More

Tim Povtak

11/07/17

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Stories from Survivors Blogs

Mesothelioma Survivor Driven by Family, Active Lifestyle

Canadian Mesothelioma Survivor: ‘Advocate for Yourself’

Finding Your Faith in the Midst of Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma Survivor Believes Trial Drug Saved His Life

Navy Veteran Pursues Mesothelioma Immunotherapy Trials

Top 10 Mesothelioma Survivor Stories of 2017

Exercise and Friendship Ease Mesothelioma Survivor’s Journey

37-Year Mesothelioma Survivor Grateful for Alternative Therapy

Family Takes Superman Approach to Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma Never Took Sallie Morton’s Smile Away