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blogStories from SurvivorsShaun Bigbie first started experiencing an unusual feeling of fullness. Fullness after eating is expected, but when it’s extreme or very uncomfortable after eating…
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9-Year Peritoneal Mesothelioma Survivor Beating the Odds
At just 36, doctors diagnosed Raeleen Minchuk Prokopetz of Canada with peritoneal mesothelioma. The shocking diagnosis, one that usually affects men in their late… -
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Returning to Work Quickly After Mesothelioma Surgery
Shaun Bigbie isn’t letting his recovery from surgery with heated intrathoracic chemotherapy stop him from working or taking care of his mother. Shaun, who… -
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Mesothelioma Survivor Shares Cancer Diagnoses, Surgeries
Peritoneal mesothelioma survivor Shaun Bigbie is no stranger to cancer. Doctors diagnosed 53-year-old Shaun with peritoneal mesothelioma in July 2023. Several years earlier, in… -
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Mesothelioma Survivor Shares His Goals, Plans, and Motivation
Kevin Hession says his mesothelioma diagnosis isn’t going to get in the way of what he plans to accomplish in the future. Despite his… -
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Mesothelioma Journeys: Storms, Setbacks, Support and Survival
You’ve likely heard it said that every person is either going into a storm, is in the midst of a storm or they’re coming… -
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Mesothelioma Survivor Describes His Success With Chemotherapy
Many mesothelioma patients receive chemotherapy treatments to destroy cancer cells. There are a number of side effects that are common while receiving chemo, some… -
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Body, Mind and Spirit: Surviving Mesothelioma
When we’re diagnosed with an illness like mesothelioma, our immediate focus tends to be on the physical realities of our situation. We tend to… -
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Mesothelioma Survivor Is Passionate About Raising Awareness
Kevin 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…