Wally Rogers has beaten the long odds. He was diagnosed with the sarcomatoid subtype of mesothelioma in 2015. His life expectancy was limited, even with aggressive chemo. But he responded well to the immunotherapy drug Keytruda. It's kept his cancer under control.
Mesothelioma survivor Tina Herford is a testament to a rare combination of positive thinking, excellence in specialized care and the power of prayer. She…
Almost a year after chemotherapy had failed – and the end looked near – Barbara Lapalla was happily hosting another big family gathering, savoring…
In 2015, malignant pleural mesothelioma interrupted the 57-year Thanksgiving Day family tradition that Marian Levin loved so much. It broke her heart, but it…
Sissy Hoffman was first diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma in 1996 and told she had 6 months to live. She survived 29 years after her diagnosis, passing away in January 2025. She lived in New York, California and Georgia, teaching and directing schools. In her retirement she volunteered, sharing her time mentoring others.
Tom Roland remembers vividly his last checkup with mesothelioma treatment pioneer Dr. David Sugarbaker back in March, almost two years after his aggressive…
Emily Ward retired from nursing after 43 years following her pleural mesothelioma diagnosis. But she never stopped helping people. She served on her local…
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