Stories from Survivors – Page 16
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blogStories from SurvivorsSara B. watched her own life change dramatically, from a shocking diagnosis of peritoneal mesothelioma cancer into an inspiring comeback story. She also watched…
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Navy Veteran, Mesothelioma Survivor Playing Hand He Was Dealt
U.S. Navy veteran Ken S. made his living for decades as a poker player, learning to survive, and often thrive, at the table with… -
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Survivor, Navy Veteran Adapts Slowly to Lifestyle Changes
Eight months after he was diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma, Nick P. walked into his local Dodge dealership in Colorado Springs, kicked a few… -
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Survivor Andy A. Beating the Odds Again
Andy A. beat the odds in 2004 by surviving a horrific, 70 mph motorcycle crash that propelled him into a concrete retaining wall, breaking… -
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Navy Veteran, Mesothelioma Survivor Benefits from Surgeon’s Personal Approach
Sydney R. never heard a sales pitch like this before, and certainly never expected it from a renowned, big-city thoracic surgeon who was trying… -
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Navy Veteran Finds Specialized Mesothelioma Care at Boston VA
Navy veteran Chuck H. was not a fan of the VA Health Care system -- until he discovered how well it worked in Boston. Chuck, who lives in tiny Charles Town, W.Va., traveled nearly 500 miles… -
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Navy Veteran and Mesothelioma Survivor John Conway Itching to Get Back on the Water
John Conway is already contemplating a marinate recipe for the mahi-mahi he expects to grill when he returns to Florida and hops on his boat this fall, cruising into the Atlantic to start deep-water… -
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Survivor Patricia Powell Hargrett: Faith Gets Her Through
A smile sweeps across Patricia Powell Hargrett's face. She's just been asked about her 25-year career teaching elementary school children. "I miss the children so much. But I don't miss the… -
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Survivor Stays Aggressive in Fight against Pleural Mesothelioma
Sydney R. never forgot what she learned fighting for her life as a child more than 60 years ago, framing her perspective today as she battles malignant pleural mesothelioma. Don't ever concede. "If… -
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Survivor Refuses to Let Mesothelioma Control His Life
Diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma in October 2011, Mike T. knew immediately where he had been exposed to asbestos. While working for Telecom back in 1977, he had spent many hours in installation…