A smile sweeps across Patricia H.'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…
Sydney R., of Katy, Texas, never forgot what she learned fighting for her life as a child more than 60 years ago, framing her perspective as she battled malignant pleural mesothelioma. She was diagnosed in 2011. “If you’re unlucky enough to get this disease (mesothelioma), then you better put your big-girl clothes on, and come ready for a fight,” she said. "It’s the only way you’re going to make it through. You have to be aggressive.”
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…
July 1, 2010, was the day that my life changed forever.
I was a married mom with two young sons, Wes and Ross. My days consisted of carpool, work, taking my kids to their…
Paul F. spent much of his life as a social worker, aiding those with disabilities, finding jobs for people with a handicap, teaching both children and adults, and always lending a hand to the less fortunate.
Even…
Mesothelioma survivor Jacob H. has nothing to gain by touting the benefits of Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC). He just believes in it. And he…
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