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  • Tammy F. and Family
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    Survivor Insight Series | Mesothelioma Survivor Carving Memories 12 Years Later

    Tammy F. never was afraid of dying. She was afraid of leaving her young children without enough good memories of their mother. Shortly after…
    Tim Povtak
    06/06/2012
  • Mesothelioma Survivor Lyn J.
    Stories From Survivors

    Mesothelioma Survivor Insight Series | Lyn J.

    Lyn J. has been a mesothelioma survivor for around 5 years. However, she is no stranger to what mesothelioma can do. She saw her father succumb to the disease 18 years earlier. We would like…
    Ben Leer
    05/16/2012
  • Louise C. and Her Father
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    Mesothelioma Survivor Insight Series | Louise C.

    Louise C. participated in our Asbestos Awareness Week events on Facebook, and was inspired to share her story with us and the community. Louise lost her father in April of 2010 to mesothelioma. Read…
    Nadia Persaud
    05/02/2012
  • Avi Lebenthal, Sheri D. and Kaylen Jackson
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    Survivor Insight Series: Florida Couple Survives Pleural Mesothelioma with First-Class Treatment

    Regardless of the outcome now, Sheri and Leon D. always will be grateful for the way they were treated, for the assistance they received, for the doctor who cared so much. It gave them hope. A…
    Tim Povtak
    04/18/2012
  • Wendy M.
    Stories From Survivors

    Mesothelioma Survivor Insight Series | Wendy M.

    Wendy M. is a 14-year mesothelioma cancer survivor. Her mesothelioma case is very unique, as it presented itself in a reverse pattern. Wendy is an active member of our mesothelioma community on Facebook…
    Rachel Gilner
    04/11/2012
  • James B. and Dad
    Stories From Survivors

    Survivor Insight Series | James B. Continues to Raise Awareness About Mesothelioma

    James' father died of mesothelioma. He served in the Navy during Vietnam and was a firefighter in an aircraft carrier. His son is now committed to raising awareness for mesothelioma.
    Ben Leer
    03/28/2012
  • Sean R. and Friend
    Stories From Survivors

    Mesothelioma Survivor Insight Series | Sean R.

    Sean R. came across our blog and was so moved by the pieces he read, he wanted to contribute his as well. We hope the story of his journey with mesothelioma does the same to you, and we can feature…
    Nadia Persaud
    03/14/2012
  • Angela W. with Husband Matt
    Stories From Survivors

    Survivor Insight Series | Michigan Woman Lives a Busy Life

    Slowing down doesn't help Angela W. feel any better. Speeding up does. Angela, who was first diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma just after Mother's Day last spring, returned to work…
    Tim Povtak
    03/07/2012
  • Karen and Tom R.
    Stories From Survivors

    Mesothelioma Survivor Insight Series | Karen R.

    In this week's Survivor Insight, Karen R., a mother and wife, shares her mesothelioma experiences with us and the community. We would like to start by thanking Karen for sharing this personal moments…
    Nadia Persaud
    02/29/2012
  • Karen S. Silhouette
    Stories From Survivors

    Survivor Insight Series | Mesothelioma Survivor Advocates Traveling for Treatment

    We would like to thank Karen S. for sharing her mesothelioma experiences with us and the community. If you would like to share your experiences with others that are going through mesothelioma…
    Ben Leer
    02/22/2012
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