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  • Mesothelioma survivor Quincy Jones
    Stories from Survivors

    Mesothelioma Survivor Quincy Jones Revives Comedy Career

    In 2016, Quincy turned his diagnosis into an opportunity for stand-up comedy, appearing on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and later having an HBO special filmed after chemotherapy. Following cytoreductive surgery and a second round of chemotherapy, Quincy has returned to performing stand-up comedy.
    Tim Povtak
    03/24/2022
  • Positive COVID test on blue surgical mask
    Stories from Survivors

    Mesothelioma Survivor Discusses Second COVID-19 Diagnosis

    Tamron shares her experience after being diagnosed with COVID-19 for a second time years after becoming a mesothelioma survivor. She explains what helped her recover and realize how strong she can be when faced with health issues.
    Tamron Little
    02/22/2022
  • Mesothelioma survivor Trina Reif
    Stories from Survivors

    20-Year Mesothelioma Survivor Reflects on Her Journey

    Trina traveled the country and loved every minute of it after recovering from a combination of cytoreductive surgery and heated chemotherapy. She was diagnosed young at 36, which gave her a fighting chance at long-term survival. “The diagnosis was devastating", Trina said.
    Fran Mannino
    02/17/2022
  • Mesothelioma survivor Jose Perez
    Stories from Survivors

    Mesothelioma Survivor Rejects Tradition, Embraces Holistic Lifestyle

    Jose shares his unique approach to dealing with pleural mesothelioma. He talks about his rejection of traditional treatments and explains some of his healthy habits.
    Tim Povtak
    02/14/2022
  • Patient holding stomach after surgery
    Stories from Survivors

    How I Managed Mesothelioma HIPEC Surgery Side Effects

    Tamron explains some of the side effects she experienced following her treatment for peritoneal mesothelioma. She recommends that other patients pay close attention to the potential side effects that your doctor can tell you about before undergoing any treatment for mesothelioma.
    Tamron Little
    02/02/2022
  • Mesothelioma survivor Daniel McCarthy by a small plane
    Stories from Survivors

    Mesothelioma Survivor Still Soaring the Skies

    Former pilot and aircraft mechanic Daniel McCarthy has better things to do than sit at home lamenting his future with pleural mesothelioma. The free-spirit recently piloted a Boeing 737 virtually. McCarthy is virtually back on the job after a cancer setback.
    Tim Povtak
    12/07/2021
  • Kevin Sinyard and his grandson show off a fish
    Stories from Survivors

    Mesothelioma Survivor Cherishes Time Outdoors After Aggressive Surgery

    Kevin Sinyard, a mesothelioma survivor, was back on the boat in the Florida Keys, once again joining family for the lobster harvesting season…
    Tim Povtak
    12/02/2021
  • Physician at desk with patient and wife
    Stories from Survivors

    Mesothelioma Survivor Stresses the Importance of a Second Opinion

    The very first time I met Dr. Edward Levine, I knew this was the doctor I had been waiting and praying for. He was very confident and knowledgeable, and shared facts my family and I didn’t know about peritoneal mesothelioma. This experience was night and day from the first oncologist I had seen.
    Tamron Little
    10/25/2021
  • Mesothelioma survivor Doug Jackson and wife Cindy on plane
    Stories from Survivors

    Pleural Mesothelioma Survivor Continues to Beat the Odds

    Pleural mesothelioma may have pushed Doug Jackson into an early retirement – abruptly ending the teaching and coaching career he loved – but it…
    Tim Povtak
    09/29/2021
  • Tamron Little, mesothelioma survivor and an Asbestos.com expert contributor
    Stories from Survivors

    Survivor to Activist: Making a Difference in the Mesothelioma Community

    If you’ve read any of my past articles, you know that I have a lot of sayings. I’ll blame my grandma for that. I…
    Tamron Little
    09/23/2021
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