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blogStories from SurvivorsJerry explains the origin of his asbestosis diagnosis and the hazardous assignment he was given soon after entering the Navy. He also goes into detail about his search for answers concerning his condition after hitting several roadblocks.
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Mesothelioma Survivor, a Navy Veteran, Defies the Odds
Bob continues to beat the odds after being diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma in 2019. He credits his four grandchildren as being one of his inspirations as well as the Patient Advocates at The Mesothelioma Center for their help. -
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Army Colonel, a Mesothelioma Survivor, Salutes Veterans Day
Col. Doug Thomas served as chief of operations for the Long Range Precision Fires Cross-Functional Team at the Fort Sill Army Base. He was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma in May 2020 and underwent extensive treatment at the Baylor Medical Center in Houston. "When I was diagnosed with mesothelioma it made me realize the disproportionate number of veterans who develop cancer compared to their civilian counterparts," he said. Doug died in May 2021. -
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Army Colonel Aims to Help Others by Surviving Mesothelioma
Colonel Doug Thomas believes that his 21-year career in the U.S. Army has prepared him well for the fight of his life. Malignant… -
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Navy Veteran Pursues Mesothelioma Immunotherapy Trials
Calling Jim and Pam McWhorter the “outdoors type” would be an understatement. The couple traveled regularly, enjoying hiking, camping and kayaking. In August 2014,… -
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Mesothelioma Survivor, Navy Veteran Triumphs Over Cancer
Mesothelioma survivor Jim Madaris doesn’t worry about tomorrow anymore. He is too busy enjoying today, savoring triumphs large and small. He already has won… -
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Air Force Veteran Faces Mesothelioma with SEAL Mentality
Air Force veteran Dave Knapp was never a U.S. Navy SEAL, but there are times now — after reading “Lone Survivor,” a nonfiction American… -
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Painting Helps Mesothelioma Survivor Focus on Living
Mesothelioma survivor and U.S. Navy veteran Peter L. has good reason to feel discouragement today. He has an even better reason to keep fighting… -
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Vietnam Vet Credits Strong Will, Alternative Medicine to Mesothelioma Survival
Doctors told United States Army soldier Billy K. almost 50 years ago that he never would walk again, his left leg irreparably damaged by… -
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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…