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Stories from Survivors

Mesothelioma Survivor Discusses Second COVID-19 Diagnosis

When the COVID-19 pandemic began, I did everything I could to keep my family safe and to avoid getting the virus myself. Who…

Tamron Little

02/22/2022

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Stories from Survivors

20-Year Mesothelioma Survivor Reflects on Her Journey

A lot of life can be lived in 20 years, and Trina Reif is proof of that. Now in her 21st year as a…

Fran Mannino

02/17/2022

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Stories from Survivors

Mesothelioma Survivor Rejects Tradition, Embraces Holistic Lifestyle

Eight months after being diagnosed with mesothelioma – and declining an aggressive treatment regimen – Jose Perez was biking through his neighborhood…

Tim Povtak

02/14/2022

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Health & Wellness

Cooking Up a Very Special Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is a day of celebrating love – our love for our partners, our children, our pets and even food! Most importantly, we…

Tejal Parekh

02/11/2022

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Stories from Survivors

How I Managed Mesothelioma HIPEC Surgery Side Effects

When I was 21 years old, I was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma. As a cancer survivor, I know firsthand what it’s like to…

Tamron Little

02/02/2022

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Cancer & Caregiving

10 Things Mesothelioma Survivors Can Do to Support Cancer Patients

When a patient is diagnosed with mesothelioma, a new, unknown world is opened to them, their family members and caregivers. To be…

Tamron Little

01/27/2022

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Health & Wellness

Pressure on Cancer Patients to Be Positive Can Add to Holiday Stress

Many holiday songs seem like they’re trying to convince you that you need to feel happy in December. And if you don’t, then there’s…

Dana Nolan, MS, LMHC

12/20/2021

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Book and mug of cider in front of a fire

Cancer & Caregiving

Coping with Holiday Stress & Anxiety: Tips for Those with Mesothelioma

Well, it’s that time of year again. The holidays are pretty stressful for everyone, but especially those affected by mesothelioma. For the record,…

Tamron Little

12/14/2021

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Cancer & Caregiving

Holiday Gift Suggestions for Mesothelioma Patients

When it comes to buying gifts for friends and family, it can get kind of tricky. This is especially true if you are giving…

Tamron Little

12/09/2021

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Mesothelioma survivor Daniel McCarthy by a small plane

Stories from Survivors

Mesothelioma Survivor Still Soaring the Skies

Mesothelioma survivor Daniel McCarthy has better things to do than sit at home lamenting his future with pleural mesothelioma cancer. The sky is…

Tim Povtak

12/07/2021