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  • Mesothelioma survivor Tom Roland and and his wife Joanne
    Pleural Mesothelioma

    Mesothelioma Survivor Part of Sugarbaker Legacy

    Tom Roland remembers vividly his last checkup with mesothelioma treatment pioneer Dr. David Sugarbaker back in March, almost two years after his aggressive…
    Tim Povtak
    11/19/2018
  • Thank you veterans
    Veterans & Military

    Veterans Need to Speak Up About Military Asbestos Exposure

    As a veteran, I am acutely aware of the attention and appreciation we receive each year on November 11 when our country celebrates Veterans…
    Aaron Munz
    11/09/2018
  • Mesothelioma survivor Emily Ward with her brothers
    Occupational Asbestos Exposure

    Former Nurse and Mesothelioma Survivor Still Helping Others

    Emily Ward retired from nursing after 43 years following her pleural mesothelioma diagnosis. But she never stopped helping people. She served on her local…
    Matt Mauney
    10/22/2018
  • Mark Martin
    Peritoneal Mesothelioma

    Mesothelioma Survivor Returning to Motorcycle Racing

    Mark Martin has been racing motorcycles for the last 47 years. He sees no reason to stop now. Martin, 58, is a mesothelioma…
    Tim Povtak
    10/16/2018
  • Pleural mesothelioma patient Sissy Hoffman and Dr. David Sugarbaker
    Pleural Mesothelioma

    Sugarbaker Legacy Includes 22-Year Pleural Mesothelioma Survivor

    Dr. David Sugarbaker left behind a legacy of surgical excellence, groundbreaking advances and unwavering dedication to his patients. Mesothelioma survivor Sissy Hoffman is…
    Tim Povtak
    10/02/2018
  • Randy Jarreau and wife Penelope
    Peritoneal Mesothelioma

    Family Helps Two-Time Mesothelioma Survivor Stay Strong

    Randy Jarreau doesn’t spend much time thinking about mesothelioma cancer. He has a life to live. After work on most days, his schedule…
    Tim Povtak
    09/18/2018
  • Australian home with asbestos
    Awareness & Research

    Asbestos in Australian Homes, Drinking Water a Concern

    One could describe asbestos as an unrelenting monster. About 125 million people in the world are exposed to asbestos at the workplace…
    Lorraine Kember
    09/06/2018
  • Dietary supplements
    Health & Wellness

    Do Your Talc-Based Dietary Supplements Contain Asbestos?

    Some mesothelioma patients turn to natural remedies to boost their health during and after cancer treatment. While some dietary supplements are proven safe and…
    Suzanne Dixon, MPH, MS, RDN
    08/21/2018
  • Jim Huff and his wife
    Chemotherapy

    Mesothelioma Survivor Finds New Hope with Keytruda

    Diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma in 2016, Jim Huff went 15 months with no new tumor growth. His only treatment: A twice-daily dose of…
    Matt Mauney
    08/16/2018
  • Chris Shelton with wife Tammy
    Chemotherapy

    Harley Riding Mesothelioma Survivor Itching to Work Again

    Mesothelioma survivor Chris Shelton was back on his Harley-Davidson motorcycle — smiling again — just days after being hospitalized for the second time with…
    Tim Povtak
    08/03/2018
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