The Mesothelioma Center Blog – Page 33
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blogStories from SurvivorsJerry Lampe often does his morning prayer in front of the bathroom mirror, lifted by the visual reassurance — and continued surprise — that…
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Family Takes Superman Approach to Mesothelioma
You can tell a lot about the Yutko family’s approach to cancer by the personalized Christmas card they will be sending this year. No… -
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Mesothelioma Never Took Sallie Morton’s Smile Away
Sallie Morton — as always — did it her way. Morton was a four-year mesothelioma survivor who died last month, leaving behind an… -
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Family Grows Through Mesothelioma Survivor
Tamron Little didn’t plan her first pregnancy, but it turned into a bigger blessing than anyone could have imagined. It probably saved her life. -
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Mesothelioma Survivor: Ojibwa Tea ‘Keeping Me Alive’
Mesothelioma survivor Linda Foreman doesn’t go anywhere now without her Ojibwa tea. It gives her hope — and life. Foreman, 77, believes the Native… -
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Mesothelioma Survivor: ‘My Glass Is Always Half Full’
Peritoneal mesothelioma survivor F.X. Dickert doesn’t have time to die. His schedule is already full. Dickert, 66, will undergo aggressive surgery in October for… -
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Mesothelioma Survivor Playing Guitar, Touting Medical Marijuana
Mesothelioma survivor Jim Huff always wanted to learn how to play the guitar, but he never quite found the time. Work and family obligations… -
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A Gulf War Veteran’s Experience with Asbestos in the Navy
From World War II to the Vietnam War, U.S. Navy shipbuilders used asbestos-containing materials extensively. Every branch of the military demanded the use of… -
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Caring for Parents Despite Sibling Rivalries
Despite living in different states and having significant age differences, my siblings and I have a pretty solid relationship. We visit each other… -
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Mesothelioma Survivor Walking to Work Again After Treatment
Chuck Gast’s daily work commute consists of a half-mile walk to and from his home in Toledo, Ohio. It’s something he’s done since joining…