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  • Early-Stage Mesothelioma

    Mesothelioma Survivor and Single Mom Uses Faith and Fitness to Persevere

    Michelle wanted something special to commemorate her 10-year milestone as a mesothelioma survivor. She had an artist tattoo “FAITH” on her left wrist, where she could see it anytime she needed help. “I do believe everything happens for a reason, and I have faith that God has a plan for me."
    Tim Povtak
    10/24/2012
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    Legislation & Litigation

    Why Isn’t Asbestos Banned in the United States?

    Did you raise your eyebrows when you heard asbestos is not banned in the United States? For many, the news comes as a…
    Ben Leer
    09/17/2012
  • Tim C., Pleural mesothelioma survivor
    Occupational Asbestos Exposure

    A Daughter’s Challenge Gave Mesothelioma Survivor Another 10 Years

    Tim originally decided against surgery and chemotherapy when he was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma in 2002, but his daughter convinced him otherwise. He underwent an extrapleural pneumonectomy at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He was among America’s longest-living male pleural mesothelioma survivors. Tim died in December 2023.
    Tim Povtak
    09/12/2012
  • Jake the Invincible Drawing
    Pleural Mesothelioma

    Mesothelioma Survivor Determined and Defiant in His Fight

    The self-portrait of Jacob H. speaks volumes about his attitude toward the diagnosis of peritoneal mesothelioma he received in 2010. Jacob titled it…
    Tim Povtak
    08/16/2012
  • Suzanne P. and Family
    Cancer & Caregiving

    Mesothelioma Survivor Insight Series | Suzanne P.

    Suzanne, or as she prefers “Sue”, joined our mesothelioma community by way of Facebook. Through our interactions with her on the social media…
    Nadia Persaud
    06/27/2012
  • Rocco F.
    Cancer & Caregiving

    Survivor Insight Series | Suzy F.

    How old were you when you first heard about mesothelioma? For some it could be in our adulthood, but some learn about it at…
    Tim Povtak
    06/20/2012
  • Julie K. & Family
    Stories from Survivors

    Survivor Insight Series: Julie K. Thrives after Early Mesothelioma Diagnosis

    Julie K. still remembers the conversation vividly. She sat on the side of the bed and worried that her diagnosis of mesothelioma didn’t…
    Tim Povtak
    06/13/2012
  • Tammy F. and Family
    Early-Stage Mesothelioma

    Survivor Insight Series | Mesothelioma Survivor Carving Memories 12 Years Later

    Tammy F. never was afraid of dying. She was afraid of leaving her young children without enough good memories of their mother. Shortly after…
    Tim Povtak
    06/06/2012
  • Mesothelioma Survivor Lyn J.
    Chemotherapy

    Mesothelioma Survivor Insight Series | Lyn J.

    Lyn J. has been a mesothelioma survivor for around 5 years. However, she is no stranger to what mesothelioma can do. She saw her father succumb to the disease 18 years earlier. We would like…
    Ben Leer
    05/16/2012
  • Louise C. and Her Father
    Cancer & Caregiving

    Mesothelioma Survivor Insight Series | Louise C.

    Louise C. participated in our Asbestos Awareness Week events on Facebook, and was inspired to share her story with us and the community. Louise lost her father in April of 2010 to mesothelioma. Read…
    Nadia Persaud
    05/02/2012
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