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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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Stephanie Laureano, Patient Advocate Director

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Meet Stephanie Laureano of The Mesothelioma Center

Stephanie Laureano is the Patient Advocate Director for The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com. She supervises a team dedicated to providing the most comprehensive assistance…

Tim Povtak

12/15/2021

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