Wall of Hope
Our Wall of Hope serves as a testament to the strength and perseverance of mesothelioma survivors and their loved ones who accompany them on their cancer journey. The personal stories they share recount the good times and the bad times many people facing this cancer will experience.
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Featured Mesothelioma Survivors
These strong men and women pushed the limits of their endurance and lived years beyond their life expectancies. Enjoy their stories and let them inspire hope.
Tamron Little
Survivor
Can you picture something for a second? Dive into your imagination and pretend you’re a medical student. You’ve been studying different types of rare cancers the entire term, inclu[…]
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Tamron Little
Survivor
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way people around the world do things. With social distancing, cities on lockdown and not being able to be with loved ones, it’s been hard on[…]
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Michael Bederman
Survivor
Two weeks before undergoing aggressive, life-changing surgery for mesothelioma, Michael Bederman was driving a rented motor home more than 1,000 miles through Alaska, a trip he ins[…]
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Tamron Little
Survivor
Let’s think hypothetically here. You’re at the doctor’s office having a conversation with your physician about preventative health measures. He or she is explaining that if you do[…]
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Watch: Learn from mesothelioma survivor Tamron Little how The Mesothelioma Center's support group helps patients and families.
Mesothelioma Support Group
Licensed mental health counselor Dana Nolan discusses topics crucial to mesothelioma survivors, their loved ones and caregivers in a monthly online support group.
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More Stories of Hope
Discover the stories of mesothelioma survivors across the nation who defied the odds by trying new cancer treatments, keeping their faith alive, traveling and spending quality time with family and other loved ones.
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Emily Ward
Survivor
Not too long ago, I started a new regimen of immunotherapy for mesothelioma. Juggling cancer treatment in the middle of a pandemic is no easy feat. The most importan[…]
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Jim Dykstra
Survivor
Jim Dykstra has good reason – a lot of good reasons – to fall into the woe-is-me, gloom-and-doom trap that often engulfs those diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, a rare ca[…]
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Emily Ward
Survivor
When I decided to stop mesothelioma treatment in July 2020, my focus was on preserving my quality of life. Last year, my chemotherapy drug gemcitabine wasn’t ma[…]
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Tamron Little
Survivor
I know you have heard this phrase a thousand times: “New year, new me.” It’s turning into such a cliche, in my opinion. I’m a peritoneal mesothelioma survivor. When my doctor told[…]
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Tamron Little
Survivor
If there was anything I would do differently following my peritoneal mesothelioma diagnosis 13 years ago, it would be to connect with other mesothelioma survivors sooner.
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Tamron Little
Survivor
Let’s just say the holidays won’t be the same this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The virus has had an effect on everyone, and it will make celebrations difficult this seas[…]
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