Stories of Survival

Jack Riordan
Survivor
Pleural mesothelioma survivor Jack Riordan sounds a lot more worried about those around him — his caregiver wife, children, grandchildren and other patients — […] Read Jack's Story
Robin Brown
Survivor
There will be no victory parade, no anniversary celebration, not even a luncheon or commemorative plaque to honor pleural mesothelioma patient Robin Brown in November. But there sh[…] Read Robin's Story
Joanne
Survivor
Before retirement, Joanne D. worked as a geriatric case manager independently and for multiple health insurance companies, spending much of her professional life caring for others. Read Joanne's Story
Billy K.
Survivor
Doctors told United States Army soldier Billy K. almost 50 years ago that he never would walk again, his left leg irreparably damaged by a spray of bullets when his patrol was ambu[…] Read Billy's Story
Rich D.
Survivor
Rich D. opened the door and gazed with amazement at his posh suite on the 26th floor of the luxurious Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, private sauna, flat-screen TVs throughout, super-[…] Read Rich's Story
Kasie Coleman
Survivor
BATON ROUGE, La. — Kasie Coleman is like a buzz saw without a stop switch now, whirling from one task to the next, leaving dust in her wake and anyone trying to follow,[…] Read Kasie's Story
Antonio L.
Survivor
Will L. spends a lot of time now worrying about his father’s health. He often wonders how different things might be if his father had never left Ecuador 45 years ago to creat[…] Read Antonio's Story
Rosalie C.
Survivor
Rosalie C. carries an iPad with a message that she sees each time it awakens, helping inspire her through the good times and the bad: “Life isn’t about waiting for the[…] Read Rosalie's Story
Sara B.
Survivor
Sara B. watched her own life change dramatically, from a shocking diagnosis of peritoneal mesothelioma cancer into an inspiring comeback story. She also watched her oldest son, Joh[…] Read Sara's Story
Ken S.
Survivor
U.S. Navy veteran Ken S. made his living for decades as a poker player, learning to survive, and often thrive, at the table with the hand he was dealt. He knew this was no time to[…] Read Ken's Story