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.

Megan H.
Survivor
We are excited when people express that they belong to our community. So many mesothelioma patients aren’t sure where to turn to for support and information. We are happy to[…]
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Mavis N.
Survivor
Last year Mavis N. reached out and spoke to the community about her mesothelioma diagnosis. Since then, she has faced many ups and downs. We would like to thank her for continuing[…]
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Jim A.
Survivor
Like so many other veterans, Jim A. doesn’t blame the United States Military for the asbestos exposure that led to the mesothelioma cancer that may change his life dramatical[…]
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Ward S.
Survivor
Ward S. doesn’t sound like a 79-year-old man battling malignant pleural mesothelioma. He sounds like a man making plans for a very busy future. “I’m happy right n[…]
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Michelle M.
Survivor
Michelle M. wanted something special – something she could keep – to commemorate the past 10 years. She wanted something that could help her through the next decade, to[…]
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Tim C.
Survivor
Tim C. was prepared to concede. He had decided against any grueling chemotherapy or any radical surgery that, at best, would only prolong an inevitable end. There is no cure for ma[…]
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Jan Egerton
Survivor
Loved hearing from Jan last week? Here is the continuation of the interview. If you missed last week, here is Part 1. What do you think about the mesothelioma community since joini[…]
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Jan Egerton
Survivor
It has been a while since we have last heard from Jan, so I wanted to reach out to her to see how she has been. If there are specific questions I haven’t covered that you wou[…]
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James Brennan
Caregiver
James Brennan wasn’t sure how best to assist when his father was diagnosed with mesothelioma. The sense of helplessness grew as he watched his father’s health decline,[…]
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Jacob H.
Survivor
The self-portrait of Jacob H. speaks volumes about his attitude toward the diagnosis of peritoneal mesothelioma he received in 2010. Jacob titled it “Jake the Invincible,R[…]
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