Stories of Survival

Tamron Little
Survivor
I can honestly say that my journey with mesothelioma has been filled with so many emotions: hills, valleys, the fear of the unknown and even bouts of grief.  In 2018 I wrote m[…] Read Tamron's Story
Michael Cole
Survivor
While I was undergoing a course of targeted radiation therapy for mesothelioma at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, I was asked to participate in a study for a drug being devel[…] Read Michael's Story
Michael Cole
Survivor
It seems one of the most common reactions people have when faced with serious trials and hardships – right after thinking, “I can’t believe this is happening,” – is to ask, “Why me[…] Read Michael's Story
Tamron Little
Survivor
Writing a post-cancer letter to my pre-cancer self is something I’ve been wanting to do for a while, but every time I start to write there’s hesitation. Being diagnosed with a can[…] Read Tamron's Story
Al Schwartz
Survivor
As a mesothelioma survivor, Albert Schwartz has already beaten the odds. He’s lived longer than anyone expected, but he has good reason to want more. The incentive is there. Her na[…] Read Al's Story
Michael Cole
Survivor
My mesothelioma journey has been difficult at times, but I try to remain positive. I returned home from having mesothelioma surgery a week or so after getting out of the ICU. The f[…] Read Michael's Story
Michael Cole
Survivor
My story begins at the end of April 2015, when I went to my general practitioner’s office because of a cough and an unusual lack of energy. I thought maybe I was coming down with a[…] Read Michael's Story
Tamron Little
Survivor
Over the last year, I have been able to shine a spotlight on mesothelioma on a national level – especially when I was afforded the opportunity to attend the Cancer Moonshot Fo[…] Read Tamron's Story
Tim Crisler
Survivor
Tim Crisler believes there is only one way to explain how he – a most unlikely candidate – became one of America’s longest living pleural mesothelioma survivors: The power of praye[…] Read Tim's Story
Dinah Smith
Survivor
Unlike many in the workplace today, Dinah Smith still welcomes that sunrise wake-up call that starts her weekday mornings.  Now, more than ever, it reminds her there is a job[…] Read Dinah's Story
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