Mesothelioma

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TAMRON LITTLE
(Y)our Stories
But What About My Mind?

Tamron Little was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma at just 21 years old. Despite balancing new motherhood, an arduous cancer treatment schedule and a rollercoaster ride of emotions, it would take almost a decade post-treatment for Little to find the mental health resources she needed when first diagnosed. In this Slice of Life essay, Little reminds us to listen not only to our bodies, but also to our minds.

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TAMRON LITTLE
(Y)our Stories
Where Life Takes You

Tamron Little, who was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma at just 21 years old, recalls her experience with the disease and how she never let it stop her from living each day with love.

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greek mesothelioma
Guidance From Experts & Survivors
A Hidden Burden

Mesothelioma lawyer Nicholas Vogelzang explores the ramifications the disease can have on unsuspecting populations around the globe.

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VICTORIA BENNETT
(Y)our Stories
The Wilderness Between Love and Loss

Poet and author Victoria Bennett has experienced countless loss from mesothelioma in her family. With her new poetry collection, she hopes to share her message of hope and healing with others.

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DR JESSICA DONINGTON
Ask the Doctor
Buying Better Time

Dr. Jessica Donington, the chief of thoracic surgery at the University of Chicago, wants to keep mesothelioma patients living not just longer, but better, too.

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WARREN ZEVON
(Y)our Stories
Keeping the Legacy Alive

Seventeen years after Grammy Award-winning musician Warren Zevon’s death from pleural mesothelioma, his legacy lives on through the advocacy work of his son, Jordan.

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COVID LUNG CANCER
Innovations & Research
Breathing Uneasy

Cancer warriors and thrivers may be more susceptible to contracting the novel coronavirus and developing severe complications, especially if there is a history of lung-specific illnesses like mesothelioma.

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COL DOUG THOMAS MESOTHELIOMA
(Y)our Stories
#FighterFriday: Embracing the Battle

When Army Col. Doug Thomas was diagnosed with epithelioid mesothelioma in May, at the age of just 45, he chose to return to the basic principles of service that guided him over the years

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HEATHER VON ST JAMES
Lung Cancer
Angels in Disguise

Through the help of Imerman Angels, Jennifer Morrice learned the power of friendship from an unlikely source—her cancer journey.

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MESOTHELIOMA TURKEY
Ask the Doctor
Rare Cancers, Rarer Discoveries

Research in two small villages in the Cappadocia region of Turkey led to one of the most important discoveries in the fight against the rare cancer mesothelioma. Now, one of the lead researchers shares his story.

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DR MUAIAD KITTANEH
Ask the Doctor
An Unhealthy Predisposition

Research and advancements in treatment for rare cancers like mesothelioma is slow-going, but Loyola Medicine’s Dr. Muaiad Kittaneh is doing the work few else will.

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ZACH JOHNSON CANCER
(Y)our Stories
Dirty Laundry, Deadly Results

Zack Johnson and his film crew shine light on the everyday people affected by the deadly and aggressive cancer mesothelioma in the movie “Dirty Laundry.”

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MRFJ MEDALS
Mesothelioma
Racing for a Cure

The first annual Mesothelioma Race for Justice made strides towards a cure for this rare, asbestos-derived cancer.

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ASBESTOS AND MESOTHELIOMA
Cancer & Environment
Asbestos & Mesothelioma

Even naturally occurring asbestos can pose a health risk to unsuspecting populations. We explore what can be done to stay safe. The risks of commercial asbestos are well-known, but new research shows natural asbestos deposits could be just as dangerous.

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