Introduction - Mesothelioma Cancer
Commentary by Thomas Sullivan
“Hope is the companion of power, and the mother of success; for who so hopes strongly, has within him the gift of miracles.” — Samuel Smiles
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Because this journal is about hope, you will find a compelling list of survival stories pertaining to mesothelioma cancer. I have also included a mesothelioma news component on this journal. The news posts presented here will be updated daily and will consist of general information about mesothelioma, breaking news on the search for a cure, and news related to the litigation aspects of this disease.
Here you will also find a Book Store. The book store link may be found on the left navigation bar and consists of a large collection of books about mesothelioma, asbestos, and cancer survival.
You may ask, what is the underlining reason for producing this small site? The following is a short version of my story, which should explain why this small site was produced.
My wife has been fighting non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
for 13 years. Her cancer is starting to pick up pace with remissions becoming shorter and shorter in duration. But with new cutting edge treatments such as stem cell transplant, she has a chance of surviving her cancer and beating it once and for all. To provide her with a certain degree of hope, I searched the Internet for inspirational stories of cancer survival. In my search I came across mesothelioma cancer.
Mesothelioma is one of the most devastating cancers I have come across. The typical time course for this disease from diagnosis to death is approximately 24 months. What really bothered me about this disease is that it is 100% preventable.
Mesothelioma cancer is caused by asbestos. The disease can develop 20 to 30 years after exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is a strong and incombustible fiber widely used in the past for fireproofing and insulation. The small fibers of asbestos are easily inhaled or swallowed. Asbestos is not only the causative agent for mesothelioma cancer, it is also the causative agent for asbestosis, a chronic disease of the lungs.
Asbestos is a fibrous silicate mineral. It was very popular in manufacturing and industry due to its strength and thermal stability. What really bothered me while reading about mesothelioma was that companies that used this product for whatever reason, allowed their employees to be exposed to it even when they new that it could be hazardous to their health.
I have always felt that there is to many lawsuits going on in the United States. People are suing other people or companies for frivolous reasons. In the United States there is an army of ambulance chasing lawyers, ready to take on just about any case if they feel it can make them money. Mesothelioma cancer is different. In the case of mesothelioma cancer, the plaintiff has a clear and viable right to sue.
Mesothelioma patients have a right to sue and they should do so. But the most important aspect from the patient’s perspective is, can I survive this disease. Obviously survival is the highest priority.
Three things are needed for the survival of any cancer. 1) Proper medical care and breakthrough treatments for the disease. 2) A positive attitude. 3) A Religious Foundation. This mini site is about number two. A positive attitude.
What produces a positive attitude? This brings me back to my original point. A positive attitude, also referred to as hope, is created when the individual learns that other people are beating this disease.
This is why I have created this site. I wanted to present to the mesothelioma cancer patient stories of hope. People are surviving mesothelioma, and if you contracted this disease, you to can survive. You need to make up your mind that you are going to fight it with every ounce of energy that you have. Remember this, every type of cancer known to man has it’s survivors (including mesothelioma).
So what I have provided here is a listing of inspirational stories, which I have shared with my wife. I hope from a psychological perspective, these stories provide a benefit to the mesothelioma cancer patient. Remember that God sometimes allows us to have disease in order to shape and mold us into the person he wants us to become.
Many mesothelioma cancer patients have beat the odds. My wife was supposed to live only 6 years with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. It has been 13 years since she received her diagnosis and she is currently living a full, productive life.
One of the most widely known stories of cancer survival is the story of Lance Armstrong. Lance Armstrong was given a 40% chance of surviving testicular cancer. He not only survived, he flourished. After beating his cancer, he won the prestigious Tour de France an unprecedented seven straight times, from 1999-2005.
The Tour de France is the most prestigious cycling race in the world, and one of the most grueling events in all of sports. What is really interesting about the Lance Armstrong story is that Lance has stated that he could have never achieved what he did in cycling if he did not have cancer.
Lance Armstrong has become a beacon of hope for all cancer patients. God does shape and mold us into the person he wants us to be by using disease. Read the following stories. I hope they create a positive attitude in you. This positive attitude is necessary for your survival. Remember this, there are a lot of “terminal” people alive, healthy and cancer free. Remember, there are many people living today who have survived cancer against all odds. There is no type of cancer for which there is no treatment.
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Stories of Inspiration for the Mesothelioma Cancer Patient:
Margie Levine: she taught how to live with mesothelioma cancer
Personal Profiles: Courage, Grit, Gratitude
Mesothelioma Cancer Victims - Survival Stories
New Drug Nearly Doubles
The Median Isn’t the Message by Stephen Jay Gould
Stephen Jay Gould, a Harvard professor, who survived mesothelioma cancer, and who eventually died from an unrelated cancer, gives his perspective. Gould’s The Median Isn’t the Message is the wisest, most humane thing ever written about cancer and statistics.
Survivor of
Surviving
Asbestos cancer
Pemetrexed Plus Cisplatin ”Makes a Difference” in
Mesothelioma Alternative Cancer Treatment
Radical
For a comprehensive list of lawyers who specialize in mesothelioma litigation go to Mesothelioma Lawyers
For a current understanding of cutting edge treatments go to:
Mesothelioma Treatments.
Alternative Cancer Treatments - A News Journal
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Mesothelioma Cancer - Videos About Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma Cancer - News Component
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British Workers Ignorant to the Dangers of Asbestos
A British Lung Foundation survey has revealed that most tradespeople are unaware of the health risks posed by asbestos.
Facts That Help You Cope With Mesothelioma
It is important to know about the facts which help you deal with mesothelioma. It is a deadly cancer and to deal with it in the best possible way and overcome, it is necessary to know all about it. You may be burdened with all kinds of thoughts when you a
Legal Advice for Mesothelioma to Help You Get Fair Compensation
Legal advise is very important when you go to file a case against the asbestos industry where you were exposed you to this deadly toxic. Before filing a case, you need to consult a mesothelioma attorney or lawyer who can help you file and fight your case
Living In Fear Of Mesothelioma
Living In Fear Of Mesothelioma
First of all, you may be wondering what mesothelioma is, and why I should be scared of it ?.....
Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is the medical name for cancer of the lung, and is usually caused by exposure to asbestos. S
Mesothelioma Symptom Info
If you work on a job or perhaps worked on a job where you had to handle materials consisting of asbestos and you have frequent problems with your chest, then the chances are good that you might have mesothelioma. The main causes of mesothelioma is the inh
Mesothelioma: Mesothelioma Cancer main factors
Mesothelioma cancer can strike anyone, but appears more often in men than in women. It is a disease mainly linked to asbestos and smoke, since most people who have worked on jobs where they breathed in asbestos particles, have developed this pathology.
The danger of Asbestos
Asbestos is the collective term used to describe a family of several types of mineral fibrous rocks.
The Specific Risks Associated with Mesothelioma
The greatest factor increasing the risk of mesothelioma is prolonged exposure to asbestos. Over 90% of mesothelioma cases involve asbestos exposure, but rare cases do not and not all people exposed to asbestos contract mesothelioma. The length of time and
What is Mesothelioma?
What is Mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is the term used to describe a cancerous tumor that involves the mesothelial cells of an organ. Mesothelial cells are cells that form a protective lining over the lungs, heart and abdominal organs. The most common typ

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Former shipyard worker wins in mesothelioma trial - Daily Press
Former shipyard worker wins in mesothelioma trial Daily Press, VA - Koonce, 59, of Norfolk, diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2006, worked with John Crane gaskets, packing material and other asbestos parts between 1967 and 1971 ... Trial nears end in multimillion-dollar asbestos suit |
Barbara S. Harris, 80; co-founder of an urban redevelopment ... - Los Angeles Times
Barbara S. Harris, 80; co-founder of an urban redevelopment ... Los Angeles Times, CA - The cause was mesothelioma, a form of cancer associated with the inhalation of asbestos particles. She had been working in property management for more than ... |
Mesothelioma Cancer Claims the Life of the Youngest Victim on Record - Asbestos.com
Mesothelioma Cancer Claims the Life of the Youngest Victim on Record Asbestos.com, Florida - On August 27, 2008, Leigh Carlisle lost her two-year battle with mesothelioma. She was only 28 years old, making her one of the youngest victims on record ... |
Mesothelioma Patients in Libby Have Little Time to Take Advantage ... - Asbestos.com
Mesothelioma Patients in Libby Have Little Time to Take Advantage ... Asbestos.com, Florida - Higher incidence of asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma among Libby residents has been well documented through scientific research and medical study. ... |
SPECIAL-INTEREST JOE - New York Post
SPECIAL-INTEREST JOE New York Post, NY - ... after Biden fought efforts by the asbestos industry to get lawsuits against it out of court by creating a trust fund to handle mesothelioma claims. ... EDITORIAL: Media will keep '08 election dirty |
MesotheliomaHelp.net Reports the Results of a Chemotherapy Trial ... - PR Web (press release)
MesotheliomaHelp.net Reports the Results of a Chemotherapy Trial ... PR Web (press release), WA - Previous studies have shown that pemetrexed is among the most active chemotherapy agents for the treatment of mesothelioma and its use in combination ... |
The Mesothelioma & Asbestos Awareness Center Urges Caution - TransWorldNews (press release)
The Mesothelioma & Asbestos Awareness Center Urges Caution TransWorldNews (press release), GA - Previous exposure to asbestos has long been connected to the development of pleural mesothelioma, a fatal type of cancer that will affect another 2500 ... |
Mesothelioma caused husband's death, suit claims - Madison County Record
Mesothelioma caused husband's death, suit claims Madison County Record, IL - Mesothelioma hindered and prevented Nannini from pursuing his normal course of employment, according to the suit. As a result, he lost large sums of money, ... |
Mesothelioma Web Expands Veterans Section - TransWorldNews (press release)
Mesothelioma Web Expands Veterans Section TransWorldNews (press release), GA - Mesothelioma Web, the internet’s most comprehensive source of information about asbestos cancer, expanded their section for veterans. ... |
New study mesothelioma study reveals biomarkers - Mesothelioma ... - Justice News Flash
![]() Justice News Flash | New study mesothelioma study reveals biomarkers - Mesothelioma ... Justice News Flash, FL - The study focused on certain early biomarkers of mesothelioma. ‘A biomarker is a biochemically-expressed substance, such as a protein, that can be used to ... |
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