Mesothelioma, a disease caused only by exposure to asbestos, only strikes an estimated 3000 US citizens a year, but it’s effects can be felt by each and every one of us throughout the entire population.

What really hit’s home with the stories of those suffering from Mesothelioma, however, is how much they are just like everybody else; they worked for years to provide for their families, the people we see each morning at the coffee shop, the man who repairs your car with a smile, the elderly wife you see in the aisles of the local grocery store, your next-door neighbors, your friends.

They are no different than anyone of you, and yet they are fighting each and every day for their survival.

Their stories are moving and an inspiration to all of us; heartbreaking in their devastation but uplifting in the rare rays of hope that they project.

Below you will find stories of hope written by patients of this deadly disease. They have been kind enough to provide us with a short story or narrative talking about their experiences with the disease and how they have been able to continue to live and grow once they were diagnosed.

Click on any of the people’s names below to read their stories, in their own words:

Mesothelioma Story Of Hope #1, Jane:

Name: Jane Doe
Age: 58
Occupation: Housewife
Diagnosis Date: May 2004
Current Condition: Alive
Introduction:

"The day started out like any other day. I was planning on going out to lunch with two of my long-time friends and then spending the afternoon with my daughter and my three beautiful grandchildren. I noticed what a beautiful sunny day it was as I drove to my primary care doctor to discuss a reoccurring cough that I had had for the past few months. Previous doctor’s visits had not resulted in any diagnosis; but when my doctor’s office called the previous day, they said I should go in to the office to discuss the next step. When I left the office only 45 minutes later, I realized my life was changed forever.. "

Click Here To Read "Jane's Story" Today

Mesothelioma Story Of Hope #2, John:

Name: John Smith
Age: 64
Occupation: Automotive Plant Manager
Diagnosis Date: April 2004
Current Condition: Alive (But Suffering Greatly)
Introduction:

" I was always taught by my parents that to live a successful life, I should be an honest, hard-working and compassionate person. I lived each and every day of my life like this. I began working in the manufacturing plant of a large auto company once I was finished with school..."

Click Here To Read "John's Story" Today

Editors Note:

A special note of thanks goes out to those who helped us with this section of the MesoLink.org site; you know who you are and your help was greatly appreciated.

While some of those who have been kind enough to help us in getting their stories onto the site and into the hands of those they may help requested that their actual identities be kept anonymous, these stories have only been lightly edited from what they provided to us. Please respect these courageous people’s wishes, and if by some strange twist of fate you are able to put two and two together and find their identities, please keep this information to yourself.

Also, if you or a family member or loved one have been affected by this deadly disease in any way and wish to share your story with the world in hopes of helping even just one other person, please click here and use our contact form to get in touch with us. We will happily publish your story on this part of the MesoLink.org site, with or without your identity being revealed.

Thank you, and god bless.