April 24, 2014: The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization Mourns the Loss of Mesothelioma Warrior Michael

April 22, 2014: Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization to Attend Michael’s Miracle 5K on April 26

March 14, 2014: Cure Mesothelioma: Michael’s Miracle 5K

February 1, 2014: Mesothelioma Patient, Michael Bradley, Receives the 2014 ADAO Special Recognition of Valor Award

May 21, 2013: Mesothelioma Patient Fundraiser for Michael

Posted in February 2013 

We have been touched by asbestos in individual ways, yet we are joined together by a bond of community. As a testament to the strength of our global family, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is highlighting the courageous stories of our members with the “Share Your Story” feature on our website.

This week, we would like to honor the story of Michael, who is a part of our ADAO family.

We encourage you to submit your personal stories by clicking here and following the simple instructions on the page. In sharing, comes healing. Remember, you are not alone.

Michael’s Story

Name: Michael

State: Georgia

Date of Diagnosis: 14-FEB-2012

Treatment: Surgery 2 times, chemo, clinical trials

1984 – 2014

How has asbestos changed your life?

“Asbestos is deadly. It does not think, it just kills.” Asbestos is evil. I live in pain. I go through treatments that make me feel incredibly bad. I have to watch what I eat or I’ll get sick. I wear a colostomy bag. I’ve lost 150 lbs. And worst of all; I have cancer. I have one more option (medically) left to fight this cancer and that is clinical trials. These trials are 14 hours away. Asbestos has done more than change my life both mentally and physically. 

 

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