Terry Thomas
Cystic Peritoneal Mesothelioma
In April 2009, Terry developed a persistent and painful case of stomach cramps. A local specialist discovered a problem with Terry’s stomach lining, which was raw from an over-production of acid. But he also suspected cancer. He sent Terry to Fox Chase Cancer Center for more testing.
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Gary Glouner

As an extremely active 75-year old, Gary Glouner was in excellent health when he was diagnosed with mesothelioma in September 2009. That might explain why it was so challenging for Gary to receive a definite diagnosis. "I rode my bicycle every day," shared Gary. "In the spring 2009, I started to have shortness of breath. I couldn't understand what was happening. I was riding same routes and suddenly the hills that never bothered me before, now did." By the time Gary reached the top of the hill, he was gasping for air. That tipped him off that something was wrong.
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