At age 36, Heather was diagnosed with mesothelioma just 3 ½ months
after her first and only child, Lily, was born. She was given just 15 months to
live unless she underwent a drastic surgery to remove her left lung. Miraculously,
she beat the odds and she's still here eight years later.
Asbestos is not banned in the US, yet it’s the only known cause
of mesothelioma. Heather was exposed to asbestos through her fathers work jacket when
she was just a little girl; her diagnosis came about 30 years later. Once
diagnosed, most patients die within 2 years. She is one of few survivors who
openly share their story and work to spread awareness regarding the dangers of
asbestos.
mesothelioma.com/heather/awareness
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