Tamron Little

The first day of fall comes on September 22, and every year it feels like a reminder to pause.

When I think about standing up to cancer, I cannot separate the words from my own story.

When I was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma at 21 years old, the doctors gave me 18 months to live; that was 18 years ago.

I was facing rare mesothelioma alone at 21 years old, but sharing my story connected me to a community that offers hope and strength to keep fighting.

I survived peritoneal mesothelioma thanks to the love, prayers, and support of family, friends, and strangers who reminded me I was never alone.

Tamron Little was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma in 2007 as a 21-year-old new mother. Catch up on Tamron's blogs here!

Surviving cancer wasn’t the end of my story; it was the start of redefining life, finding purpose and offering hope to those walking behind me.

I finally felt like a survivor the day I heard my 18-month scans were clear, shifting from fear to faith and realizing I was not just surviving — I was thriving.

A survivor shares tips on ways to practice gratitude the holiday season.

Celebrating Thanksgivings after cancer has made me appreciate all aspects of life even more and to truly cherish times of laughter and memories.

There are so many things that needed to be unlearned after I was diagnosed with mesothelioma, but there are ways to help with that.

Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be intimidating, but it’s important to remember that it doesn’t mean you have to stop living.

As a cancer survivor, I’ve found three impactful ways to get involved in Mesothelioma Awareness Day to help make a difference.

As a cancer survivor, I’ve found that support from friends and family makes a difference, so here are three ways they can help during survivorship.

After being diagnosed with cancer, I learned that everyone handles grief differently.

Here are four things I found to be helpful as a survivor, including showing up for myself.

As a caregiver, it can be challenging to navigate the holidays.

Here are ways to become a patient advocate.

I had the wrong interpretation of what a cancer survivor was. That was until I was diagnosed with a rare cancer and shockingly, the term “cancer survivor” became a part of my journey.

After getting over the shock of being diagnosed with a rare cancer, I could only think about returning to my “normal” self, but I later discovered that the normal I was trying to return to would change.

I’ve heard of many stories of friendships dwindling after someone has been diagnosed with cancer. One thing about it is that I can relate.

After being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer — and seeing a clinician who did not know how to treat me — I learned the importance of asking questions to my providers and advocating for myself

Many thoughts went through my mind during cancer, and journaling allowed me to organize them and helped me to feel better.

After being diagnosed with mesothelioma and undergoing a long surgery, I wanted to do it all, but I just couldn’t. Family and friends stepped in to help.

Years after I went through mesothelioma, my husband was diagnosed with cancer, causing a reversal in the patient-caregiver roles.

After being diagnosed with mesothelioma, I learned to advocate for myself, and realized that it was an incredibly important life skill to have.

I grew up in a society where mental health was stigmatized, but cancer made me realize that it helps to speak up about these issues.

After being homebound for two years from the COVID-19 pandemic, I was eager to get out, though I did have many cancer/COVID-19 concerns.

I don’t fit the profile of someone who gets diagnosed with mesothelioma, so my diagnosis came as a shock.

Mesothelioma has been categorized as an “older persons” disease, writes a 14-year survivor. Which is why, she writes, her and her family were completely caught off-guard when she was diagnosed at 21.