Patricia Trocki

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Patricia Trocki lost her father, Joe, in 2004 after a three-year battle with pleural mesothelioma. A World-War-II veteran and former pattern maker, Joe was exposed to asbestos throughout his life. To combat his pleural mesothelioma, Joe participated in a series of clinical trials involving chemotherapy at the University of Chicago. Patricia and her family feel passionately that asbestos should be banned in the United States and throughout the world.

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Wife and Family of Mesothelioma Victim React to Pleural Mesothelioma Diagnosis

In 2001 Joe Trocki was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma. His daughter Patti shares how the family reacted to his mesothelioma diagnosis.

Family Seeks Out a Mesothelioma Specialist

Patti Trocki's father, Joe, was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma in 2001. She talks about the family's decision to seek out a mesothelioma specialist.

Fighting Pleural Mesothelioma With Clinical Trials: Mesothelioma Treatment

Joe was in his 70s when he was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma. His daughter, Patti, talks about his participation in clinical trials for his mesothelioma treatment.

World War II Veteran and Former Pattern Maker Develops Pleural Mesothelioma from Asbestos Exposure

Joe Trocki, a World War II veteran and former pattern maker, was exposed to asbestos throughout his life. He later developed pleural mesothelioma. His daughter Patti talks about his asbestos exposure.

Mesothelioma Victim Stays in the Comfort of Home Instead of Hospice

Patti Trocki lost her father, Joe, to pleural mesothelioma in 2004. She talks about Joe's final days at home and his experience with mesothelioma.

Daughter of Mesothelioma Victim Discusses Life Without Her Father

Patti Trocki lost her father, Joe, to pleural mesothelioma in 2004. She talks about how she sees life and the environment differently today.

Daughter of Mesothelioma Victim Says Asbestos Should Be Banned

Patti Trocki's father, Joe, was a mesothelioma victim; she lost him to pleural mesothelioma in 2004. Patti talks about the importance of banning asbestos in the fight against mesothelioma.

Daughter of Mesothelioma Victim Recommends Staying Involved

Patti Trocki's father, Joe, was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma in 2001. She explains how staying involved in his treatment helped her cope.

Mesothelioma Victim Without Symptoms Before His Pleural Mesothelioma Diagnosis

Prior to his pleural mesothelioma diagnosis, Joe Trocki showed no symptoms. His daughter, Patti, explains how his mesothelioma cancer was discovered without the aid of visible pleural mesothelioma symptoms.