11/14/2025
18 years ago, Tamron was told she had 18 months to live. She went in for what she thought was a routine surgery—only to wake up with a diagnosis so rare, most doctors never see it in their careers.
At just 21, Tamron’s world was turned upside down when a pregnancy ultrasound revealed what was believed to be a fibroid. But after surgery, she learned she had peritoneal mesothelioma—a rare, aggressive cancer that affects only about 300 people a year in the U.S. and is even rarer in women. She was told there was no hope but refused to give up.
She sought out a second opinion, and her search for answers led her to Dr. Ed Levine at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, a nationally recognized expert in HIPEC (hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy) surgery. Tamron says Dr. Levine’s confidence re-ignited her will to live. “He told me I was in good hands, that I’d caught the tumor early and was a good candidate for treatment. After all the doom and gloom, my fire was just a flicker. Dr. Levine was a torch. He relit my flame,” she says.
Today, Tamron is not only a survivor—she’s a passionate advocate, sharing her journey to empower others facing cancer. Her story reminds us all: never underestimate the power of perseverance, community, and compassionate care.
Learn more about Tamron’s journey and how she’s helping others find their light after cancer: https://bit.ly/3XkjS3Q
