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Women’s History Month 2024: Notable Women in the Mesothelioma Community
Celebrated every year in March, Women’s History Month commemorates the contributions and accomplishments of women throughout history. This year, we’re sharing the stories of some of the most notable...
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A Show of Good Faith: How Belief Helped One Mesothelioma Survivor
Following a milestone birthday celebration, a mother’s visit to a gynecologist leads to the discovery of a mysterious illness that baffled her doctors Since being diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2009,...
View ArticleAZD6738 & ONO7475: A New Treatment Approach for Pleural Mesothelioma
Pleural mesothelioma is a rare cancer that develops in the lining of the lungs and is caused by asbestos. Because it takes 10-50 years for mesothelioma to develop after exposure to asbestos, the cancer...
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How Do I Know If I Have Mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer caused by asbestos. It develops in the lining of the body’s organs, most commonly the lungs. Unfortunately, because it’s so rare and causes symptoms usually...
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Fight Song: A Musician’s 12+Year Journey of Surviving Mesothelioma
Photo credit: Bryon Miller Longtime professor by day and professional musician by night, the co-founder of the Panza Foundation reveals the defining moments of living over a decade as a mesothelioma...
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Get Involved in Global Asbestos Awareness Week 2024
The first week of April is Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW), a time dedicated to raising awareness of the ongoing dangers of asbestos and related diseases like mesothelioma. Started by the...
View ArticleWhat Do I Do If My Employer Isn’t Following OSHA Asbestos Standards?
Since the dangers of asbestos have become more widely known, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has been carefully regulating the cancer-causing mineral to keep workers safe from...
View ArticleLinda Reinstein: Wife, Mesothelioma Caregiver, and Asbestos Advocate Shares...
In 2003, Linda Reinstein’s husband, Alan, was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma, a rare cancer of the lung lining caused by asbestos exposure. As she coped with the grief of her husband’s diagnosis,...
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5 Tips for Talking to Your Doctor About New Mesothelioma Treatments
While there isn’t a cure for mesothelioma, new and emerging treatment options are helping people live longer with this cancer. However, some patients may not know how to access these treatments or...
View ArticleRecent Study Asks: Does Surgery Increase Life Expectancy in Pleural...
Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer that most commonly affects the tissue covering the lungs and chest wall. It develops decades after exposure to asbestos and has a life expectancy between 12 and 21...
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