Significant Mesothelioma Medical Advances in 2016
For many people, 2016 has been a difficult year. There were a high number of deaths of celebrities and other notable people, a bitter…
View ArticleTop Asbestos Stories from 2016
Earlier this week, we shared some of the most significant medical advances related to mesothelioma over the past year. In conjunction with those advances,…
View ArticleWhy Compensation for Mesothelioma Patients Is Necessary
When it comes to mesothelioma, many people are aware of it only through late-night commercials from law firms. “Have you been exposed to asbestos?”…
View ArticleTelling Family and Friends You Have Cancer
Telling your family members and close friends that you have been diagnosed with cancer can be a difficult experience on many levels. Merely trying…
View ArticleAsbestos in Drinking Water: What It Means and Why It Matters
Residents of the small South Texas town of Devine recently received a disturbing letter informing them that asbestos levels in their drinking water were…
View ArticleA Daughter’s Fight to Save Her Mother from Mesothelioma
Sharon Jones lives in Auckland, New Zealand, and works at a family-owned seed company that sells corn and grass seed locally and exports around…
View ArticleIs Asbestos Exposure on the Rise – or Are We Just More Aware?
Almost every day it seems like there are more and more stories of asbestos exposure coming out in the news. In addition to the…
View ArticleCindy Zody Shares Her Father’s Mesothelioma Story
I lost my dad to mesothelioma on June 12, 2016. He was diagnosed in March of that year. I had heard of mesothelioma before…
View Article5 Types of Products That Still Contain Asbestos
A lot of people think that asbestos is banned – but they are wrong! Today, certain products made or imported into the United States…
View ArticleMesothelioma + Asbestos Awareness Center Supports National Cancer Prevention...
February is National Cancer Prevention Month, and the Mesothelioma + Asbestos Awareness Center (MAA) is working in conjunction with cancer patients, advocates, specialists, clinics,…
View ArticleWorld Cancer Day in the Eyes of Cancer Survivors
Tomorrow, February 4th, the Mesothelioma + Asbestos Awareness Center is participating in World Cancer Day. In addition to continuing our ongoing efforts to inform…
View ArticleDr. Yendamuri Offers Insights on the Future of Mesothelioma Treatment
Dr. Sai Yendamuri is a cardiothoracic surgeon who specializes in general thoracic surgery. “Within the realm of general thoracic surgery,” Dr. Yendamuri recently told…
View ArticleNational Cancer Prevention Month: Environmental Factors That Can Cause Cancer
During National Cancer Prevention Month in February, the Mesothelioma + Asbestos Awareness Center is partnering with other cancer organizations and individuals to spread awareness…
View ArticleGenetic Testing for Cancer: Pros and Cons
A cancer diagnosis comes with an overwhelming amount of decisions to make, from treatment paths to specialist selections. Now, thanks to exceedingly rapid advancements…
View ArticleWhen to Consider Hospice Care for Cancer Patients
For patients with a terminal illness such as mesothelioma cancer, there may come a time when efforts to slow the disease or halt its…
View Article5 Ways to Prevent Cancer in Women
This article is part of a series during National Cancer Prevention Month to provide information about ways to reduce the risk of developing cancer.…
View Article5 Ways to Prevent Cancer in Men
This post is part of a National Cancer Prevention Month series that provide details about how to reduce the possibility of developing cancer. Older…
View ArticleRare Disease Day Showcases Uncommon Cancers, Autoimmune Conditions and More
February 28 is Rare Disease Day – a day on which patients, advocates, and organizations across the world band together to share awareness about lesser…
View ArticleAsbestos in Schools: What You Should Know
When we send our kids off to school every day, the first thing on our minds probably isn’t the environmental dangers they may be…
View ArticleFinding Cancer Support Groups
Dealing with a cancer diagnosis takes a mental toll on both the patient and their family. It’s an overwhelming time with a rollercoaster of…
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