Medical Tourism For Stem Cell Treatments

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Admin

Turn Page on Next Chapter in Regenerative Medicine at World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress Panel discussion and workshop examines “Innovations in Stem Cell Treatments and Regenerative Medicine,” Sunday, Sept. 20, in Washington, D.C. Palm Beach Gardens, FL -  August 15 — Getting out of a car, taking a deep breath or smiling back into a mirror might often be taken for granted, but not by patients who have had these daily trivialities restored due to advances in regenerative medicine, an emerging field in stem cell treatments and the topic of a panel discussion and workshop at the 7th World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress, Sept. 20-24, 2014, in Washington, D.C., the Medical Tourism Association® announced today. New international developments are happening so quickly in regenerative medicine, making collaboration imperative among clinicians and researchers like panelists Dr. Elliot Lander, M.D. FACS, and Dr. Mark Berman, co-medical directors of Cell Surgical Network; Cristy Kessler, Ed.D., NBCT; and John Arnone, chairman and CEO of American CryoStem Corporation. Body mass has the ability to regenerate, unlike other tissue after an injury. Considering that muscle makes up more than 40 percent of a human being, scientist now propose that injecting patients with their own stem cells can heal their injuries and reduce scarring in areas where tissue has been torn away and deprived of blood. â??At the end of the day, the ability to use various tissues to treat human disease is within the realm of a surgeon who wants to bring safe and effective therapies to patients,â? said Dr. Lander, referring to â??Innovations in Stem Cell Treatment and Regenerative Medicine,â? Sunday, Sept. 20, 2014, 3 p.m., in the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, outside Washington, D.C. â??The future has so much potential as we learn to define which cell types, deployment methods, and combination of growth factors work best for specific diseases enabling us to distinguish optimal treatments.â? The World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress attracts some 3,000 key stakeholders â?? hospital administrators, doctors and clinicians, employers, government policy makers, insurance executives, facilitators, and hospitality and tourism interests â?? from across the globe to share their experiences and identify and solve issues that bear significantly on the industry. For a preliminary list of speakers, go to: http://www.medicaltourismcongress.com/speakers_year/2014-speakers/ The Congress agenda features the 5th Ministerial Summit, Global, the 3rd Medical Directors Summit, the 2nd Global Womenâ??s Leadership Summit, regional and industry forums, and educational workshops included among more than 1,000 networking meetings for up to 200 qualified buyers of healthcare. Participants, sponsors and invited speakers can keep abreast of Congress updates at www.MedicalTourismCongress.com or make an impact today on the Congress networking platform at http://www2.mtcongress.com/wmtc-networking/ About the Medical Tourism Association ® The Medical Tourism Association ® is the first membership-based international nonprofit trade organization for the medical tourism and healthcare industry made up of top international hospitals, healthcare providers, medical travel facilitators, insurance companies, and other affiliates committed to promoting the highest level of quality healthcare to patients in a global environment. www.MedicalTourismAssociation.com Contact Information Medical Tourism Association Joseph Harkins 1.561.791.2000, ext. 803 www.MedicalTourismAssociation.com

Posted in Mesothelioma News | Leave a comment

Contractor Cited for Asbestos Abatement Safety Violations

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Admin

A hazardous substance removal firm in Boynton Beach working on Palm Beach Outlet (West Palm Beach) project was cited for causing a deadly asbestos accident last summer and issued a fine of $10,780. The OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) started investigation following the death of Juan Arias on job in August. The safety agency ultimately said that the employees of Best-Tec Asbestos Abatement were exposed to the hazard of electrocution while removing energized electrical conduits, according to a January 17 citation. The citation carries gravity factor of ten – the highest. The federal agency also cited the asbestos abatement company for failing to train employees properly on electrocution hazard that has a gravity factor 5. Juan Arias was electrocuted, the Office of the county Medical Examiner says. Arias fell approximately 15 ft from scaffold inside the Sears building at Palm Beach Mall located at 1801 Lakes Blvd, according to a spokesman representing the city of W. Palm Beach. Greg Kleinrichert, the president of Best-Tec, said that it is challenging the citations. Kleinrichert was unwilling to comment further. However, he said the employees of the company were trained. He said the company has hired a lawyer. Best-Tec is needless to pay the fines while the citations are being challenged. There will be a hearing with the United States Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission. The mall that is being demolished was constructed 45 years ago when asbestos was an extensively used construction material. Therefore, asbestos abatement is unavoidable prior to the demolition because otherwise the material could be disturbed or broken. Disturbed asbestos is extremely dangerous. It can release deadly fibers into the air, which could be inhaled easily by people in the surroundings. The demolished mall will give way for a new outlet centre. JCPenney had told that it would remain open at the time of tearing down and construction of outlet centre. However, the company has now confirmed that it is shutting that store as well. According to Kleinrichert says work in the Sears was stopped for approximately a month following the accident. However, Best-Tec has now completed most of its work in the building. New England Developmentâ??s Tom Carabine says the owner knows about the citation. He said the issue wonâ??t affect Best-Tecâ??s ability to remove the asbestos which remains in the site still, which is on the mallâ??s roof section.

Posted in Mesothelioma News | Leave a comment

Asbestos Ceiling Tiles Finally Removed from Schools

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Admin

Special crews in hazmat wears came a few days back and removed the ceiling tiles which contained asbestos material from the Asbury Middle School, central office of the Marshall County Schools, and Marshall Tech. School maintenance workers will come to replace those tiles soon, says Mark Rains, the President of the Marshall County Education Board. The tiles which were taken from the central office as well as next door in Marshall Tech were from the hallways only, says Ken Barnhorst with the AL Environmental, a Tuscaloosa-based asbestos abatement contractor. He said ceiling tiles had been removed also at Asbury Middle, but at that time, he was not immediately aware whether it was just from hallways. Nathan Pee of the Birmingham-based Safety Environmental Laboratories & Consulting was there in the central office on Wednesday morning for carrying out air testing following the removal of asbestos. He conducted similar air quality tests in the Asbury Middle and the Marshall Technical School as well. The tests were carried out with pumps which suck the air through their filters, gathering the particles which were examined for ensuring that the buildings were absolutely safe for tenancy after the ceiling tiles containing asbestos were disturbed at the time of removal. Asbestos is a fibrous mineral which occurs in soil and rock. It was once mined extensively because of many of its useful properties. Due to such properties and its low cost, asbestos was widely used as a construction material in the United States, especially until the 1980s. Strength, flexibility, ductility, durability, resistance to heat, electricity and fire etc. are some of the good features of asbestos. Despite all these features, asbestos is a very dangerous material which can cause respiratory problems and deadly diseases including cancer. For this reason, asbestos became a highly regulated material in the United States after the 1980s. Many countries have already banned asbestos. However, it is still not compl etely banned in the United States. One main area of worry for the U.S. parents is the presence of asbestos material in the school buildings. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) says asbestos-containing materials are there in a number of schools in the nation. According to the agency the material is present in more than 132000 schools that serve 55 million or more children. These schools are worksites for 7 million or more teachers, managers and supporting staff. If the school buildings are not relatively new, almost certainly it contains several asbestos products. But majority of the school buildings are old and the average age of a school building is 42 years in the United States.

Posted in Mesothelioma News | Leave a comment

Bush to Reopen Closed Dorm after Asbestos Removal

Posted on February 26, 2017 by Admin

Bush Hall will be undergoing renovation this year. The renovation works are underway at its closed dorm, situated on East Green. Christine Sheets, the asst. vice president of Capital & Facilities Planning, says the upcoming changes are going to benefit both the staff and students. The hall was constructed in year 1954 when asbestos was a very popular building material. It was compelled to close in year 2010 for asbestos removal and because of required finishes and upgrades of building system. The complete renovation, including asbestos removal and furniture buyings, is expected to cost the Residential Housing $8.8M that will be covered through collected money reserves from housing rentals on the campus, says Peter Trentacoste, the Housing director. The asbestos abatement, which the crew had to complete before going ahead with renovations, cost approximately $120000, according to Harry Wyatt, the associate vice president of Capital & Facilities Planning. â??Asbestos abatement is actually a routine thing and we do that whenever we do renovations. The projectâ??s size doesnâ??t matter,â? he said. Asbestos is a common substance in old buildings because it was extensively used as a construction material before the 1980s. Removal of asbestos is a very expensive and time consuming process. As the other renovation works within the housing plan starts, OH University has to begin to take on debt in addition to the cash reserves, said Trentacoste. â??We are quite aggressive with our plans, but I believe students will be really happy with the outcome,â? Trentacoste said. The renovation project will add some new features to the presently closed dorm, for instance, new furnishings, sinks, thermostats, staff offices, elevator and multipurpose room on the 2nd floor, said Sheets. The room, which is a multipurpose one, could serve such as a classroom or a common room for students, according to Trentacoste. â??We are allowing it to become a space which could be transformed out with simplicity,â? he said. Dorm renovation works in the future will feature equally adaptable spaces, Trentacoste added. â??That is the aim, to ensure that this is really a lively place which could be changed accordingly with the requirements of users,â? said Trentacoste. The dorm is expected to reopen in 2014 January after renovations. This is actually an issue for the Residential Housing as most of the renovated dorms normally open at the start of school year, said Sheets.

Posted in Mesothelioma News | Leave a comment

Even Extremely Low Levels of Asbestos Fibers Dangerous

Posted on February 25, 2017 by Admin

Libby, Montana â?? Federal officials expect they can finish the risk study for guiding the asbestos-tainted Libby cleanup by the end of year 2014. A scientistsâ?? panel recently said that even a miniature amount of asbestos fibers can create lung problems in human beings. The long-anticipated document will decide when the cleanup of asbestos-containing dust from the vermiculite mine of W.R. Grace outside the northwestern Montana can end. Numerous people in and close to Libby have either sickened or died because of their exposure to asbestos fibers. So far, the cleanup has cost at least $447M since it began in year 1999. Deborah McKean, a toxicologist with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says, if possible, they will complete the risk study much earlier â?? perhaps by this year end. However, before that the EPA should do extra work recommended recently by the Science Advisory Board (SAB), a team of scientists from outside. The SAB has spent approximately one year deliberating the preliminary findings of the agency. In the meantime, the cleanup is grinding on. Between 80 and 100 properties in Libby are lined up for the work this year, according to Rebecca Thomas, the project manager of the EPA. Many properties in the area still require to be addressed. The list could expand substantially based on the risk studyâ??s outcome. Work on the vermiculite mine site, located outside the town, hasnâ??t started. The mine was closed in year 1990 and it remains W.R. Graceâ??s responsibility. In spite of many deaths in Libby, the SAB said that the Environmental Protection Agency was right in using lung scarring for determining the amount of asbestos that poses a health risk. This could have implications even beyond Libby. A number of sites all through the United States got or processed the vermiculite from Graceâ??s Libby mine. Millions of houses in the country used it as insulation. According to the SAB, the EPA should collect more information for backing up its position. The industry groups and Grace itself have sharply criticized the proposal of the EPA for more stringent standards. The companies say the new standards are totally unjustified and almost impossible to achieve. The agency hasnâ??t yet responded formally to these comments. However, McKean says she doesnâ??t expect any significant change to the EPAâ??s newly proposed standards. She says the final standards will be established only after the additional work. After that, the study will take another 6 months to complete, she said.

Posted in Mesothelioma News | Leave a comment

Comprehensive Mesothelioma Treatment Centerss

Posted on February 25, 2017 by Admin

Mesothelioma Compensation Center Updates their Comprehensive Services with Information on Second-To-None Lawyers and New Local and Regional Treatment Options The Mesothelioma Compensation Center is second to none when it comes to making certain all diagnosed victims of mesothelioma have instant access to the nation’s most skilled mesothelioma compensation attorneys and the most up-to-date research on the very best possible local or regional medical treatment options. USA – August 05 – The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, “This week we are pointing out to victims and family members that our service is a second to none resource for everything a diagnosed victim of mesothelioma will need to know on how to obtain instant access to the nation’s most skilled mesothelioma compensation attorneys. The Center is a league above the rest because we take the time to create an individual detailed report for each diagnosed victim, as well as educate any family members on where to go for the best available treatment options for this rare form of cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos. When we talk about helping families, we don’t have a ‘one size fits all’ plan. Each case and individual is unique and so we make sure to choose the best treatment options that are available in the area closest to the victim or family. “While we are incredibly passionate about making certain diagnosed victims really do get to the nation’s best mesothelioma compensation attorneys and oncology professionals, we also believe it is extremely important to have a conversation with family members about coping with this very serious situation.â? According to the American Cancer Society,” If you have malignant mesothelioma or are close to someone who does, knowing what to expect can help you cope. Here you can find out all about malignant mesothelioma, including risk factors, symptoms, how it is found, and how it is treated. http://www.cancer.org/cancer/malignantmesothelioma/ â??We have nearly a decade of experience in helping diagnosed victims of mesothelioma and their family member. Another part of our comprehensive list of services includes a one-on-one discussion that details out the entire process from beginning to end, with emphasis on how we do not want any family or individual to feel left out and then not take advantage of our unsurpassed free services. If a diagnosed victim, or their family members call us at 866-714-6466 they will always get instant, and on-the-spot help.” Information About Mesothelioma From The Mesothelioma Compensation Center For Diagnosed Victims And Their Families: According to the CDC the states with the highest incidence of mesothelioma include Pennsylvania, Maine, New Jersey, West Virginia, Florida, Wyoming, and Washington. However, based on the calls the Mesothelioma Compensation Center receives diagnosed victims could be in any state including California, New York, Texas, Massachusetts, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Louisiana, Missouri, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho, Oregon, Hawaii, or Alaska. US Navy Veterans account for a significant portion of all diagnosed victims of mesothelioma each year. According to the US Centers for Disease Control the average age for a diagnosed victim of mesothelioma is 72 years old. Each year between 2500, and 3000 US citizens will be diagnosed with mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is attributable to exposure to asbestos. The Mesothelioma Compensation Center says, â??If you call us at 866-714-6466, we will see to it that you have on the spot access to the nationâ??s most skilled mesothelioma attorneys, because these incredibly skilled legal experts consistently get the best financial compensation results for their clients on a nationwide basis.” The Mesothelioma Compensation Center is urging diagnosed victims of mesothelioma, or their family members to call them first before hiring a lawyer, or a law firm to advance a mesothelioma compensation claim. High risk groups for exposure to asbestos include the US Navy Veterans, shipyard workers, oil refinery workers, manufacturing, or industrial workers, plumbers, electricians, auto mechanics, machinists, or construction workers. Typically the exposure to asbestos occurred in the 1950â??s, 1960â??s, 1970â??s, or 1980â??s. For more information about a rare form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos called mesothelioma, please visit the US Centers For Disease Control’s web site: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5815a3.htm Contact Information M Thomas Martin Americas Watchdog 5 http://MesotheliomaCompensationCenter.com +1 (866) 714-6466

Posted in Mesothelioma News | Leave a comment

Asbestos-contaminated Forest Doesn’t Burn

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Admin

EPA Finds Asbestos-contaminated Libby Forest Libby, Mont â?? A new research says timber harvesting can effectively be used as a potential remedy for a swath of asbestos-filled Libby forest, where vermiculite mining for decades resulted in extensive pollution. The 35000 acre forest is fully contaminated and so far has escaped being burned. Asbestos-linked diseases have killed approximately 400 individuals and sickened more than 1750 people in Libby, Montana since the W.R. Grace Vermiculite mining released asbestos fibers into the air of the mountain town, which is said to be the countryâ??s most lethal superfund site. Thus far, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has spent around $370 M in efforts to cleanup asbestos-tainted soil and building materials from there. The Vermiculite mine, which is no longer functional, produced 2 M tons of asbestos-containing ore yearly and engaged 200 individuals when it was running in full capacity. This vermiculite was exported to countries all over the world for making insulation. Just as they pierced into the human lungsâ?? pleural lining, microscopic asbestos fibers also penetrated the barks of Douglas fir, lodgepole pine, larch and ponderosa in the Libby forests. A Montana University study in year 2004 measured as well as confirmed concentrations of asbestos in trees close to the Vermiculite mine site. However, the Environmental Protection Agency, which determined Libby as a dangerous Superfund site in year 2002 and made a public health emergency declaration in year 2009, had been busy with its attempts to clean up homes, schools, playgrounds and businesses. A remediation program for the contaminated forest is not in place still. It may take several years for any such efforts to begin. In the mean time, residents regularly cut logs from the forest and therefore a fire could be disastrous. In recent times, 2 remediation firms – Missoula (Mont)-based Envirocon and Po rtland (OR)-based Beck Group â?? won contract from the Lincoln Port Authority for drafting a feasibility research to develop a remediation program for the forest located 6 miles outside the city center of Libby. Asbestos concentrations in this site are still the highest. No evidence is there to ensure that the treesâ?? meat has been contaminated by the fibers of asbestos. However, according to the study reports, if harvesting as well as debarking could be attained in a safe and financially feasible manner, the sale of the timber would be profitable. Remedial measures may take 10 or more years to complete, according to the project team.

Posted in Mesothelioma News | Leave a comment

Choices Made For Radiation Oncologists

Posted on February 23, 2017 by Admin

Leading Radiation Oncologists Chosen to Present at Annual Conference Physicians with 21st Century Oncology, the nation’s premier cancer treatment network and largest radiation therapy provider, have been chosen to showcase their latest research developments at The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) 56th annual meeting. San Francisco, Calif – September 10 – Several physicians with 21st Century Oncology, the nation’s premier cancer treatment network and largest radiation therapy provider, have been chosen to showcase their latest research developments at The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) 56th annual meeting. ASTROâ??s annual meeting is the premier radiation oncology scientific event that has over 11,000 attendees each year. This year, the meeting will be held from September 14-17 in San Francisco. The 21st Century Oncology physicians were given the opportunity to speak at the ASTRO meeting to share the results of comprehensive research hoping to help enhance patientsâ?? lives. â??We are excited to have such a robust presence at ASTRO this year,â? says Steven Finkelstein, M.D., Board Certified Radiation Oncologist and 21st Century Oncologyâ??s Chief Science Officer. â??21st Century Oncology is conducting groundbreaking research across the nation, advancing the field of radiation oncology. We are honored to be chosen to present some of our work at this prestigious conference.â? Radiation Oncologists who will be presenting their work in educational and research sessions to thousands of renowned medical professionals include: Steven Finkelstein, M.D. â?? Co-Director, Learning Lab; Lecturer, eContouring for Sarcoma; Moderator, scientific session regarding Immunotherapy and the Microenvironment; Discussant, ASTRO plenary session regarding radiobiology and immunotherapy Michael Ghilezan, M.D., Ph.D. â?? Panelist, Quality of Life Following Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer; Educational Session, Interst itial Brachytherapy for Prostate Cancer Tyler Hollen, M.D. â?? Oral presentation, HPV and Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oropharynx Teamour Nurushev, Ph.D. â?? Educational Session, Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy Gustavo Olivera, Ph.D. â?? Oral presentation, Data Analysis of Radiation Oncology Patient Registries Frank Vicini, M.D. â?? Lecturer, Learning Lab eContouring for Breast Cancer; Panelist, Clinical Trials in Breast Cancer Radiotherapy Physicians and physicists who have presentations at ASTRO include: Christopher Chen, M.D. Elisa E. Córdoba Eduardo Fernandez, M.D., Ph.D. Gustavo Ferraris, M.D. Steven Finkelstein, M.D. Evan Landau, M.D. Constantine Mantz, M.D. James Marsh, M.D. Niraj Mehta, M.D. Xiaohu Mo, M.S. Gustavo Olivera, Ph.D. Jesse Schulman In addition, Eduardo Fernandez, M.D., Ph.D. â?? Board Certified Radiation Oncologist in Plantation, Florida, and 21st Century Oncologyâ??s Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs â?? will be accepting the esteemed distinction of being named a Fellow of ASTRO. This is one of the highest honors in the profession, created to recognize outstanding physicians for their leadership role in radiation oncology. â??One of the founding principles of our company is our commitment to advancing the field of radiation therapy through research,â? says Daniel Dosoretz, M.D., CEO and co-founder of 21st Century Oncology. â??Our strong presence at ASTRO demonstrates our commitment to remain the leading radiation oncology provider in the nation.â? For more information about our services, visit http://www.21stCenturyOncology.com. About 21st Century Oncology: 21st Century Oncology is the largest global, physician led provider of Integrated Cancer Care services. The company offers a comprehensive range of cancer treatment services, focused on delivering academic quality, cost-effective patient care in personal and convenient settings. The company operat es 185 treatment centers, including 150 centers located in 16 states. The company also operates 35 centers located in six countries in Latin America. The company holds market-leading positions in most of its domestic local markets and abroad. Contact Information Melissa Rogovin FULL CIRCLE PR +1 (813) 887-3277 Ext: 104

Posted in Mesothelioma News | Leave a comment

Downtown Steam Pipe Rupture Releases Asbestos Fibers

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Admin

An underground 14-inch steam pipe ruptured close to Boston City Hall this morning, releasing steam as well as low levels of asbestos fibers into the surroundings, the fire department in Boston informed. The leak occurred just after 1 AM on Congress St at Hanover St, department spokesperson Steve MacDonald said. When the pipe busted, it released steam and asbestos particles into the surroundings, MacDonald said. Asbestos had been used for insulating the pipe. â??We are not very sure yet what exactly caused the rupture. It is a very rare episode,â? Rowan Sanders, the spokesperson representing Veolia Energy, said in a statement. Veolia Energy is the steam utility, which operates the pipeline. Steam was pushed through the busted pipe that is buried beneath the ground under a concrete layer. The incident created confusion in the streets, said Sanders. Utility officials have hired an abatement company for dealing with asbestos that is sprayed all through the heaps of ruptured concrete and dirt, said Sanders He said asbestos material was a commonly used material, and it was especially used for insulating purpose. He said crews are going to replace the dangerous material with mineral wool when they get access to that pipe. â??We must clean up the asbestos and have the material hauled away by authorized professionals. Weâ??ve to clean up all the dust that can be seen and ensure that it is safely disposed of,â? Sanders said. The leak was covered by the steam utility with a provisional plate. Plans for digging up the street and completely repair that pipe once a specific time could be fixed with the city officials, Sanders said. A portion of Congress St has been shut for cleanup works. It will be reopened shortly. â??We are doing regular testing for ensuring that the public is absolutely safe. The air quality tests came back okay,â? Sanders said. If asbestos fibers are breathed in, it can cause fatal diseases including cancer. The broken pipe didnâ??t cause any serious injuries or service disruptions to the customers. However, the company expects to find out the reason for preventing it from occurring again â??You have to study the actual cause of the incident so that you will be able to figure out what is taking place and how can you prevent it. We regret any inconvenience caused to any pedestrian or vehicular traffic,â? Sanders said.

Posted in Mesothelioma News | Leave a comment

Volunteers Needed For Water Station

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Admin

Volunteers Needed to Staff Mile 19 Water Station at NYC Marathon The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (Meso Foundation) is recruiting volunteers to staff its official Mile 19 water stop at the New York City Marathon. Alexandria, VA – June 27 – This year, the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (Meso Foundation) has received the opportunity to staff the official water stop at Mile 19 of the New York City Marathon. The Meso Foundation is now recruiting volunteers interested in working on marathon day, on Sunday, November 2, between the hours of 7:30 AM â?? 3:30 PM. Due to planning and security concerns, all interested volunteers must register online by July 31, 2014. No walk-ins are allowed. The New York City Marathon is an event featuring over 50,000 runners and over 2 million spectators. The registration process is outlined on Meso Foundationâ??s blog. Any questions about volunteering at the New York City Marathon can be directed to dpurcell (at)curemeso(dot)org. Mesothelioma is a malignant tumor of the lining of the lung, abdomen, or heart known to be caused by exposure to asbestos. Medical experts consider it one of the most aggressive and deadly of all cancers. An estimated one-third of those who develop mesothelioma were exposed while serving in the Navy or working in shipyards. About the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation The Meso Foundation is the only 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to eradicating mesothelioma and easing the suffering caused by this cancer. The Meso Foundation actively seeks philanthropic support to fund peer-reviewed mesothelioma research; provide patient support services and education; and advocate Congress for increased federal funding for mesothelioma research. The Meso Foundation is the only non-government funder of peer reviewed scientific research to establish effective treatments for mesothelioma and, ultimately, a cure for this extremely aggres sive cancer. To date, the Foundation has awarded over $8.7 million to research. More information is available at http://www.curemeso.org. Contact Information Maja Belamaric Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation http://www.curemeso.org/site/c.duIWJfNQKiL8G/b.8598593/k.D685/Homepage.htm +1 7038793822

Posted in Mesothelioma News | Leave a comment