Mesothelioma Cancer Resources Blog

The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation’s annual International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma is scheduled for June 23-25, at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC.  The three-day conference is for the entire mesothelioma community, including patients, their families, caregivers and advocates.  The conference offers an opportunity for attendees to have their voices heard on Capitol Hill …

Although to many Americans Memorial Day is a fun-filled weekend signifying the start of summer, Memorial Day is a significant day dedicated to American military men and women who have died in service to the U.S.  With so many soldiers fighting overseas now, Americans should make a special effort today to remember those in U.S history …

by Nancy Meredith According to the National Cancer Institute only 5% of cancers are caused by genetics.  The remaining 95% of the cancer diagnoses are dependent on choices we make every day, such as food selection, smoking decisions, sun exposure and exercise habits.  Medical experts report that by making lifestyle changes Americans can improve their …