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 …

The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) has announced the launch of their completely redesigned website.  The site highlights new features to promote global networking, awareness, and advocacy on behalf of the rare disease patient community.  Mesothelioma patients will benefit from these changes as they will be able to find research pertinent to their rare …

A comedy show’s spoof of a Canadian mine’s push to expand its asbestos production has shed some much needed light on a serious issue, New York City personal injury attorney Joseph W. Belluck said this week. Belluck, one the country’s leading advocates for the rights of mesothelioma victims, said he hopes The Daily Show’s recent …

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) has just begun recruiting mesothelioma patients for a study to learn about how mesothelioma affects patients’ emotional and physical well-being.  In addition, the researchers are hoping to learn more about what patients need and how they deal with the deadly illness. According to a 2007 landmark study conducted by the …

Livestrong announced last week that they have received a $2.6 million donation for the global fight against cancer from Movember.  Movember is an international charity movement engaging men to grow moustaches every November to raise awareness and funds for men’s health and cancer affecting men.  Mesothelioma, a rare, asbestos-related cancer, is one cancer that is …

by Nancy Meredith With the recent headlines of the re-opened asbestos mine in Canada, the public’s awareness – and fear – of the health hazards of the toxic mineral has grown.  Although many Americans have heard of the deadly cancer mesothelioma, and understand that it is caused by asbestos, many are still unsure of the …

Once again Jon Stewart’s Daily Show brings the hazards of asbestos into the spotlight.  Using satire, the show made fun of the small town of Asbestos, Canada where the Jeffrey Asbestos Mine has been re-activated after receiving a $58 million loan from the Canadian government.   On a previous show in December Jon Stewart took a …

Malignant Peural Mesothelioma (MPM), an aggressive, asbestos-related cancer found in the outer lining of the lungs called the mesothelium, is often resistant to standard cancer treatments, including chemotherapy, leaving patients with few treatment options and a poor prognosis.  Now, researchers at Fox Chase Center have identified a protein, Abcc10 (also known as Mrp7), that causes …