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Awards & Recognitions
A Recognized Mesothelioma Resource
The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com is the nation's most trusted mesothelioma resource. Since 2006, we have united top doctors, cancer centers and survivors to build a community that serves families affected by mesothelioma. Each year, half of all newly diagnosed mesothelioma patients reach out to us for guidance and support.
The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com has been honored with the American Accreditation Commission International’s @TRUST certification, the world’s leading certification program for medical web content. The designation assures visitors that our medical information is high-quality, objective and transparent.
Our talented writers have won multiple Digital Health Awards since 2018 for their research and reporting on asbestos and mesothelioma. In 2023, registered nurse and writer Sean Marchese won Silver Awards for "State of Mesothelioma 2023" and "The Future of Cancer Treatment: Using Technology to Find a Cure." For 25 years, the Digital Health Awards has honored the top digital health resources for patients and health professionals.
Medical institutions and organizations have awarded our professional contributors an array of honors for bedside manner, surgical expertise, medical research and more. Our Patient Advocates, Medical Outreach team and Veterans Department have participated in mesothelioma fundraisers, awareness campaigns and medical symposiums. They’ve raised research funds through the Miles for Meso 5K and connected with experts at the International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma.
Our Veterans Department offers training on asbestos VA claims at conferences throughout the country, including the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers Conference.
The extraordinary staff at The Mesothelioma Center uses their diverse expertise and experience to guide patients and their families to resources and support that make a difference in their journey with mesothelioma.
Our Recognized Medical Contributors
- AACR-Landon Innovator Award for International Collaboration in Cancer Research
- Pioneer Award, Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation
- Knight of the Republic of Italy, Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
- Outstanding Clinical Faculty Award
- Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctor
- Bristol Myers Squibb Scholars of Surgery Award
- Distinguished Alumni Service, New York University
- Steven and Ann Ames Professor in Thoracic Surgery
- Tampa Magazine’s Top Doctors, Thoracic Disease
- Patients’ Choice Award
- On-Time Doctor Award
- Medical Textbook of the Year (Robotic Surgery)
- Resident Teacher of the Year (Mayo Clinic)
- Top Doctor Award
- General Thoracic Surgery Faculty of the Year Award
- Thoracic Surgical Teaching Award
- Health Care Hero Award
- Top Doctors Award
- Letter of Distinction for Bravery, Israeli Army
- Golden Heart Award, VA Boston Healthcare System
- Compassionate Doctor Award
- Patient’s Choice 5th Anniversary Award
- Top Cancer Doctor, Chicago Magazine
- Super Doc Award
- America’s Top Doctors Award
- Top Cardiothoracic Surgeon Award
- Cancer Care Team Award, International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer
- Irving J. Selikoff Award, Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization
Our Award-Winning Authors
Professional Certifications
Members of our staff have received a wide variety of professional certifications and licenses. Our staff has certification or licensure in medicine, nursing, oncology patient navigation, nutrition, mental health, asbestos litigation and asbestos abatement.
- VA-Accredited Claims Agent
- Certified Oncology Patient Navigator
- VA-Accredited Claims Agent
- Pursuing Financial Advocacy Certification
- Juris Doctor, University of Florida College of Law
- Licensed and Registered Nurse
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification
- Certificates in Health Literacy Awarded by the CDC
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator and Qualified Parenting Coordinator
- Registered & Licensed Dietitian
- Registered Nurse
- Medical Doctor, St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine
- Social Media for Health Care Certification, Mayo Clinic
- OSHA Asbestos Standard for the Construction Industry
- AHERA Asbestos Awareness Training
- Health Literacy Certificates Awarded by the CDC
Memberships and Collaborations
Our staff maintain professional memberships with a variety of institutions in medicine, research, law and publishing. We’ve also collaborated with outstanding organizations to provide resources to the mesothelioma community.
Organizations we’ve worked with include the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization and the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation. Other collaborations include the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators, Moffitt Cancer Center and the National Association of County Veterans Service Officers.
- Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine
- Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators
- American Lung Association
- American Medical Writers Association
- American Nurses Association
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- American Thoracic Society
- Association of Community Cancer Centers
- Association of Oncology Social Work
- D.C. Bar
- Florida Bar
- International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer
- Illinois Woman’s Press Association
- Lung Force
- National Association of Science Writers
- Society of Clinical Research Associates
- Yoga Alliance
Accreditations & Reviews
The certifications and accreditations awarded to The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com validate the accuracy of our content, show our dedication to privacy and formally recognize us as a trustworthy organization.
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Better Business Bureau A+ rating
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@TRUST Certification, American Accreditation Commission International
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TRUSTe Certified Privacy Accreditation
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Accredited Claims Agents, Department of Veterans Affairs
“Just want to thank you and commend you on your role as an advocate during the process of filing a claim with the military. Positively you made all the difference for the entire process. Your prompt return of phone calls, your expedient sending of required forms (ugh) and most importantly your moral support. My wife and I tackled the forms one day at a time, and that was our method of plowing through it. Before I knew it, the package was ready! Many thanks for being there for us!”
“You become accustomed to putting your guard up, and not wanting to to trust, especially when it comes to dealing with online help. When I signed up for this, I did not expect the level of care that was provided to me and my family by Dr. Smart. She has really taken a devastating situation and turned it into something that is manageable, and has given us hope, in ways I didn’t think possible.”
“My family has only the highest compliment for the assistance and support that we received from The Mesothelioma Center. This is a staff of compassionate and knowledgeable individuals who respects what your family is experiencing and who goes the extra mile to make an unfortunate diagnosis less stressful. Information and assistance was provided by The Mesothelioma Center at no cost to our family.”
“The professionalism and expert advice extended by Asbestos.com was truly a blessing as we dealt with my father’s mesothelioma illness. The advocacy group’s expert guidance and advice dealing with the Veterans Administration was a miracle for my family. Thank you for everything.”