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Awareness & ResearchAbout 99% of the time when I tell people the type of cancer I had, I’m met with blank stares. My favorite comeback line…
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We Need a National Registry and New ‘Face of Mesothelioma’
My thoughts on awareness of mesothelioma — a cancer I’ve lived with since 2012 — can be summed up in one word: Advocacy. -
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Cancer Specialists Reflect on Mesothelioma Awareness Day
Mesothelioma Awareness Day takes place every year on Sept. 26, when those affected by asbestos-related diseases band together to shine a light on this… -
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Flores: State of Cancer in 9/11 First Responders and Survivors
This Sept. 11 marks 19 years since the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in my hometown of New York City. Nearly 3,000… -
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Participating in Mesothelioma Awareness Day amid COVID-19
Sept. 26 is Mesothelioma Awareness Day. This year, events that normally take place in person will be held virtually. The pandemic has affected… -
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Asbestos in Jewelry: Are You Wearing Asbestos Gemstones?
One of the lesser-known sources of asbestos exposure could be hiding in your jewelry box. If you like to wear gemstone jewelry,… -
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Timeline: Asbestos Crisis in Philadelphia Schools
The Philadelphia School District has become the epicenter of the national issue of toxic asbestos in U.S. schools. Since October 2019, eleven… -
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What Mesothelioma Awareness Day Means to a Survivor
When I was diagnosed with mesothelioma seven years ago, I barely knew anything about the rare cancer. I had spent 43 years… -
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Asbestos Shatters Dreams of Classic Car Enthusiasts
In an age where most cars on the road are indistinguishable from each other, it is not surprising that some Australians seek to own… -
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Children and Asbestos: What Every Parent Needs to Know
In an age when almost anything seems possible, it’s mind-boggling that we can’t find a solution to the problem of asbestos in our environment.