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Our experts ensure everyone who visits Asbestos.com benefits from the lived experiences of survivors and committed health professionals who work with patients, caregivers, veterans and the mesothelioma community.

With their personal and professional perspectives in mind, the Expert Takeaway Team shares their takes on and helpful explanations of key new research and emerging therapies to treat mesothelioma and asbestos lung cancer.

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Sharing diverse first-hand experience, our Expert Takeaway Team offers patients and their loved ones a clear and deep understanding of information that can feel overwhelming and complicated.

Our experts share the benefits of their combination of education and life experience, providing high-quality, impactful and relatable content. The group’s unique perspectives allow them to translate complex information into insights that are relatable and much easier to understand.

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Why Our Network Matters

The varied backgrounds of our experts  provides patients and their loved ones with personal viewpoints from diverse direct experiences. The practical knowledge of successful treatment and lived experience of survival offers hope for anyone diagnosed with an asbestos-related illness and  their families.

Our Expert Takeaway Team is deeply committed to providing readers with high-quality, relevant information. Each member has a passion for their respective fields and experiences. Sharing their expert perspectives can  help you empower you to make informed decisions with your healthcare team.

Meet Our Experts

Our unique group consists of mental health counselors, registered dietitians, veterans, asbestos law specialists and mesothelioma survivors. Members include physicians with strong connections with leading cancer treatment centers nationwide.
Mesothelioma survivor Michael Cole
Michael Cole
Long-Time Pleural Mesothelioma Survivor
Dr. Marcelo DaSilva, mesothelioma specialist
Dr. Marcelo DaSilva
Thoracic Surgeon & Contributing Writer
Dr. Jacques Fontaine, pleural mesothelioma doctor and expert contributor for Asbestos.com
Dr. Jacques Fontaine
Thoracic Surgeon
Dr. Daniel Landau, mesothelioma specialist & medical content reviewer for Asbestos.com
Dr. Daniel Landau
Oncologist and Hematologist
Tamron Little, mesothelioma survivor and Asbestos.com expert contributor
Tamron Little
Mesothelioma Survivor and Writer
Mesothelioma survivor Kim Madril with her family
Kim Madril
Mesothelioma Survivor
Dana Nolan, mental health counselor and the Mesothelioma Center's monthly support group host
Dana Nolan
Mental Health Counselor & Contributing Writer
Tejal Parekh, registered and licensed dietitian and Asbestos.com expert contributor
Tejal Parekh
Registered and Licensed Dietitian & Contributing Writer
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Nathan Pinner
Navy Veteran and Reviewer
Dr. Jeffrey Velotta, thoracic surgeon
Dr. Jeffrey Velotta
Thoracic Surgeon & Contributing Writer
Yvonne Waterman
Dr. Yvonne Waterman
Asbestos Law Specialist and Expert Contributor
Dr. Andrea Wolf, mesothelioma specialist
Dr. Andrea Wolf
Thoracic Surgeon, Mesothelioma Researcher & Contributing Writer
Mesothelioma Specialist Jacques Fontaine
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Why Trust Our Experts

Our experts hold multiple accreditations, certifications and professional affiliations that underscore their expertise. Every member of our Expert Takeaway Team adheres to the highest professional standards.

In addition to experience with renowned hospitals and research centers, we value the empathy and care they extend to everyone diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease. They understand the unique needs and challenges you may face. The experts offers valuable resources and guidance, helping individuals navigate their mesothelioma journey.