About Us
We’ve been helping families beat mesothelioma for over a decade.
What We Do
Since 2006, Asbestos.com has served as an advocacy center that provides hope and delivers quality resources and information for patients and loved ones coping with mesothelioma. Our vision is a world where everyone with mesothelioma has free access to information, services and support to overcome this disease and live longer, healthier lives alongside their loved ones.

Inform
Several of the nation’s top mesothelioma specialists medically review the information we offer you, and they share their professional stories about the latest treatments and their medical perspectives on the asbestos-related cancer.
We also understand everyone’s mesothelioma cancer journey is different. That’s why we developed our free personalized guide that’s tailored to you and your unique situation.

Assist
Our Patient Advocate team, which includes a registered nurse, medical doctor, VA-accredited claims agent, legal advisor and former U.S. Army captain, listens to your questions about diagnosis, treatment, veterans assistance, legal and financial help, and emotional support — and we quickly provide you answers at no cost to you or your family.
Asbestos.com also gives back to those who are at the forefront of raising awareness about asbestos dangers and mesothelioma, and researching innovative treatments that will one day cure the disease.

Connect
Our Medical Outreach Program tours our nation’s best hospitals to build relationships and discuss current and emerging treatment options with top mesothelioma doctors and researchers. These relationships helped us develop our Doctor Match program, which connects patients with the best care based on their location and diagnosis.
Meanwhile, the members of our Veterans Outreach Program visit Veterans Services Organizations across the country in an effort to educate them about mesothelioma and how it affects veterans, especially those who served in the U.S. Navy.
We also foster a thriving community of support for mesothelioma patients and family members through our monthly online support group and our Facebook page.

Advocate
At Asbestos.com, we acknowledge the reality that asbestos exposure is the leading cause of mesothelioma cancer. Asbestos exposure could have been prevented by companies and institutions that were aware of the risks but continued to use this product at the expense of employees and consumers. These companies and institutions can — and should — be held accountable for their wrongdoing. We’re here to help you do just that.
Our Patient Advocates are experienced with helping mesothelioma patients explore their legal options and obtaining compensation for those who qualify.
We also offer free wristbands to help raise awareness of the dangers of asbestos and show support for those it has impacted.
Better Business Bureau Accreditation
Asbestos.com LLC is accredited by the Better Business Bureau with a BBB rating of A+, the highest rating awarded by the organization. Since 2014, Asbestos.com LLC has served as an advocacy center that provides free information and services to patients and families coping with mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases.

Meet Our Teams
Patient Support Team
Our team of Patient Advocates speaks with patients and their loved ones, works with VA hospitals, builds relationships with top specialists and cancer centers across the U.S. and helps veterans file their VA benefits claims.
Contact Our Patient Advocates-
Karen Selby, RN Registered Nurse and Patient Advocate
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Aaron Munz Veterans Department Director and VA-Accredited Claims Agent
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Joe Lahav Lawyer and On-Site Legal Advisor
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Missy Miller Medical Outreach Director
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Jose Ortiz Medical Outreach Liaison
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Amy Pelegrin Hospice Care Director
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Vanessa Blanco Patient Advocate and Oncology Patient Navigator
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Danielle DiPietro VA-Accredited Claims Agent & Patient Advocate
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Snehal Smart, M.D. Medical Advisor
Editorial Team
The editorial team informs the mesothelioma community about the latest treatments and information about the disease, shares survivor stories and publishes nutritional and supportive information for cancer patients.
Read Our Editorial Guidelines-
Walter Pacheco Managing Editor
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Tim Povtak Senior Content Writer
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Suzanne Dixon Oncology Medical Writer
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Michelle Whitmer Content Writer
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Matt Mauney Content Writer/Editor
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Daniel King Content Writer
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Fran Mannino Writer and Editor
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Sean Marchese Oncology Medical Writer
Outreach Team
Our Outreach Team communicates through our social media and other organizations to raise awareness about mesothelioma and asbestos dangers.
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Cara Tompot Communications Manager
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Andrew Robineau Outreach Coordinator
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Skyler Woods Outreach Coordinator
Expert Contributors
Our team of nutritionists and mental health counselors provides their expertise, and our survivors and caregivers share their personal stories. Top mesothelioma specialists from the best cancer centers across the country share their unique perspectives with us about treatments, their philosophies and successes treating the cancer. Doctors and the treatment facilities they represent have no professional affiliation with Asbestos.com.
More From Our Expert Contributors-
Dr. Jacques Fontaine Thoracic Surgeon
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Dr. Rodney Landreneau Thoracic Surgeon
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Dr. W. Charles Conway Oncologist
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Dr. Brian Pettiford Cardiothoracic Surgeon
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Dr. Farid Gharagozloo Thoracic Surgeon
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Tejal Parekh Registered & Licensed Dietitian
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Dana Nolan, MS, LMHC Mental Health Counselor
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Kasie Coleman Mesothelioma Survivor & Contributing Writer
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Lorraine Kember Writer
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Melanie Ball Mesothelioma Caregiver
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Emily Ward Mesothelioma Survivor
Our Sponsors
Asbestos.com is sponsored by law firms and provides free assistance to all visitors whether or not they have legal representation. Additionally, Asbestos.com receives absolutely no compensation from medical providers.
Contact Information
Press & Media Inquiries
Walter Pacheco, Managing Editor
Phone: (321) 280-9140
Email: wpacheco@asbestos.com
Inquiries: Visit our Pressroom
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