Authors at The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com

We have built a multidisciplinary team of authors with unique backgrounds and expertise to create a resource you can trust. Our authors have been featured in some of the nation’s most respected news outlets including The New York Times, The Hill, Salon, Insider, Fox News, HuffPost, Southern Living and SHAPE.

Medical, Scientific and Health Writers

Our medical writers, registered dietitian and registered nurse write trustworthy medical information that is reviewed by experts in the field. All medical information is thoroughly researched by our writers and critically evaluated by licensed physicians through a rigorous review process.

Karen Selby

Patient Advocate

• Registered Nurse

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Suzanne Dixon

Oncology Medical Writer

• Registered Dietitian
• Epidemiologist

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Daniel King

Writer

• CDC-Certified in Health Writing
• Member of National Association of Science Writers

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Michelle Whitmer

Writer

• Registered Yoga Teacher
• CDC-Certified in Health Writing
• Member of the Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine
• Member of National Association of Science Writers

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Matt Mauney

Writer & Editor

• Award-Winning Journalist
• CDC-Certified in Health Writing

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Tim Povtak

Senior Content Writer

• Award-Winning Journalist

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Legal Writer

Our legal and financial advisor writes information that helps patients understand how they can pay for medical expenses.

Joe Lahav

Legal & Financial Advisor

• Lawyer

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Veterans Writers

Our VA-Accredited Claims Agents, one of whom served as a U.S. Army Captain, writes information that helps veterans access benefits and resources to improve their lives.

Aaron Munz

Veterans Department Director

• VA-Accredited Claims Agent
• Former U.S. Army Captain

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Danielle DiPietro

Patient Advocate

• VA-Accredited Claims Agent

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Survivor and Caregiver Writers

Our mesothelioma survivors and caregivers write about their experience and share tips that help others along their journey.

Lorraine Kember

Contributing Writer

• Former Mesothelioma Caregiver

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Emily Ward

Contributing Writer

• Mesothelioma Survivor

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Melanie Ball

Contributing Writer

• Former Caregiver
• Licensed Professional Counselor Associate

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Expert Contributors

Our expert contributors, including a mental health counselor and registered dietitian, provide additional content and services, including a support group, for our readers.

Dana Nolan

Contributing Writer

• Licensed Mental Health Counselor
• 20 Years of Experience Counseling Cancer Patients

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Tejal Parekh

Contributing Writer

• Registered Dietician
• Board Certified as a Specialist in Oncology Nutrition

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