
Awareness & Research
Recent Blog Posts
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blogAwareness & ResearchFew people know that asbestos, a hazardous mineral, was used extensively in the film industry and was present on the sets of many…
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Creating the European Asbestos Forum
I founded the European Asbestos Forum Foundation in 2014 as a direct response to the need for a connected and global professional network on… -
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Longtime Cancer Survivor Reflects on Mesothelioma Awareness
Over the last year, I have been able to shine a spotlight on mesothelioma on a national level – especially when I was afforded the… -
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National Black Family Cancer Awareness Week: What You Should Know
As a woman of color and a mesothelioma survivor, I am well aware of the research showing I am at higher risk of… -
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Asbestos Awareness: Making a Difference Every Day
Asbestos Awareness Week, held annually the first week of April, is now over. We’ve shared the dangers of asbestos, the impact asbestos… -
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Greatest Escape Motorcycle Ride to Benefit Mesothelioma Research
Bruce Frederiksen never reached the Pacific Mesothelioma Center for treatment – he died soon after being diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer – but… -
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Asbestos Awareness Week: Identifying Hidden Exposure Risks
Global Asbestos Awareness Week begins April 1. It’s the perfect time to shine a light on asbestos use and the health risks associated… -
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Rare Disease Day Shines Light on Mesothelioma
“I like to think of awareness days like Rare Disease Day as beacons shining a light on an incredible community of people working together… -
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Mesothelioma Awareness Increases Options for Survivors
When I started my nursing career in the 1960s, we did what we could to keep our heads above water. After graduation, you’re still… -
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Reflecting on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11
Twenty years after 9/11 – the day that changed our country forever – I feel stronger than ever about taking care of the heroes…