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  • 7-year pleural mesothelioma survivor Emily Ward
    Awareness & Research

    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.
    Emily Ward
    09/21/2020
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    Awareness & Research

    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…
    Sean Marchese, MS, RN
    09/16/2020
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    Awareness & Research

    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…
    Raja Michael Flores
    09/10/2020
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    Awareness & Research

    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…
    Michelle Whitmer
    09/01/2020
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    Awareness & Research

    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,…
    Michelle Whitmer
    04/20/2020
  • Asbestos Crisis in Philadelphia Schools
    Awareness & Research

    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…
    Michelle Whitmer
    02/26/2020
  • Emily Ward
    Awareness & Research

    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…
    Emily Ward
    09/26/2019
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    Awareness & Research

    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…
    Lorraine Kember
    06/10/2019
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    Awareness & Research

    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.
    Lorraine Kember
    06/04/2019
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    Awareness & Research

    10 Shocking GIFs of Workplace Asbestos Exposure

    Imagine working in a cloud of toxic mineral fibers that can lodge in your lung tissue permanently. It doesn’t cause any immediate symptoms, so…
    Daniel King
    04/09/2019
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