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Awareness & ResearchTwenty years after 9/11 – the day that changed our country forever – I feel stronger than ever about taking care of the heroes…
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Preventing Mesothelioma Begins with a Ban on Asbestos
Let’s think hypothetically here. You’re at the doctor’s office having a conversation with your physician about preventative health measures. He or she is explaining… -
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Mesothelioma Survivor: Understanding the Dangers of Asbestos
Before I was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma, I didn’t even know what asbestos was. Let me remind you, I was a 21-year-old new mom… -
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A Survivor’s Mesothelioma Awareness Journey
About 99% of the time when I tell people the type of cancer I had, I’m met with blank stares. My favorite comeback line… -
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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. -
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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… -
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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… -
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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… -
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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,… -
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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…