Outreach & Awareness
Cancer Specialists Reflect on Mesothelioma Awareness Day
- by Sean Marchese
- Outreach & Awareness
- Sep 16, 2020
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 rare cancer. A day dedicated…
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Flores: State of Cancer in 9/11 First Responders and Survivors
- by Dr. Raja Michael Flores
- Outreach & Awareness
- Sep 10, 2020
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 people died that day, but many…
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Participating in Mesothelioma Awareness Day amid COVID-19
- by Michelle Whitmer
- Outreach & Awareness
- Sep 1, 2020
Sept. 26 is Mesothelioma Awareness Day. This year, events that normally take place in person will be held virtually. The pandemic has affected how the loved ones of those…
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Ovarian Cancer Lawsuits Spark Asbestos-Contaminated Talc Research
- by Michelle Whitmer
- Outreach & Awareness
- Aug 31, 2020
September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. The disease is receiving more attention this year following multimillion-dollar verdicts awarded in talc lawsuits that sparked interest in ovarian cancer research.
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COVID-19 on 9/11: Virus Impacts Survivors, Commemorations
- by Tim Povtak
- Outreach & Awareness
- Aug 24, 2020
As a 9/11 World Trade Center first responder whose left foot was crushed by an 8,000-pound steel beam nearly two decades ago, John Feal doesn’t scare easily. But as Americans…
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Alton Miles for Meso Run/Walk Goes Virtual This Year
- by Fran Mannino
- Outreach & Awareness
- Aug 19, 2020
Even in the midst of a worldwide pandemic, family and friends of those affected by mesothelioma are continuing their efforts to raise awareness about the disease. The 12th…
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Asbestos-Related Lung Cancer: Prevention and Awareness
- by Sean Marchese
- Outreach & Awareness
- Jul 30, 2020
Aug. 1 is World Lung Cancer Day, and the American Lung Association is encouraging everyone to educate themselves on environmental risk factors and prevention through early screening. Lung cancer…
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COVID-19 Moves Washington Miles for Meso Run/Walk Online
- by Tim Povtak
- Outreach & Awareness
- Jun 29, 2020
Considering how the COVID-19 pandemic has shut down the world of sports, Diana Stewart just assumed there would be no Miles for Meso 5K Fun Run/Walk this year in her…
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Asbestos in Jewelry: Are You Wearing Asbestos Gemstones?
- by Michelle Whitmer
- Outreach & Awareness
- Apr 20, 2020
One of the lesser-known sources of asbestos exposure could be hiding in your jewelry box. If you like to wear gemstone jewelry, you might be wearing asbestos…
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Timeline: Asbestos Crisis in Philadelphia Schools
- by Daniel King
- Outreach & Awareness
- Feb 26, 2020
The Philadelphia School District has become the epicenter of the national issue of toxic asbestos in U.S. schools. Since October 2019, eleven Philadelphia schools have partially or…
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