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    Peritoneal Mesothelioma

    Still Teaching, Still Healing: Michael Riso’s Mesothelioma Story

    Michael Riso doesn’t fit the picture most people imagine when they hear the word “mesothelioma.” The 65-year-old golf instructor from Largo, Florida, tells us…
    Travis Rodgers
    04/13/2026
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    Advocacy

    Jose Ortiz Joins Abdominal Cancers Alliance Advisory Committee

    The Mesothelioma Center’s Jose Ortiz has been invited to join the Abdominal Cancers Alliance Partner Advisory Committee. This new committee formed to empower and…
    Travis Rodgers
    03/30/2026
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    Treatment & Doctors

    Webinar Recap: Surgery for Pleural Mesothelioma

    Our most recent exclusive webinar, Surgery for Pleural Mesothelioma, gave patients and their families a chance to hear directly from one of the world’s…
    Travis Rodgers
    03/07/2026
  • Specialists performing mesothelioma surgery
    Treatment & Doctors

    Upcoming Free Webinar: Surgery for Pleural Mesothelioma

    This free webinar gives pleural mesothelioma patients, caregivers and families a clear, expert-led look at surgery as a treatment option. On March 4 at…
    Travis Rodgers
    02/28/2026
  • Couple sharing mesothelioma journey updates online
    Health & Wellness

    Sharing Mesothelioma News: Who, What & How on Your Terms

    How to talk about a mesothelioma diagnosis and keep friends and families looped in with health updates is a topic that comes up often…
    Dana Nolan
    02/05/2026
  • Mesothelioma survivor and his wife look to the future with hope.
    Health & Wellness

    Beyond Resolution Season: Mesothelioma & Sustaining Hope

    The start of each new year brings a familiar pressure: resolutions to be more positive, more hopeful and more determined. For mesothelioma patients and…
    Dana Nolan
    01/26/2026
  • A Team Effort to Make a Meal
    Health & Wellness

    Webinar Recap: Mesothelioma Nutrition Tips for the Holidays

    Our recent webinar, Holiday Nutrition Tips for People Diagnosed With Mesothelioma, gave patients and caregivers down-to-earth solutions to tackle holiday nutrition challenges. Registered Nurse…
    Travis Rodgers
    11/25/2025
  • Family enjoying a holiday dinner together.
    Health & Wellness

    Upcoming Free Webinar: Holiday Nutrition Tips for Mesothelioma

    Our next free Mesothelioma Center webinar will share practical holiday nutrition strategies. Join Karen Selby, RN and dietitian Dr. Sylvia Klinger, DBA, MS, RDN…
    Travis Rodgers
    11/14/2025
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    Advocacy

    Ongoing Impact of Asbestos in Construction: A Safety Perspective

    Carter Daly is a construction management major at Kent State University with a concentration in safety management. Through his coursework and internships with Michels Power and RiverReach Construction, he has developed a strong commitment to improving workplace safety and sustainability in the construction industry. After graduation, he plans to pursue a career in project management, where he can advocate for safer building practices, proper handling of hazardous materials and stronger compliance with safety standards. His ultimate goal is to help protect construction workers and communities from preventable risks like asbestos exposure.
    Carter Daly
    11/12/2025
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    Advocacy

    Importance of Awareness & Early Detection in Mesothelioma: A Call to Action for Families and Communities

    James Coon is pursuing a degree in business and human resources at Western Governors University. After graduation, he plans to apply his education and experience in the Air Force and corporate environments to build a career in human resources management. His goal is to create workplaces that prioritize employee growth, well-being and ethical leadership, while contributing to long-term organizational success. He is passionate about helping others reach their full potential and hopes to make a lasting, positive impact on employees and the communities he serves.
    James Coon
    11/12/2025
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