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Matt Mauney Matt Mauney

Women: The New Faces of Mesothelioma

Historically, mesothelioma is a cancer that mostly affects older men who were exposed to asbestos while serving in the military or working certain blue-collar jobs. But the gender gap is closing as mesothelioma incidence rates among women are on the rise. Women now comprise nearly one-fourth of all cases.

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The writers at Asbestos.com bring a mix of experience to the issues, topics and experts they interview, as well as a deep understanding and compassion for you and your loved ones affected by this cancer.

Joey Rosenberg

Joey Rosenberg

Writer

Joey Rosenberg is a researcher and content writer for The Mesothelioma Center. He is an alumnus of the University of Central Florida with a background in technical writing. Joey joined The Mesothelioma Center in 2011 to raise awareness and understanding of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. If you have a story idea for Joey, please email him at jrosenberg@asbestos.com.

Tim Povtak

Tim Povtak

Senior Content Writer

Tim Povtak is an award-winning writer with more than 30 years of reporting national and international news. His most recent experience is in researching and writing about asbestos litigation issues and asbestos-related conditions like mesothelioma. If you have a story idea for Tim, please email him at tpovtak@asbestos.com.

Michelle Whitmer

Michelle Whitmer

Writer

Joining the team in February 2008 as a writer and editor, Michelle Whitmer has translated medical jargon into patient-friendly information at Asbestos.com for more than eight years. Michelle is a registered yoga teacher, a member of the Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine, and was quoted by The New York Times on the risks of asbestos exposure. If you have a story idea for Michelle, please email her at michelle@asbestos.com.

Cara Tompot

Cara Tompot

Social Media Specialist

Cara joined The Mesothelioma Center as Social Media Specialist in July 2015 to continue her mission of making a difference in world. Every day, Cara speaks with survivors, caregivers and their loved ones in the online mesothelioma community to answer questions and offer emotional support. If you have a story idea for Cara or you'd like to learn more about social media, please email her at ctompot@asbestos.com.

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Michelle Whitmer Michelle Whitmer
Research & Clinical Trials

Importance, Obstacles & Stories of Mesothelioma Clinical Trials

Richard M. faced a grim outlook on life when doctors diagnosed him with mesothelioma in 2012. He had one year to live. After undergoing an aggressive surgery, the Tennessee native turned to a targeted therapy clinical trial — and it worked.

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Tim Povtak Tim Povtak
Veterans & Military

How Asbestos Kills America’s Veterans

The U.S. government never warned servicemen who fought for America about the deadly long-term effects of asbestos exposure in the military. Now, a broken VA health care system fails them a second time by abandoning veterans dying of mesothelioma.

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Joey Rosenberg Joey Rosenberg
Asbestos Exposure & Bans

Asbestos Cover-Up

Court documents provide irrefutable proof the asbestos industry leveraged its power and influence to keep workers and the public in the dark about the hazards of asbestos. Workers were not warned about the carcinogen, and their families paid for the industry's negligence. Dozens of companies are implicated in the decades-long cover-up.

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Last Modified February 13, 2017