A Firsthand Look at Treating Asbestos Cancers 25 Years After 9/11
Dr. Raja Flores, thoracic surgeon at Mount Sinai in New York, joins Asbestos.com to discuss 25 years of treating patients with asbestos exposure after 9/11. Dr. Flores shares his personal experience caring for people diagnosed with mesothelioma and lung cancer connected to Ground Zero exposure, including what doctors have learned about diagnosis, treatment and long-term health risks. He also discusses why asbestos-related diseases can take decades to develop and what people with a history of 9/11 exposure should know about their health.
Financial Advocate, Board Certified Patient Advocate, and VA-Accredited Claims Agent
Danielle DiPietro is a Financial Advocate, Board Certified Patient Advocate, and VA-accredited claims agent at The Mesothelioma Center, the nation’s most trusted mesothelioma resource. She helps all mesothelioma patients and their families find the best answers to their financial and VA questions.
Missy Miller
Medical Outreach Director
Missy Miller is the medical outreach director for The Mesothelioma Center, the nation’s most trusted mesothelioma resource. She writes about outreach initiatives as a contributing author for Asbestos.com.
Dr. Catherine Perrault
Chief Medical Officer and Board-Certified Family Physician
Dr. Catherine Perrault is a Chief Medical Officer with The Mesothelioma Center’s Medical Outreach Program and a Board-Certified Family Physician. She helps patients and their families understand their treatment options. Dr. Perrault also provides resources about clinical trials that may help patients.
Walter Pacheco
Managing Editor
Managing Editor Walter Pacheco is an award-winning journalist with over 20 years of experience. He filled integral roles at the Miami Herald and Orlando Sentinel news organizations before joining The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com, the nation's most trusted mesothelioma resource.
Kailene De Leon
Public Relations Specialist
Kailene De Leon is a Public Relations Specialist for The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com, the nation's most trusted mesothelioma resource. She leads media relations and outreach efforts to connect patients, caregivers and the public with trusted information and support.
Amy Edel
Senior Editor and Content Strategist
Amy Edel came to The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com, the nation’s most trusted mesothelioma resource, with more than 25 years of professional experience in journalism, publishing, public relations, branding, advertising and corporate communications.
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