Topic: Family

The 10th annual Meso Foundation Symposium, scheduled March 7-8 in Las Vegas, is quickly approaching. The annual conference is an inclusive event covering topics of interest to mesothelioma patients, caregivers and families who have lost…

A six-year-old Pennsylvania girl dying of leukemia underwent an experimental gene therapy treatment last April in which a disabled HIV virus was used to reprogram her immune system to attack cancer cells. The treatment nearly…

The holidays—from Thanksgiving through Christmas and Hanukkah to New Year’s— are often a hectic round of shopping, meal planning, socializing and celebration. Holiday preparations and activities can be exhausting even if you’re in the peak…

Asbestos is a recognized carcinogen that causes life-threatening respiratory disease including mesothelioma and asbestosis when inhaled or swallowed. Federal regulations govern the handling, transportation and disposal of asbestos-containing materials during demolition and asbestos removal projects. …

A recent article published in the British Journal of Cancer discusses occupational cancers that are prevalent in Britain including lung cancer and mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that develops in the protective lining…