The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) held its Annual Meeting on June 2-6, 2017 in Chicago. The Meso Foundation’s CEO, Melinda Kotzian, had the…
On June 5, Anna Nowak, MD, PhD, of the University of Western Australia and member of the Meso Foundation’s Science Advisory Board, presented phase II…
This morning, Arnaud Scherpereel, MD, PhD, head of the Pulmonary and Thoracic Oncology Department at the University Hospital of Lille in France, presented the results…
Getting stepped down to the floor was a very nice change from the ICU. For one thing, I was feeling better. That was the whole…
In complete contradistinction to the ambiguity of the long white coat, you, dear patient, are wearing something that tells the entire world precisely who you…
A few days passed in the hospital. Some of my friends came to visit. The mix of people who came to visit was interesting, too.…
Mesothelioma is best known as the cancer associated with exposure to asbestos. A lesser known fact about mesothelioma is that the period between the exposure/s…
by Ann Toney On July 2, 2013, I checked myself into an ER, but not the one I worked in. I wanted to be in…
We are deeply saddened by Tara DeAugustinis’ passing. Tara and her husband Rich have become symbols of strength in the mesothelioma community, as they shared their story with the world. Through regular updates beginning with Tara’s diagnosis in early 2016, they informed us of their joys and successes, setbacks and…
oday was one of the best and worst days of my life. At noon I had the opportunity to watch my daughter receive an incredible honor at school. She received Wesleyan’s “Outstanding Achievement Award” for 9th grade girls.