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Scroll to find news of interest to you, or search by category. The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation covers mesothelioma news for patients and their families. Our write-ups are heavily reliant on peer-reviewed medical research studies with input from mesothelioma experts from around the world but are also accessible to non-medical readers.
Despite 2020’s pandemic challenges, these Fundraise for Meso events raised much needed mesothelioma awareness and funds to support the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation. The Foundation is especially appreciative of these event organizers for their continued support and
In this video, Aaron Mansfield, MD, discusses a mesothelioma clinical trial currently available across the United States and in Canada using Keytruda (pembrolizumab) with or
A panel of four mesothelioma patients discusses fertility challenges with fertility specialists and among themselves. Topics covered include diagnosis, patient advocacy, fertility details and options,
Dr. Michele Carbone discusses the genetics of mesothelioma, and his research in this area, particularly as it relates to the BAP-1 gene. This interview is
The Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs’ (CDMPR), Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program (PRCRP) consumer advocates Katie Jamieson and Jessica Blackford-Cleeton recently participated in the evaluation
Garrett Nash, MD, discusses peritoneal and benign presentations of mesothelioma and their respective treatment. Dr. Nash is a surgical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer
Moderated by Daniel Sterman, MD, this panel of mesothelioma patients who underwent an EPP (extrapleural pneumonectomy — lung removal) discuss their experience and side-effects prior
This “Fundraising for the Foundation” panel discusses their Fundraise for Meso events, best practices, and answered questions from moderator Katie Jamieson, co-chair of the Community