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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.
For MesoTV, we brought back a valuable conversation about complementary vs alternative therapies from a previous conference on malignant mesothelioma in New York City. In
Due to the pandemic, the 10th annual Kayaking 4 Meso is virtual and free to register (by Sept. 1). This annual Fundraise for Meso event,
In this video, Jane Churpek, MD, MS, discusses inherited genetics and mesothelioma, in particular as they relate to the BAP1 gene and the BRCA2. Specifically, she covers how
Elliot Wakeam, MD, discussed mesothelioma treatment at the University of Michigan. Dr. Wakeam is a thoracic and lung transplant surgeon and assistant professor who uses
After a successful inaugural event last fall, Music for Meso (MFM) is back for year two with a virtual twist. This year’s MFM will feature musicians,
Adnan Jaigirdar, MD, FACS, provides an overview of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expanded access program (compassionate use) for investigative therapies for mesothelioma patients. Dr. Jaigirdar is
Five mesothelioma patients — Heather Von St. James, Rich Mosca, Liam Bradley, John Panza and Sara Babin — gathered for a community panel discussion on
Charles Hesdorffer, MD discussed the immune system and its response to viral infections such as COVID-19, especially as it relates to mesothelioma patients. Dr. Hesdorffer
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