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A group of patients joins the patient panel at the 2023 International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma to discuss their experiences of diagnosis, finding an expert
Joseph George, RN, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center presents at the 2023 International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma on palliative symptom management in patients with mesothelioma.
Making an impact on mesothelioma research, education, support and advocacy can include a variety of ways depending on a supporter’s comfort level and ability. Mackenzie
Lawyers Joseph Belluck of Belluck & Fox, and Dawn Besserman of MRHFM discuss legal issues surrounding a mesothelioma diagnosis. Moderated by Cheryl Bruner. https://youtu.be/JbP7hZPMyoA This is
Julie White, RN, OCN is an experienced oncology nurse with 18 years in the field. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and is
Peritoneal mesothelioma can be treated surgically (i.e. HIPEC) and/or systemically (chemotherapy or immunotherapy). This session features two medical oncologists and three peritoneal mesothelioma surgeons as
Genetic mutations coupled with environmental factors can lead to the development of cancer, including mesothelioma. Some of those mutations have prognostic implications, while others may