The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation will host its 11th International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma, as well as a concurrent scientific seminar, on March 5-7, in Alexandria, VA.
Alexandria, VA (PRWEB) January 31, 2014
The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation is in the last planning stages of its 11th International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma for the mesothelioma community, as well as its first scientific seminar exclusive to scientists, both scheduled to take place on March 5-7, in Alexandria, VA.
This year, the Meso Foundation will be hosting two concurrent events. The International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma, a conference for the entire meso community now in its 11th year, will be complemented by a scientific seminar. As always, the Meso Foundation’s Symposium will be geared to attendees from all walks of life, including patients and their families, advocates, medical professionals, and those who have lost a loved one to this disease.
The Mesothelioma Scientific Seminar is a new program for medical professionals only, established this year and chaired by Drs. Richard Alexander of the University of Maryland and Lee Krug of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. In order to encourage and facilitate a high level of information-sharing, collaboration and learning, these sessions are not open to the general public. However, the renowned physicians presenting and attending the Seminar will be available to interact with Symposium attendees outside of their sessions.
For those unable to travel to attend the conference, the Meso Foundation will be live streaming most sessions. The free live stream is a real-time broadcast of the Thursday and Friday sessions of the Symposium. Only a computer (or smart phone/device) and an internet connection are needed to access the live stream, which will be available athttps://www.curemeso.org/symposium. The same webpage also contains the full agenda of the event.
Some of the topics covered during the Symposium and its live stream include pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma, immunotherapy, post-surgical recovery, early detection and biomarkers, cancer stem cells, radiation oncology, chemotherapy: poison or antidote, pulmonary health, translation, comprehensive cancer program development, state of research, chemo brain, survivorship panel, asbestos risks, empowered patient, advocacy and meetings with elected officials, getting involved, and an update on the work of the Meso Foundation.
A detailed agenda of the Mesothelioma Scientific Seminar is available at https://www.curemeso.org/symposium.
Mesothelioma is a malignant tumor of the lining of the lung, abdomen, or heart known to be caused by exposure to asbestos. Medical experts consider it one of the most aggressive and deadly of all cancers. Approximately 3,500 Americans are diagnosed with mesothelioma every year and an estimated one-third were exposed while serving in the Navy or working in shipyards.
ABOUT THE MESOTHELIOMA APPLIED RESEARCH FOUNDATION
The Meso Foundation is the only 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to eradicating mesothelioma and easing the suffering caused by this cancer. The Meso Foundation actively seeks philanthropic support to fund peer-reviewed mesothelioma research; provide patient support services and education; and advocate Congress for increased federal funding for mesothelioma research. The Meso Foundation is the only non-government funder of peer reviewed scientific research to establish effective treatments for mesothelioma and, ultimately, a cure for this extremely aggressive cancer. To date, the Foundation has awarded over $8.7 million to research. More information is available at https://www.curemeso.org.
