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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…
Michael Becich, MD, PhD explains the background and purpose of the National Mesothelioma Virtual Tissue Bank (NMVB) — the only national tissue and data repository…
Susan Gillette, LAc led a tutorial on a technique called “tapping” with Katie Jamieson and Heather Von St James, co-chairs of our Community Advisory Board.…
Liz Darlison, head of services at Mesothelioma UK, spoke with Mary Hesdorffer, NP, about mesothelioma treatment in the United Kingdom during COVID-19 and in general. Liz is a…
Anna Nowak, MD, PhD, speaks about immunotherapy and combination of immunotherapy and chemotherapy for mesothelioma patients. She also discusses COVID-19’s effects on mesothelioma in treatment in Australia.…
Buerkley Rose, MSN, RN, discusses how the University of Chicago’s mesothelioma program has adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic: Clinical Trials: Paused. Telemedicine, including psycho-oncology services: Available. Surgery:…
Dr. R. Taylor Ripley discusses his research interests, diet and cancer, as well as seeking care and the mesothelioma program at Baylor College of Medicine during COVID-19: Telemedicine: Available…
Dr. Marjorie G. Zauderer reviews the changes at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, located in NYC, during COVID-19: Telemedicine: Available + Dr. Zauderer provides tips for…
Dr. James Stevenson, a thoracic oncologist at Cleveland Clinic, informs our community on how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting his institution: Consultations: Available via telemedicine.…
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