Today was a big day for immunotherapy news. Two studies we have been following closely have released their final data analyses, plus we learned that…
With only one FDA-approved treatment for mesothelioma (a chemotherapy combination of Alimta (pemetrexed) and cisplatin), most advances in mesothelioma treatment are still considered experimental. As…
Mesothelioma is not lung cancer, but many experts who treat mesothelioma also treat lung cancer. Therefore, this enormous conference which often boasts 7,000 to 8,000…
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. David Sugarbaker, a beloved mesothelioma surgeon and researcher. He leaves a huge void in the mesothelioma…
On August 26, Mary Hesdorffer, NP, executive director of the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation, and Heather Von St. James, a mesothelioma warrior and advocate, were interviewed by Soledad O’Brien on her program Matter of Fact. The interview, taped at the Newseum in Washington, D.C., covered recent EPA changes to rules…
The Bruce A. Waite 5K celebrates seven years fighting back against mesothelioma and honoring the life of former Mansfield Senior High School teacher (1959-1989), Bruce…
Today, the Meso Foundation wrote a letter to the acting administrator of the EPA urging the agency to account for legacy asbestos when evaluating asbestos…
Effective today, Aug. 1, the Meso Foundation’s new office location will be 1615 L Street NW, Suite 430, Washington, D.C. 20036. Our office numbers will…
IMPORTANT: This is a new action! Even if you’ve already contacted your congressional representatives about establishing the patient registry, please also take this action targeted at…
As many in our community are aware, last Thursday, July 19, there was a steam pipe explosion in Manhattan’s Flatiron district. While clean-up operations are…