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Our blog is a timely voice for cancer patients, caregivers, and those seeking information about mesothelioma and asbestos-related topics. By providing relevant news, personal stories, and practical insights, we will further spread awareness and nurture hope with the goal of one day eliminating mesothelioma.
Canada Bans Asbestos – Will the U.S. Be Next?
This morning, Science Minister Kirsty Duncan announced that Canada will implement a full ban on asbestos by 2018. “We are taking action that is…
What the 21st Century Cures Act Means for Mesothelioma
Last week, both houses of Congress passed the 21st Century Cures Act, a sweeping piece of legislation that will overhaul the way that medical…
Pipefitter’s Daughter Spreads the Word Daily About Asbestos and Mesothelioma
“My dad died far too young in my opinion,” Sandra Nobles Clark recently told the Mesothelioma + Asbestos Awareness Center. “He was 73 years…
EPA to Investigate the Possibility of Banning Asbestos
On November 29, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its list of the ten chemicals that the agency is going to be investigating…
The Challenges of Long-Distance Cancer Caregiving
This post is part of our series on caregiving for National Family Caregivers Month in November. Check out our previous post on caregiving tips…
Australian Editor Calls Keytruda “Last Stop” for Her Father’s Mesothelioma
“My dad is an incredible man,” Sandi Sieger recently told the Mesothelioma + Asbestos Awareness Center. “He’s the smartest guy I know, a bit…
Dr. Chapuis: Searching for the Right Immunotherapy Among Thousands of Possibilities
Dr. Aude Chapuis, an assistant member of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine, is…
Caregiving Tips from Caregivers
There’s no doubt about it: Caregiving can be extremely difficult. Not only do you need to attend to the needs of the person under…