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More Money for Mesothelioma Research Would Help

From our point of view as care providers and researchers, the minuscule fraction of money allocated to funding research for this rare disease is disheartening. Some law firms have acknowledged this funding gap and have supported research in the field. However, this philanthropy must be provided with no strings attached, without the expectation of getting legal referrals in return.

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Mesothelioma is a cancer of the lining on the lungs and chest cavity believed to be caused exclusively by asbestos fibers. Depending on their course of treatment, victims essentially suffocate to death, typically within months of diagnosis. There is no cure.

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Mesothelioma in Canada

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For One Asbestos Victim, Justice Is a Moving Target

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The Future of Mesothelioma Research: Basic Science Research

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Resources

Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation

The work of the Foundation is funded by meso patients and their families who have invested generously in the search for a cure, as well as law firms, drug companies, and companies formerly involved with asbestos, all of whom have joined in the common mission of curing the disease.

Mesothelioma & Asbestos Awareness Center

The Mesothelioma and Asbestos Awareness Center has long been recognized as the web's leading resource for relevant and up to date information regarding asbestos and its associated health complications.

Mesothelioma & Lung Cancer

This website was created to provide lung cancer and mesothelioma patients, their families and friends with up-to-date information.

Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance

The Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance at Mesothelioma.com is the web's most trusted information resource for individuals who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma and their families. Our mission, as a leading authority on this topic, is to continually provide relevant, timely, and factual information about asbestos exposure and its causal links to mesothelioma cancer.

Mesothelioma Center

The Mesothelioma Center online is dedicated to providing those who suffer from the cancer malignant mesothelioma--also known as asbestos cancer--or from asbestosis, or who know someone who does, with the most up to date information and support.

Mesothelioma Guide

Our mission is to guide mesothelioma patients and their loved ones toward answers, care options, and free health solutions that improve their lives.

Mesothelioma Help

There are multiple forms of mesothelioma. The differences involve the location in which the tumor begins, known as its origin site, and the type of cells that the tumor invades, known as its histological subtype.

Mesothelioma Justice Network

People diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases like mesothelioma are victims of asbestos exposure. The Mesothelioma Justice Network fights on behalf of patients, demanding justice from negligent asbestos companies. Know your legal rights and take action today.

Mesothelioma USA

There are about 2,000 new cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed in the United States each year. Workers who have been exposed to asbestos on the job are at risk.

Mesothelioma Veterans Center

No one gets left behind. To that end, we strive to provide veterans diagnosed with asbestos illnesses the best information, advice and assistance we possibly can. From filing for VA Disability Compensation to helping veterans find the best medical treatment, we never stop fighting.

Mesothelioma Watch

A Comprehensive Consumer Resource Concerning Asbestos & Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma.net

Learn about the latest treatments available for mesothelioma patients.

Fight Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma News is dedicated to bringing you comprehensive information on a full range of topics about mesothelioma, including treatment, support, and legal help.

Surviving Mesothelioma

In his book Surviving Mesothelioma and Other Cancers: A Patient's Guide, Mr. Kraus offers practical advice on what he did to beat the odds so that others can too.