Mesothelioma Help Cancer Organization

Our medical experts take a deep dive into how clinical trials have helped to develop some of the most important mesothelioma treatments available. https://www.mesotheliomahelp.org/mesothelioma-treatments-m/

A mesothelioma diagnosis is difficult for a patient's loved ones, too. Join the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation this coming Monday for a Caregivers' Support Group by telephone. Info to join in the link. https://calendar.time.ly/zlin/event/62911526/20201019200000

Because of the time sensitivity of asbestos claims, patients shouldn't delay in seeking legal advice for mesothelioma. We've put together a guide on what to look for when choosing representation. https://www.mesotheliomahelp.org/lawyer/#hire

Patients can improve their life expectancy by focusing on overall health and exploring every mesothelioma treatment option available, including clinical trials. https://www.mesotheliomahelp.org/mesothelioma/#prognosis

For the first time in 16 years, the FDA has approved a drug treatment specifically for mesothelioma. Learn more on our blog about the promise of #Opdivo (#nivolumab) and #Yervoy (#ipilimumab).

Free Download: Well-respected #asbestos attorney Joseph Belluck wrote the Patient's Guide to #Mesothelioma and we offer it free on our website. It's full of legal, medical, financial, and support information you can trust. https://www.mesotheliomahelp.org/mesothelioma-handbook/

Did you know veterans suffer from #mesothelioma at a higher rate than the general population? They make up about 30% of all U.S. cases. Learn why and how you can get help. https://www.mesotheliomahelp.org/veterans/

Fact: When disturbed, asbestos particles become airborne and can be easily inhaled. No amount of exposure is deemed safe. #MesotheliomaAwarenessDay #curemeso

Fact: Despite regulations limiting use of new asbestos, and workplace protections, asbestos is still present in tens of millions of homes, government buildings, and schools. #MesotheliomaAwarenessDay #curemeso

Fact: The latency period between asbestos exposure and development of mesothelioma is approximately 20-50 years. #MesotheliomaAwarenessDay #curemeso

Fact: 45,221 Americans have died of mesothelioma between 1999 and 2015. The annual number of deaths was higher in 2015 than it was in 1999. #MesotheliomaAwarenessDay #curemeso

Fact: Only 5-8% of all #mesothelioma patients live past 5 years after diagnosis. #MesotheliomaAwarenessDay #curemeso

Fact: With treatment, survival after #mesothelioma diagnosis is a median of 12 months. #MesotheliomaAwarenessDay #curemeso