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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.

News December 30, 2016 Tara Strand
Mesothelioma Concerns Grow with Increasing Building Renovations in Massachusetts

Mesothelioma Concerns Grow with Increasing Building Renovations in Massachusetts

The number of asbestos removal projects in Massachusetts has increased, causing much concern for workers to develop mesothelioma or related diseases.

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Awareness December 28, 2016 Lauren Serafin
2016 in Review: Recapping Mesothelioma Research

2016 in Review: Recapping Mesothelioma Research

Some major steps in the development of mesothelioma treatments and diagnosis were made in 2016. Read about them at the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance.

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News December 28, 2016 Tara Strand
New Mesothelioma Biomarker Shows Promise

New Mesothelioma Biomarker Shows Promise

A new biomarker (FGF18) has shown promise for patients with pleural mesothelioma according to a paper presented at the World Conference on Lung Canter.

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News December 23, 2016 Tara Strand
Dangerous Asbestos Levels In Devine, Texas’ Water

Dangerous Asbestos Levels In Devine, Texas’ Water

The city of Devine, Texas, has warned its residents that high levels of asbestos has been present in their drinking water for at a year or longer.

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Treatment December 21, 2016 Tara Strand
Keytruda®, Lung Cancer, and Mesothelioma

Keytruda®, Lung Cancer, and Mesothelioma

Keytruda® is shaping up to be a promising treatment for lung cancer, which could lead to the development of a new, more effective treatment for mesothelioma.

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News December 20, 2016 Tara Strand
$4 Million Asbestos Project Begun at Billings Courthouse

$4 Million Asbestos Project Begun at Billings Courthouse

A $4 million project to remove asbestos has begun at the former federal courthouse in downtown Billings, Montana, and will take 8 months to complete.

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News December 15, 2016 Tara Strand
Paterson, NJ Schools Sued for Mishandling Asbestos Removal

Paterson, NJ Schools Sued for Mishandling Asbestos Removal

Former Paterson (NJ) Schools Environmental Officer Brenda Zemo is suing the district saying it improperly handled asbestos during renovations.

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News December 14, 2016 Tara Strand
21st Century Cures Act Will Help Fight Mesothelioma and Other Cancers

21st Century Cures Act Will Help Fight Mesothelioma and Other Cancers

The 21st Century Cures Act has passed in both the House and Senate and will provide billions of dollars for researching cancer and other deadly diseases.

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