VETERANS &
MESOTHELIOMA
Sadly, veterans are 4x more likely to get mesothelioma than are civilians, as a result of in-service asbestos exposure. Get the facts about asbestos exposure in the military.
MESOTHELIOMA
LATEST NEWS
Our funding of medical research for cures of asbestos diseases enables us to provide mesothelioma patients with the latest news about advancements in treatment options.
MESOTHELIOMA
IMMUNOTHERAPY
Immunotherapy is one of the most exciting new developments in mesothelioma treatment today. Learn about the various approaches to immunotherapy and how they each work.
LEARN ABOUT
CUTTING EDGE TREATMENT OPTIONS
ONLY AVAILABLE THROUGH CLINICAL TRIALS
Contact our clinical trial navigators or use our self-service web access to identify all of the mesothelioma clinical trials which you or someone you know may be eligible.
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MESOTHELIOMA
CAREGIVERS’ GUIDE
Mesothelioma caregivers take on a vital role in the patient’s journey, often with little preparation for the road ahead. Our guide is designed to educate and support you.
HEALTH, DIET &
EXERCISE TIPS
Side effects that can come with mesothelioma treatments can be challenging. Learn how healthy food choices and exercise can help in the battle against nausea, fatigue, and more.
EMOTIONAL
SUPPORT
A mesothelioma diagnosis often impacts your emotions, as well as family and social relationships. Learn how to be more at peace with yourself and others in your daily living.
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PAYING FOR TREATMENT
Anyone diagnosed with mesothelioma has the right to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages or pension benefits, and for the pain and suffering that comes with this life-threatening illness.
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READ OUR LATEST BLOG POSTS
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How to Create a Cancer Caregiver Plan
05/11/2018 - Caregiver SupportREAD MORE »When your spouse or another close family member is diagnosed with mesothelioma, you take on a new role: cancer caregiver. While caregiving for someone with a serious form of cancer like mesothelioma can seem overwhelming, it can also be a rewarding way to stay close to your loved one and to be of…
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Mesothelioma Clinical Trial Explores Targeted Radiotherapy
05/07/2018 - Clinical TrialsREAD MORE »Radiation treatment is one of the three primary mesothelioma treatments (the other two are chemotherapy and surgery). Radiation can be effective at reducing the size of mesothelioma tumors, especially in conjunction with chemotherapy. But, like the other standard mesothelioma treatments, radiotherapy has its limits. A new mesothelioma clinical trial will explore a method…
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Who Do I Need on My Mesothelioma Healthcare Team?
04/30/2018 - Mesothelioma TreatmentREAD MORE »The composition of your mesothelioma healthcare team will depend on your mesothelioma type and the stage at which you are diagnosed. The medical professionals who will provide support to you and your family may change over time, as your needs change. When you understand what mesothelioma healthcare providers you need and want to…
MESOTHELIOMA FAMILY STORIES
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Mesothelioma Families: The Hellams
Mesothelioma families are under enormous pressure. The medical, emotional, physical, and financial strain of this deadly cancer is crushing. But mesothelioma families bond together to face up to these challenges. They know that bonding together gives them the strength to fight this asbestos-caused disease. When Jim Hellam joined the ranks of mesothelioma families,…
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Mesothelioma Families: The Stillmans
No one could say that Bud Stillman’s life was boring. His military service encompassed two wars and his pursuit of the woman he loved is a romantic story that spans continents. He even wrote a memoir about his adventurous life. But when Bud was diagnosed with mesothelioma in July of 2010, he and…
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Mesothelioma Families: The Vests
Most people are in their 60s or older when they get the bad news of a mesothelioma diagnosis. Timothy Vest and his wife were shocked to learn that they would be joining the ranks of mesothelioma families when he was just 44 years old. He had three small children and a promising career…
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Mavis Nye One of Few People in the World in Recovery from Mesothelioma
A mesothelioma diagnosis is often thought to be a death sentence. While the mortality rate from mesothelioma is still depressingly high, a few long-term survivors give hope that better treatments and maybe even a cure for mesothelioma are around the corner. Mavis Nye is one of these rare survivors. Mavis Nye was diagnosed…
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Mesothelioma Families: Growing Up with Asbestos
For some mesothelioma families, the danger of asbestos exposure is inter-generational. Parents bring home asbestos dust on their work clothing and transmit it to children. Children in these mesothelioma families sometimes grow up and go to work in the same facilities as their parents, adding to their asbestos exposure. It’s no accident when,…
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The Clemmons Family
Randy and Debbie Clemmons and their sons Brady and Garrett lived just across the bay from San Francisco. They had been married 24 years when Randy was diagnosed with mesothelioma. He had just turned 51. Randy was the morning drive host at a Christian radio station, a dream job he pursued as his…
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The Bankhead Family
There’s a bright dividing line between the day before you or a loved one gets a mesothelioma diagnosis and the day after. One day, you’re just one among a million other ordinary families, going about your daily routine. The next, you’ve joined the ranks of mesothelioma families. For those who have made the…
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RESEARCH WE'VE FUNDED
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Kazan Law Funds Research on Pleural Mesothelioma Tumor Staging
05/09/2018 - FoundationREAD MORE »At the 14th Conference of the International Mesothelioma Interest Group (iMig) in Ottawa, Canada, this May, mesothelioma research was presented in a number of plenary sessions and dozens of mini-symposiums. The topics of the sessions ranged from mesothelioma immunotherapy and surgery to imaging and biomarkers. Many advances in the study and diagnosis of…
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Kazan Law Gold Sponsor for International Mesothelioma Interest Group 2018
04/27/2018 - FoundationREAD MORE »Starting on May 2, 2018, a remarkable group of people will gather in Ottawa, Canada: the International Mesothelioma Interest Group. The group is made up of medical researchers, oncologist, doctors, and advocates bound together by their interest in advancing knowledge about mesothelioma tumors and mesothelioma treatment. Steven Kazan, Founding, Senior and Managing Partner…
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Mesothelioma Immunotherapy Clinical Trials Target Mesothelin Protein
11/27/2017 - Clinical TrialsREAD MORE »Mesothelioma immunotherapy treatments are producing good results for some mesothelioma patients and offering hope for many more. Research into new and better mesothelioma immunotherapy protocols is ongoing; there are a large number of clinical trials underway, with the promise of new treatments for mesothelioma patients. Several recent studies have focused attention on a…