Mission Statement
We are dedicated to supporting the much needed
medical research to find a cure for Mesothelioma and to
help patients and their families devastated by the
diagnosis of malignant Mesothelioma.
Definition
Malignant mesothelioma (pronounced "Meez-o-thee-lee-o-ma"),
also known as "asbestos cancer," is a
rare form of cancer found in the lining of the chest,
lungs, or abdomen. This lining is called the
mesothelium and is where mesothelioma gets its
name. Mesothelioma is an incurable cancer. "Mesothelioma is a difficult and
challenging disease - no one deserves to get
mesothelioma. My hope is that with increased awareness,
funding for research and new clinical studies we will be
able to extend the life of patients with mesothelioma
and decrease their suffering," states
Pasi A. Janne
M.D., Ph.D., Lowe Center for Thoracic Oncology,
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School.
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