MESOTHELIOMA APPLIED RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC
Mission:
The mission of the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (Meso Foundation) is to eradicate mesothelioma as a life-ending disease. Malignant mesothelioma is a rare cancer of the linings of the chest or abdomen. Asbestos exposure is the only known cause. The Meso Foundation solicits and rigorously reviews applications, and then awards significant grants, for research on the prevention, early detection, and treatment of mesothelioma. Through its web site and literature, its direct communications, and annual Symposium the Foundation provides patients, family members and physicians with hope, encouragement, and information. The Meso Foundation employs a full-time mesothelioma nurse practitioner to help patients navigate their treatments. In addition, the Foundation works to enhance awareness of this disease and to encourage federal funding for research.
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lka_
11/08/12
I had heard about the MARF for a number of years and was impressed by what I had read. However, in recent months I have been privileged to meet some of the key staff at MARF and was truly overwhelmed by their compassion and expertise. At the MARF conference in July 2012, there was an enormous amount...
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one lung
10/17/12
I was diagnosed with Pleural Mesothelioma in 2007 at the age of 31. I was told it was a deadly aggressive cancer. My doctors did not know alot about it and how to treat it. I was luckly sent to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in NYC where I had a great surgeon. Then after surgery I became ...
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Diane
07/30/09
Where do you turn when you've diagnosed with a deadly disease you can't even pronounce? The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation Inc., helped by dear childhood friend by providing her and her family with up-to-date research materials, treatment options, an incredible support system and hope...
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