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Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation Inc

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Causes: Cancer, Cancer Research, Health

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 Foundation solicits and rigorously reviews applications, and then awards significant grants for research on the prevention, early detection, and treatment of mesothelioma. Through its website and literature, its direct communications, and its annual International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma, the Foundation provides patients, family members, and physicians with hope, encouragement, and information. The 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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4 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters

Marcella B. Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

10/21/2019

A great organization truly dedicated to help mesothelioma research with fundraising activity and people affected by mesothelioma providing all the info useful to deal with this disease.

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Kirk4 Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

10/20/2016

I've spent over 30 years in litigation arising from asbestos. In those years, this group stands alone - by far - as the top group advocating for scientific research and providing educational, emotional and financial support for patients and their caregivers. No other group has - or will have - the knowledge, compassion and tenacity of Mary, Melinda and the entire team.

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Dr. Lee M. Krug Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

10/05/2013

I am a medical oncologist who treats a large number of patients with mesothelioma. From a physician's point of view, perhaps the most important aspect of the organization is the grant support they provide to fund research. Too few grant opportunities are available for this uncommon disease, yet MARF has been a consistent source of funding over the years for the top, scientifically peer reviewed projects in mesothelioma. Equally important, though, is, the tremendous emotional and educational support that MARF provides to my patients. I give each of my mesothelioma patients information about the foundation, and everyone who contacts them has benefited. I have been involved with MARF for about 10 years, and have seen dramatic change in organization over that time. The foundation has clearly established itself as the leading advocacy, educational, and scientific organization fighting this disease.

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lka_ Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

11/08/2012

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 of support for sufferers and carers as well as the opportunity for closed sessions where people could speak openly about their own situation. There are many people who talk big and deliver little but MARF IS THE REAL DEAL!

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