Patients & Family
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
The American Cancer Society offers a myriad of guidance and support options for cancer patients and their families. The website includes detailed information on all types of cancer, including mesothelioma.
ASBESTOS DISEASE AWARENESS ORGANIZATION
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is dedicated to banning the use of asbestos. It is singularly committed to anti-asbestos activism.
CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) includes several departments concerned with occupational safety and health including the Center for Injury Prevention and Control, and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR).
MESOTHELIOMA APPLIED RESEARCH FOUNDATION(Meso Foundation)
The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (MARF) website provides extensive information on asbestos and mesothelioma, coverage on breaking-news, and treatment information, including primary treatment options, clinical trials, and medical specialists. The website also provides information on support and advocacy programs.
NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE
The National Cancer Institute’s Web site provides accurate, up-to-date information about many types of cancer, information about clinical trials, resources for people dealing with cancer, and information for researchers and health professionals.
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) keeps an up to date website that contains reports on occupational exposure to asbestos and links to related governmental and educational publications.
NEVADA CANCER INTITUTE
The Nevada Cancer Institute (NCI) is dedicated to cancer treatment and research. It is a hub for clinical trials and novel drug therapies.
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO CANCER RESEARCH CENTER
For more than 20 years The University of Chicago has lead the way in the treatment and study of malignant mesothelioma. Through collaboration with the nation’s top pathologists, drug manufacturers, scientists, surgeons and nurses, the University of Chicago is dedicated to supreme care and consideration of mesothelioma patients.
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