Mesothelioma is a rare cancer affecting about three thousand Americans and their families each year. Globally, the number of mesothelioma cases is thought to be as high as ninety thousand. Mesothelioma is caused by toxic chemical asbestos, which the World Health Organization labels as a Type 1 carcinogen. While the health risks associated with asbestos have been known for decades, it continues to be used around the world in building and manufacturing industries.
The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (Meso Foundation) is a leading non-profit focused on mesothelioma awareness, education, patient advocacy and treatment research. To date, Meso Foundation has funded $7.1 million in research projects searching for a mesothelioma cure and studying closely related cancer issues. One of their top contributors is Simmons firm, which recently donated $250,000 and received the
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