Mesothelioma conference to take place after National Mesothelioma Awareness Day

regional conference on September 27th, one day after National Mesothelioma Awareness Day. The conference will take place in New York City and will focus on treatments, research, occupational risks and legal ramifications.

The conference comes a day after the 10th annual National Mesothelioma Awareness Day on September 26th, an event originally spearheaded by MARF. The foundation is a non-profit which aims to spread mesothelioma awareness and raise money for mesothelioma research funding.

Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that is most strongly linked to asbestos exposure. The deadly disease can take decades to develop, often attacking the lungs or abdominal cavity.

 

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