International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma
On June 26-28, researchers, patients, family members, physicians, and politicians will gather in Washington D.C. to answer one question: what is the cure for mesothelioma?
Reaching a cure means implementing safe and effective treatments to mesothelioma patients across the world. The attainability of this goal is dependent upon the cooperation of the entire mesothelioma community; in order for researchers to develop new drug therapies and treatments, mesothelioma studies must have significant financial backing and public support. In raising awareness and offering patients advice and guidance, participants in the upcoming International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma will be bringing their cause to the forefront of attention among the political and medical realms.
Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation's International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma aims to show that by combining social awareness, patient support, scientific research, and political advocacy, the fight against mesothelioma is at its strongest. Hosted on Capitol Hill, the symposium will address four main elements: research, education, support, and advocacy.
The conference will include large group forums, small break-out sessions, individual meetings with Senators and political staff, a recognition and award ceremony, and informational lunches. For the full symposium agenda and details on travel and lodging click here.
Registration for the symposium is ongoing, and MARF has generously extended the discounted fee deadline to June 5. To register for the symposium online, visit this link. The foundation also offers extensive financial aid--including covering the airfare and hotel costs-- for patients and family members that need it. Contact the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation for more information.
I don’t understand the first paragraph of this article at all. The cure lies ONLY in new treatments. Other things, such as support, are very important especially given there aren’t effective treatments for mesothelioma, but they are not cures. Ask any patient or family member, what is the cure for mesothelioma? I bet none would say it was support or raising awareness. They would say it was simply effective treatments and erradication of the disease from the person’s body so they can go living without it, such as happens with other cancers. To reach this goal there needs to be millions of dollars put into research. A goal of the conference may be support for patients and raising awareness of the disease, but it is not a cure for the disease.
Faye,
Thank you for your input, you are absolutely correct. I have edited the paragraph to more accurately reflect the intentions of the article: without education,awareness, and support, mesothelioma research will not receive the funding required to develop a medical cure. You put it perfectly in saying that millions of dollars must be poured into research. Reaching this financial goal means incorporating the efforts of the whole mesothelioma community.