The first ever Mesothelioma Awareness Day is scheduled to take place on September 26 and to commemorate the milestone event, the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation has put together a banner and video display at 10 Rockefeller Plaza. The purpose of the event is to raise awareness about mesothelioma, a deadly cancer caused by exposure to the mineral asbestos.
The banner and video for the event were donated by EHE International and will highlight important facts about the cancer. Mesothelioma affects nearly 3,000 people each year in the United States alone. Once the cancer is diagnosed, victims have about an 18-month window in order to seek treatment. Although many have overcome the illness through radiation, surgery or chemotherapy, there is no known cure for mesothelioma currently.
Although asbestos has been banned for use in the United States, many other countries continue to use it because of its durability and strength in creating materials as well as building structures. There are strict guidelines for the removal of asbestos but unfortunately, many people do not adhere to them.
Mesothelioma is considered to be one of the most deadly forms of cancer. It is extremely difficult to diagnose because oftentimes, victims do not exhibit any symptoms. Furthermore, it can take up to 50 years for symptoms to manifest, if they do, leaving the victims completely unaware that they need medical attention.
The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation has been working on getting help for mesothelioma victims and increasing national awareness for the cancer. The foundation is a national non-profit organization that dedicates itself to funding research for the cancer and providing support for those afflicted with mesothelioma. It has already funded $6.4 million in projects through various grants.
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