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Mesothelioma Research Mesothelioma research and clinical trials cost a lot of money to survive. But, on the other hand, they are the lifeline to any Mesothelioma patient. Cancer centers across the United States provide a team of trained professionals leading the way to someday finding a treatment that will cure Mesothelioma. Most of these centers are government funded but that is not enough. This article is to provide the public with resources to where they can make a donation to help continue running these facilities. No amount is too small to maybe one day making sure that Mesothelioma is a disease that is non fatal. Mesothelioma Research Foundation of America http://www.mesorfa.org/support/ The Mesothelioma Research Foundation of America has a mission: fund research that will lead to the quickest cure for Mesothelioma. Mesothelioma, a cancer of the lining of the lungs caused by asbestos exposure, has very few treatment options at this time. Since the year 2001, the foundation has funded the opening of the Mesothelioma Laboratory under the supervision of Dr. Gill at the USC/Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center in Los Angeles. In the process, Dr. Gill (a board certified oncologist and hematologist) has received FDA approval from the U.S. Government to do Phase I Clinical Trials on a new Mesothelioma treatment drug called Veglin, whose research was 100% funded by the foundation. It proved successful in Phase I and Phase II of the clinical trials for Veglin began July 30th, 2004. We are all very excited at the possibilities of a more effective treatment over what presently is available for Mesothelioma victims. Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation http://www.marf.org/ The Meso Foundation is the national organization dedicated to eradicating Mesothelioma as a life-ending disease by: • funding the highest quality and most promising research projects from around the world through our rigorous peer-reviewed process; • helping patients connect with national meso experts and obtain the most up-to-date information on treatment options; • And advocating in Washington D.C. for federal Mesothelioma research funding to stop this national tragedy. The work of the Foundation is funded by meso patients and their families who have invested generously in the search for a cure, as well as law firms, drug companies, and companies formerly involved with asbestos, all of whom have joined in the common mission of curing the disease. The American Cancer Society http://www.cancer.org/docroot/home/index.asp The American Cancer Society is making a difference every day in the lives of people touched by cancer. Your contributions help fund our programs of research, education, advocacy, and service, which are leading us toward our ultimate goal—the elimination of cancer. Every donation counts. Lung Cancer Alliance http://www.lungcanceralliance.org/involved/donate.html As the only not-for-profit organization dedicated solely to helping lung cancer survivors in the United States, the Lung Cancer Alliance relies on your generous donations. Support from you, the patients, survivors, family members, friends, and healthcare professionals -- makes it possible for us to create and maintain the programs we offer. We treasure our donors. You make it possible for the Lung Cancer Alliance to serve people today and to continue expanding our lung cancer advocacy work. Cancer Hope Network http://www.cancerhopenetwork.org/ Cancer Hope Network is a not-for-profit organization that provides free and confidential one-on-one support to cancer patients and their families. We provide that support by matching cancer patients and/or family members with trained volunteers who have themselves undergone and recovered from a similar cancer experience. Through this matching process, we strive to provide support and hope, to help patients and family members look beyond the diagnosis, cope with treatment, and start living life to its fullest once again. In short, we strive to make a difference in their fight against cancer. All Text Copyright © Safety2005.org |
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