Between 2000-3000 people are diagnosed with mesothelioma each year. Of those who have been diagnosed, nearly 80% are men over the age of 60. The only known cause of mesothelioma is asbestos exposure. Those who have been exposed to elevated levels of asbestos are at a heightened right of contracting this cancer. The most common  Continue Reading »

MRHFM employees geared up for participation in their fourth annual Pedal the Cause in St. Louis, Missouri.  The two day event’s primary purpose is to raise money for cancer research.  On Sunday, employees rode anywhere from 25 to 75 miles or on a stationary bike for a predetermined time, while others chose to donate their  Continue Reading »

With a recent public spotlight being shed on Veterans Affairs benefit programs, MRHFM takes this opportunity to urge US Navy Veterans to monitor asbestos-related mesothelioma symptoms. Mesothelioma is a deadly disease that is caused through exposure to asbestos. Mesothelioma develops when asbestos fibers are ingested and create a buildup of tumor tissue in the affected  Continue Reading »

The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization will once again project the “Voice of the Victims” at the 11th annual International Asbestos Awareness Conference to be held April 17-19, 2015 in Washington, D.C. The three-day international conference features various presentation sessions related to the latest medical advancements, patient and caregiver advice, prevention, and advocacy, and brings in  Continue Reading »

The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization has declared a global asbestos awareness week throughout April 1-7, 2015. Many organizations support this initiative including the American Association for Justice. “This Asbestos Awareness Week, we honor and remember the countless lives lost to asbestos diseases, and we renew our commitment to seek justice and accountability from the corporations  Continue Reading »