Mesothelioma.net content reviewer and editor Anne Courtney began her nursing studies at San Diego State University before working at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla beginning in 2007. At UCLA, she studied acute care nursing and clinical nursing, where she developed an interest in thoracic disorders and cancers. She began working with lung cancer and
In medical terms, “exceptional responders” are patients diagnosed with unresponsive diseases such as malignant mesothelioma who have exceptional responses. These patients are interesting because therapies that haven’t worked in most patients have worked on them. Now Australia has created its first multi-tumor “exceptional responder” program to determine what sets “exceptional responders” with a variety of
A 52-year-old Pittsburgh man has succumbed to malignant mesothelioma, and the asbestos exposure that caused his disease has been directly linked to his act of heroism immediately following the 9/11 World Trade Center terrorist attack. Nick Ursta was treated at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, which confirmed his disease’s link to World Trade Center
Military Veteran Support Specialist Specialzes in working with military veterans Experienced in filing VA and trust fund claims Father passed from mesothelioma cancer Honored to Help America’s Veterans I have the honor of helping people who have been diagnosed with lung cancer and mesothelioma across the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Guam. My specialty
Executive Director of Patient Support and Medical Assistance Director of Mesothelioma.net Patient Support for over eleven years Has met with and assisted hundreds of mesothelioma patients and their families Master’s degree in science Father passed from asbestos related lung cancer Dave’s Story My father was a decorated Korean War veteran. After returning from the war,
Attorney and Director of Legal Services Rodrigo De Llano Rated by Super Lawyers loading … Education and Early Career Born and raised in Laredo, Texas, Rod holds a degree in economics from Princeton University and a law degree from the University of Texas. After graduation, he secured an enviable position with a high-powered international law
Mesothelioma.net content reviewer and editor Many of the most important pages on our website have been medically reviewed and edited by Luis Argote-Greene, M.D., an internationally recognized thoracic and esophageal surgeon who specializes in the treatment of thoracic cancers, including malignant pleural mesothelioma. Experience Dr. Argote-Greene earned his medical degree at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma
Willamette Iron and Steel Works played an important role during both world wars by repairing and building ships used during battles. The shipyard lasted for decades but eventually closed its doors following a string of safety violations. Willamette used asbestos in hundreds of ship components, which left some workers battling life-threatening illnesses. About Willamette Iron
The New York Shipbuilding Corporation (New York Ship) used asbestos for decades, exposing workers and putting them at risk for illness. Located in Camden, New Jersey, New York Ship was the largest and most productive shipbuilding yard during World War II. The shipyard played a significant role in building ships during both world wars, but
Lockheed Shipbuilding and Construction Company in Seattle was a prominent shipyard along the Duwamish River. Also known as Lockheed Shipbuilding, it was important in building and repairing U.S. Navy vessels. Lockheed’s reliance on asbestos put thousands of workers and veterans at risk of developing serious diseases like mesothelioma. Lockheed Shipbuilding History Lockheed Shipbuilding was established