Paul Kraus
Paul Kraus defied expectations for 27 years, becoming the world's longest-living mesothelioma survivor and patient advoc...
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Independent research, treatment information, and advocacy for patients and families facing a mesothelioma diagnosis.
~3,000 Annual U.S. Diagnoses
73% 1-Year Survival Rate
30% Are Veterans
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Surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and clinical trials explained.
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1 in 3 mesothelioma patients served. Learn about VA benefits.
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news 93 Clinical Trials Are Recruiting Mesothelioma Patients Right Now. Here's What's Being Tested.
93 mesothelioma trials recruiting now. Immunotherapy leads with 32 trials, CAR-T emerges with 5. Complete 2026 data by state, phase, and treatment type.
Jan 28, 2026 The Asbestos Cover-Up: What the Industry Knew in 1930 Jan 25, 2026 Your Mechanic May Be Breathing Asbestos Right Now Jan 25, 2026 3,000 Americans Die From Mesothelioma Every Year. Here's Who They Are. Jan 25, 2026 The Hidden Danger in Your Ceiling Jan 25, 2026 Advocates Sue for East Wing Asbestos Records Jan 24, 2026 See All News →
Live Data
Active Clinical Trials
Find mesothelioma clinical trials currently recruiting patients. Data updated automatically from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Browse All Trials → 93 Recruiting
32 Immunotherapy
5 CAR-T Cell
52 U.S. Sites
Updated: Jan 27, 2026
Stories of Survival & Legacy
Steve McQueen and Asbestos Exposure
How Steve McQueen developed mesothelioma from asbestos exposure during Marine Corps service, and what his story reveals ...
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Dr. David Sugarbaker
Dr. David Sugarbaker's contributions to mesothelioma surgery and training continue to shape how the disease is treated w...
Read their story →Mesothelioma By The Numbers
~3,000 Annual U.S. Cases CDC/SEER 2024
73% 1-Year Survival NIH
12% 5-Year Survival SEER
38 years Average Latency CDC
27 Million Workers Were Exposed
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Special Report
The Talcum Powder Cancer Crisis
For decades, millions used talcum powder daily—unaware that some products contained asbestos. Today, over 90,000 lawsuits allege talc caused cancer.
90,000+ Lawsuits Filed
$10B+ In Verdicts
33% Increased Cancer Risk
Timeline: From Warnings to Verdicts
Mesothelioma
From asbestos-contaminated talc. Average verdicts exceed $100 million.
Ovarian Cancer
From genital talc use. Over 50,000 cases filed.
Over $30 Billion in Trust Funds
60+ active asbestos trust funds continue paying claims. Average awards range from $300,000 to $400,000.
Time limits apply. Filing deadlines range from 1-6 years depending on your state.
Recent Verdicts
- $1.56 Billion — J&J Talc, Baltimore (December 2025)
- $966 Million — Mae Moore vs. J&J (2025)
- $750 Million — Four Patients vs. J&J (2020)
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