Posted on May 22, 2016
Join us for ADAO’s 13th Annual Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference, “Where Knowledge and Action Unite, on April 7-9, 2017 in Washington, DC. More than 30 renowned experts and asbestos victims from ten countries will present the latest advancements in disease prevention, global advocacy, and treatment for mesothelioma and other asbestos-caused diseases.
To give you an idea of the exceptional speakers you’ll see at our upcoming conference, we are proud to share 2016 ADAO Conference Video: “Surgical: Advancements and Challenges in Treating Mesothelioma,” by Raja Flores.
Raja Flores, MD, is the Chairman of Thoracic Surgery, Ames Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery, at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Flores helped pioneer the use of intraoperative chemotherapy for mesothelioma. He led a multi-center trial designed to improve patient outcomes. In addition, he changed the surgical management of pleural mesothelioma cancer with a landmark study comparing extrapleural pneumonectomy and pleurectomy/decortication. With over 100 related publications to date, his energies and commitment to the plight of mesothelioma patients remains paramount.