Posted on October 1, 2026 Raise your voice to ban asbestos and #EndMeso now by submitting your six-word quote. As Mesothelioma Awareness Month comes to a close, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), is continuing the conversation during October’s Health Literacy Month with a four-part blog series on Asbestos Awareness and Prevention. Beginning October 5, [...]

Posted on October 5, 2026 October is Health Literacy Month, and we at the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) believe that health literacy saves lives. When people understand where asbestos may be found, how exposure occurs, and what steps can prevent exposure, they are better equipped to protect themselves, their families, and their communities. The [...]

Posted on October 12, 2026 “The asbestos issue is not a thing of the past. It continues to this day.” — Retired U.S. Surgeon General Boris Lushniak During Health Literacy Month, understanding who may be exposed to asbestos and how exposure occurs is an essential part of prevention. Asbestos-related disease is often associated with workers [...]

Posted on October 19, 2026 Important Notice: ADAO does not make medical diagnoses, recommend individual treatments, or answer specific patient medical questions. Medical concerns should be discussed directly with your physician or treatment team. Health literacy is not only about preventing exposure. It is also about knowing your exposure history, recognizing changes in your health, [...]

Posted on October 26, 2026 Important Notice: ADAO does not provide medical referrals, rank physicians or treatment centers, diagnose disease, or recommend individual treatment. Patients should discuss medical decisions with their treating physicians and health care teams. A diagnosis of mesothelioma or another asbestos-related cancer can immediately bring a flood of questions: Where should I [...]