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 [...]
21st Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference “Asbestos: Awareness, Prevention, and the Law” Arlington, Virginia | September 25–26, 2026 The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) recently convened its 21st Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference, bringing together leading scientists, physicians, advocates, legal experts, policymakers, Mesothelioma Warriors, and families to advance education, prevention, public health, and policy. Our [...]
Posted on September 29, 2026 Today, the global asbestos prevention community came together for a special webinar, “Honouring Global Asbestos Activist Éric Jonckheere of Belgium,” organized by Workplace Health Without Borders (WHWB) as part of its Saeed Awan Lecture Series. The program was more than a remembrance of a respected friend and advocate. It was [...]