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What About My Health?
April 2nd By Arthur L. Frank, PhD, MD Rare diseases are often difficult to diagnose. In addition, treatment information can be difficult to find and experts with experience treating such diseases are typically rare. Various [...]
“The Power of Public Health Advocacy: A Patient’s Perspective” – Julie’s Story
Posted in March 2011 We have been touched by asbestos in individual ways, yet we are joined together by a common bond of community. As a testament to the strength of our global family, [...]
Be Aware of “Asbestos Awareness” – Searching for Balance
Posted March 23, 2011 As a mesothelioma widow and ADAO co-founder, I have spent the past seven years leveraging online media and its possibilities for advocacy, education, and community around the issue of asbestos awareness. I am both [...]
“I Will Never Be the Same” – Janelle’s Story
We have been touched by asbestos in individual ways, yet we are joined together by a common bond of community. As a testament to the strength of our global family, Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) [...]
Bihar, India: People’s movement stalls the construction of an asbestos factory
A guest blog post by Rajkumar Chaudhary, Citizen Forum against Asbestos (Patna, Bihar) The people’s protest against the construction of asbestos factory on fertile agricultural land in the densely populated area of Chainpur-Vishunpur village under [...]
iMig Reiterates its Position: “There is No Safe Use of Asbestos”
iMig Board Reiterates its Position: “There is no safe use of asbestos” ADAO applauds the International Mesothelioma Interest Group (iMig)for its public stance against Canada’s recent assertion as to the safety of chrysotile exposure, despite [...]
Holding Japan in Our Hearts and Prayers
On behalf of Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization, we continue to hold Japan in our hearts and prayers. As global citizens, no matter where we live, we are connected to our friends around the world 24/7. [...]
“How Many Deaths Will It Take?” – Joe’s Story
Posted in March 2015 To donate in honor of Joe, click here. We have been touched by asbestos in individual ways, yet we are joined together by a common bond of community. As a testament [...]
Radical Collaboration Continues
What a fabulous week where we are Turing Anger into Action! There is so much great news and updates to share: Global Asbestos Awareness Week (April 1 – 7) is gaining momentum! Our educational campaign [...]