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@MAACenter

Guiding those with #mesothelioma to the best resources available and sharing our knowledge about the dangers of #asbestos.

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Asbestos, the only known cause of a cancer called #mesothelioma, is banned in 60+ countries. Sadly, America isn't one of them. Now, regulations that limit #asbestos are under threat. Thanks to @MAACenter for this collaborative article! nclnet.org/asbestos_in_ameri…
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We have a very interesting guest post focused on the potential #AI has on #healthcare. Whether in cancer detection or helping to assist medical professionals, the possibilities are endless! #artificialintelligence #healthcare @MAACenter digital-science.com/blog/gue…
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Asbestos in Products: What to Watch Out For bit.ly/2rymDQV @MAACenter #asbestos
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Things to say to someone whose loved one died of #cancer: bit.ly/2FGSliX (via @maacenter) #Psychooncology
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Did you know this week is air quality awareness week? We teamed up with @MAACenter to discuss the importance of looking after the air quality in your home. Check it out! pauldavis.ca/blog/air-qualit…
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#Immunotherapy dominated the headlines at #AACR18. Our science writer @ArthurBrodsky highlights news on biomarkers, data sharing, and personalized medicine: bit.ly/2K9Rxqn
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@ansidotorg21 Apr 2018
About 1.3 million #Construction workers and related roles are exposed to #Asbestos on the job. @MAACenter discusses where this #Carcinogen hides today and how workers can #Protect themselves. blog.ansi.org/2018/04/asbest…
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Collectively, rare diseases are not rare: #1in17 people will be affected by a #raredisease at some point in their lives.
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It is Global Asbestos Awareness Week and we would like to support @MAACenter and @Linda_ADAO in bringing awareness to the dangers of asbestos. Here are a few things you need to know about working around asbestos bit.ly/2Gtosb6
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Get ready for Global #Asbestos Awareness Week "One Word. One Week. One World." on April 1 - 7, 2018 #2018GAAW #mesothelioma bit.ly/2rH1uqc
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Bon appétit! Take a look at some recipes our nutrition experts have created to help people make changes in their diet. You can search by diet type (e.g., low-calorie diet) or by cancer-related symptom. bit.ly/2GuvU4R
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Friday was a great day for awareness and prevention with the screening of #DirtyLaundry @asbestosmovie by @conorblewis and @ Zjohn893 at @SloFilmFest..! And everyone agreed - @epa @EPAScottPruitt - It's time to BAN #asbestos #amiantos! @Linda_ADAO @GBAN_Asbestos #ADAO #SLO2018
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Wow! Isani Singh, a high school senior, is devoting her studies to #raredisease research and wrote this article explaining why she finds this cause to be extremely important. Read more: bit.ly/2GbZiwO
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We are very pleased to announce the 2018 #RareImpact Award Honorees who will be recognized during #NORD's 35th Anniversary & Rare Impact Awards celebration. For a full list of honorees, click here: bit.ly/2pua9IO
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What are you waiting for?! If you're a college student making an impact on rare or chronic diseases, apply today! Deadline May 1st. bit.ly/2C25i9N
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Q: What makes #immunotherapy revolutionary? A: Its potential to be precise & personalized in energizing your immune system to attack all types of cancer. bit.ly/AboutCRI
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. @RareDiseases #Mesothelioma is considered a rare disease that claims 3K American lives every year. Support #RareDisease Day! bit.ly/2ovXLGO
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"I support #RareDiseaseDay because it is important to find a cure for future patients" and "because I believe in science!" - Georgina Norris and friend from @CambridgeBRC
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@NIH28 Feb 2018
Thanks for hosting #RDD18Chat in recognition of Rare Disease Day, @rarediseases. As part of this global observance, join #NIH's webcast tomorrow for Rare Disease Day at #NIH ncats.nih.gov/rdd #RDDNIH
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Global Genes is on Capitol Hill advocating for #raredisease this week! Look forward to the progress this facilitates for our community. Together we are strong! #wrdd18 #rarediseaseday #worldrarediseaseday
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