Paul Kraus
Paul Kraus defied expectations for 27 years, becoming the world's longest-living mesothelioma survivor and patient advoc...
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Independent research, treatment information, and advocacy for patients and families facing a mesothelioma diagnosis.
~3,000 Annual U.S. Diagnoses
73% 1-Year Survival Rate
30% Are Veterans
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Surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and clinical trials explained.
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1 in 3 mesothelioma patients served. Learn about VA benefits.
VA resources →Latest News
research Cell Therapy Shrinks Tumors in 63%
A new cell therapy achieved tumor shrinkage in 63% of advanced mesothelioma patients. More than double typical response rates.
Feb 2, 2026 Vi-Jon Talc Mesothelioma Trial in California Feb 2, 2026 $42.6M Verdict Against J&J in Massachusetts Mesothelioma Case Feb 2, 2026 93 Clinical Trials Are Recruiting people with mesothelioma Right Now. Here's What's Being Tested. Feb 2, 2026 ADI-PEG20 Phase 3 Trial Shows Promise: ATOMIC-Meso Results Feb 2, 2026 TEAD Inhibitor IK-930 Shows Activity in Mesothelioma: ESMO Update Feb 2, 2026 See All News →
Live Data
Active Clinical Trials
Find mesothelioma clinical trials currently recruiting patients. Data updated automatically from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Browse All Trials → 93 Recruiting
32 Immunotherapy
5 CAR-T Cell
52 U.S. Sites
Updated: Jan 29, 2026
Stories of Survival & Legacy
Steve McQueen and Asbestos Exposure
How Steve McQueen developed mesothelioma from asbestos exposure during Marine Corps service, and what his story reveals ...
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Dr. David Sugarbaker
Dr. David Sugarbaker's contributions to mesothelioma surgery and training continue to shape how the disease is treated w...
Read their story →Mesothelioma By The Numbers
~3,000 Annual U.S. Cases CDC/SEER 2024
73% 1-Year Survival NIH
12% 5-Year Survival SEER
38 years Average Latency CDC
27 Million Workers Were Exposed
Check if your occupation put you at risk for asbestos exposure.
Special Report
The Talcum Powder Cancer Crisis
For decades, millions used talcum powder daily, unaware that some products contained asbestos. Today, over 90,000 lawsuits allege talc caused cancer.
90,000+ Lawsuits Filed
$10B+ In Verdicts
33% Increased Cancer Risk
Timeline: From Warnings to Verdicts
Mesothelioma
From asbestos-contaminated talc. Average verdicts exceed $100 million.
Ovarian Cancer
From genital talc use. Over 50,000 cases filed.
Over $30 Billion in Trust Funds
60+ active asbestos trust funds continue paying claims. Average awards range from $300,000 to $400,000.
Time limits apply. Filing deadlines range from 1-6 years depending on your state.
Recent Verdicts
- $1.56 Billion: J&J Talc, Baltimore (December 2025)
- $966 Million: Mae Moore vs. J&J (2025)
- $750 Million: Four Patients vs. J&J (2020)
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