Pacific Meso Center News!
We are excited about all the new happenings here at Pacific Meso Center (PMC) at PHLBI. Below is all the latest news! Please contact us if you would like to receive additional information about the resources available through PMC.
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NEWS BREAK!
New Laboratory Solely Dedicated to Researching Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Opens in Los Angeles
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The Pacific Meso Center Mesothelioma Research Laboratory Pictured from left to right: Marko Kostic, MSc, |
Wow! What a terrific year we have had at The Pacific Meso Center (PMC) at The Pacific Heart, Lung & Blood Institute (PHLBI). Thanks to the support of our friends and families, including generous contributions from The Asbestos Legal Center in San Francisco and Roger G. Worthington P.C., we are pleased to report that our new laboratory at 10780 Santa Monica Boulevard has opened.
The Pacific Meso Center's research activities are currently supporting research being performed by Robert B. Cameron M.D, Dongmei Hou, PhD, Warren Grundfest, MD and collaborators, Saroj Basak, PhD, Sherven Sharma, PhD and Robert Strieter MD. In addition to these scientists there is also an active international group of collaborators who share in the vision of PMC, an open collaborative effort both in basic and translational science, to bring the best therapeutics to the benefits of our patients. Read more...
Pacific Meso Center Receives Generous Donation to First Free-Standing Mesothelioma Research Laboratory in Los Angeles
Roger and Ann Worthington donate $100,000 in honor of veterans afflicted with malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM)
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Meso Center (PMC) at the Pacific Heart, Lung & Blood Institute (PHLBI) announces a generous donation of $100,000 from Roger and Ann Worthington. Mr. Worthington is the founding partner of The Law Office of Roger G. Worthington, PC, an asbestos law firm in San Pedro. The $100,000 will go towards PMC's new laboratory in Santa Monica, California. The new state-of-the-art mesothelioma research laboratory is dedicated solely to the discovery of new treatments for malignant pleural mesothelioma, and will focus not only on the development of novel treatments for mesothelioma but also on its prevention. Read more...
Nurse Practitioner Anne Rorie's Column
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Anne Rorie |
Many of our patients ask about biopsies. Nurse Practitioner Anne Rorie has put together some useful information on what to do after a patient shows signs and symptoms for mesothelioma.
"After a patient has demonstrated signs and symptoms of mesothelioma, a biopsy is required to confirm the diagnosis. Patients may initially present with a pleural effusion, which is a collection of fluid around the lung, and have this drained through a procedure called a thoracentesis. This fluid is then examined for the presence of atypical cells, which is a process known as cytology. However, since cytology from pleural fluid through a thoracentesis is a weak diagnostic indicator, a thorascopic biopsy should be performed. Often patients have questions about this procedure. The following are a few important points to consider when obtaining a biopsy." Read more...
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2011! What a Great Year for PMC
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April - Dana Point Grand Prix Fundraising Gala. 350 guests attended a fabulous evening of cocktails and appetizers and participated in a silent auction. The event raised over $50,000 for cancer research.
- April - Breakaway from Cancer, Dana Point. Hundreds of cancer survivors joined hands and walked on the most beautiful bicycle racecourse in America in a celebration of life.
- May - 1st International Symposium on Lung Sparing Therapies chaired by Dr. Robert Cameron. Attending physicians unanimously concluded that patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma should not be subjected to radical lung removing surgery, just like it has been abandoned in the UK.
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September - luncheon was held at the Stone Brewery in Escondido, California that brought patients and their families together to celebrate life and share their triumphs of mesothelioma.
- November - Noella Belvedere held the fifth annual fundraiser at her restaurant, Ottavio's, in Camarillo, California. The annual benefit is held in memory of her beloved husband Ottavio. Ottavio's has raised an amazing $111,086 during the five years of holding this event.
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November - The Pacific Meso Center sponsored The Daily Breeze annual "People of Distinction" dinner at the Marriott Hotel in Torrance, California. Rosemarie Ganoe, a long-time dedicated supporter of PMC was one of the finalists.
- December - Dr. Cameron addressed The Defense Research Institute in Las Vegas, Nevada. In his presentation, Dr. Cameron asks the gathering of asbestos defense attorneys to do the right thing and give money to fund research. PMC also sent out over 1,000 letters to defense attorneys around the country asking for their support for research. Will they help us with research dollars? Stay tuned for their responses.
SAVE THE DATE!
We have lots of exciting events planned for 2012. We will keep you posted on what is coming up, but in the meantime, mark your calendars for:
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Rosemarie Ganoe will be hosting the first annual "Make Your Mark on Mesothelioma" fundraiser in honor of her beloved husband Mark, who passed away from mesothelioma in March this year. It will be a fantastic evening of Roulette, Black Jack, great food and wine, entertainment, silent auction and raffle prizes. It will be held at the Dalmatian American Club in San Pedro. We hope you can join us. All proceeds will benefit The Pacific Meso Center. For further information contact Rosemarie Ganoe at (310) 963-1150 or email captaingem@aol.com. |
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A fundraiser in memory of Gene Stirone, who passed away from mesothelioma in May 2011. The event will be held at MammaLuccos in Brea. Join in the fun with great music and food. All proceeds to benefit The Pacific Meso Center. |
