Pacific Meso Center News for August, 2010
Announcing Our New Website
The Pacific Heart, Lung & Blood Institute ("PHLBI"), a non-profit medical research institute focusing on the treatment and prevention of malignant pleural mesothelioma, is proud to announce the launch of its new website: www.phlbi.org.
With substantial contributions from PHLBI's Scientific Advisor, renowned cardiothoracic surgeon and surgical oncologist Dr. Robert Cameron, phlbi.org is a unique resource where patients, caregivers and providers can obtain up-to-date information about pleural mesothelioma and Dr. Cameron's innovative approach to treating the disease. Read more
| Anne Rorie |
Introducing Anne Rorie
Anne Rorie is a Nurse Practitioner working with PMC Scientific Advisor Dr. Robert Cameron. Anne received a Bachelor of Art in Literature from the University of California at San Diego and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Mount St. Mary's College in Los Angeles
She then went on to receive a Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner and Specialty Occupational and Environmental Health from UCLA. She is a credentialed Nurse Practitioner and is a member of the California Association of Nurse Practitioners and the California Association of Occupational Health Nurses. Read more...
| Serpentine Rock |
"Drop The Rock" Update
In 2007, the Pacific Heart, Lung & Blood Institute began the effort to remove serpentine, the host rock for asbestos--a known carcinogen responsible for the death of thousands of Americans every year, as the state rock of California. PHLBI was joined in this effort by the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization and The John McNamara Foundation.
The effort recently gained momentum when Gloria Romero, a Senator from Los Angeles, introduced Senate Bill 624 removing serpentine as California�s state rock. The bill was unanimously passed by the state Senate and the California Assembly Committee on Natural Resources.
PHLBI Scientific Advisor Dr. Robert Cameron, along with many of his mesothelioma patients, expressed support of SB 624 in letters sent to the Natural Resources Committee. In his letter, Dr Cameron states: Read more...
| Ottavio Belvedere |
Third Annual Ottavio Belvedere Charity
On Monday, November 1, 2010, join the Belvedere Family, PHLBI, and the mesothelioma community for an evening of authentic Italian food at Ottavio's in Camarillo, California. This year's dinner falls on the third anniversary of Ottavio's passing and the third time the Belvedere family has arranged a fundraiser for PHLBI in support of mesothelioma research and in honor of Ottavio, a pillar of the Camarillo community,.
This year, the Belvederes are also honoring the life of Gene Lepore, another long-time Camarillo resident, who died earlier this year following his own battle with mesothelioma.
If you missed last year's event, be sure to put this on your calendar. Tables will fill fast. Details here.
Ottavio's
1620 Ventura Boulevard, Camarillo, CA 93010
RSVP: (805) 482-3810
Info: www.ottavio.com
Tour Des Chutes Cancer Bike Ride
The 6th annual Tour Des Chutes Cancer Bike Ride took place on Saturday July 17, 2010 in Bend, Oregon.
The Punch Worthington Laboratory was proud to once again sponsor the Tour Des Chutes. The Punch Worthington Laboratory, located at UCLA, is the home of novel research into cures for asbestos cancer under the direction Dr. Robert Cameron of the Pacific Heart, Lung & Blood Institute. The lab is dedicated to David "Punch" Worthington, a union sandblaster, genetics professor and beloved father and grand-father who lost his lengthy battle with asbestos cancer in 2006. Read more...
Mesothelioma: A Patient's Road Map
Patients diagnosed with mesothelioma find themselves at the beginning of a journey. Because of the rarity of the disease and the developing nature of the treatments, it is a journey that will take them on sparsely-traveled, out of the way back-roads. The kind of roads that are often difficult to navigate. Difficult, that is, unless you have a good roadmap.
The Pacific Heart, Lung & Blood Institute has assembled a new brochure entitled: Mesothelioma: A Patient's Road Map to help mesothelioma patients navigate the many roads before them on their journey to proper diagnosis, treatment and coping with their disease.
If you would like a copy of Mesothelioma: A Patient's Road Map, please call us at (310) 478-4678 or email us at info@pacificmesocenter.org