Meso Foundation Starts New Program

The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation recently announced that they are going to establish the Mary and Bob Cosentino Travel Grant Program.
The new program will cater those who are newly-diagnosed mesothelioma patients and need to consult with an expert in the field of asbestos-related cancers.
The Fatal Effects of Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a malignant tumor that, once the body becomes infected with, can painfully invade the stomach, heart or stomach and destroys the organs.
In the past decade, researchers have just started to put more focus on this particular type of cancer, but have yet to find an effective preventative or treatment.
A Costly Illness
Since many treatments for mesothelioma are just in the experimental phase, medications for the illness are often expensive and doctors are selective in using various drugs, since they are unsure of the effects they may have on the patient.
“Mesothelioma patients and their families typically face huge financial losses,” says Chris Hahn, the Executive Director of the Meso Foundation. “They lose employment income due to disability and the need for the caregiver to stay at home with the patient.”
Foundation Honors Long-Time Supporter
The program was started by the foundation in honor of Mary Cosentino who served on the Board of Directors of the Meso Foundation until mesotheloma took her life in January.
Mary and her husband Bob had reportedly been long-time supporters of the foundation and the non-profit organization thought it only suiting that they show their appreciation.