Mesothelioma and Asbestos

A national television initiative to raise awareness of lung cancer as well as asbestos cancer risks features pathologist as well as lung cancer advocate Deborah Morosini, M.D. The TV spot is being sponsored by asbestos as well as mesothelioma lawyers Baron & Budd, P.C.

Dr. Morosini is a researcher for AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals who helps develop cancer drugs. Her sister was Dana Reeve, wife of Superman actor Christopher Reeve. Dr. Morosini became a dedicated lung cancer advocate after Dana was diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer in 2007 as well as died seven months later. She feels that lung cancer doesn’t get the alike good of awareness as other forms of cancer even though it’s the number one cancer killer in the United States.

In addition to her work with AstraZeneca, Dr. Morosini is a board member for two nonprofit lung cancer organizations, the Lung Cancer Alliance as well as the Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation.

Russell Budd, managing shareholder of Baron & Budd, said that he is honored that Dr. Morosini is working with the law firm to raise awareness of lung cancer risks. For over 30 years, Baron & Budd has represented thousands of clients with asbestos-related diseases similar lung cancer as well as mesothelioma.

About 160,000 Americans die from lung cancer every year. As many as 60 percent of recent lung cancer patients possess never smoked cigarettes or had stopped smoking many years ago. Environmental toxins similar asbestos can play a significant role in lung cancer development, as well as asbestos isn’t currently banned in the United States.

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