Roger Worthington of the Worthington & Caron, P.C. has donated $100,000 to The Pacific Mesothelioma Center (PMC) at the Pacific Heart, Lung & Blood Institute (PHLBI) to support its ongoing stem cell research program. Last year he made a similar donation which kicked the research off as he says there is a need to invest to find a long term cure for the disease.
The PMC is dedicated to finding a cure for mesothelioma, a potentially life threatening cancer affecting the lining of the chest. Worthington hopes that with his donation, the Federal Government will recognize the possible merits of stem cell research for all Americans, especially veterans who have the disease. Thousands of veterans have already been diagnosed with mesothelioma and tens of thousands more are at risk as they were exposed to asbestos during their military service.
Mr. Worthington’s donation will help fund critical clinical studies affiliated with the new Comprehensive Meso Center at the West Los Angeles (WLA) Veterans’ Administration which will not only offer essential patient services to meet the needs of Veterans with mesothelioma in Southern California but will also sponsor clinical trials on those with the disease.
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