MESO: The Mesothelioma Podcast

About MESO: The Mesothelioma Podcast

MESO: The Mesothelioma Podcast is a supportive, medically informed, and deeply human show dedicated to helping families navigate life after a mesothelioma diagnosis. Hosted by patient advocate, Dave Foster, the podcast brings together the voices of doctors, survivors, caregivers, and leading experts to deliver clarity, guidance, and hope when it’s needed most. Sponsored by Danziger & De Llano, one of the nation’s most experienced mesothelioma law firms, the show offers more than legal insight—it provides practical direction, emotional support, and a roadmap for getting the best medical care as quickly as possible. Whether you or a loved one has just been diagnosed or you're searching for trusted information, MESO breaks down the medical, legal, and personal impact of this rare disease in a way that’s easy to understand and compassionate at every step. Every episode delivers meaningful conversations, survivor stories, expert interviews, and actionable next steps so families can make informed decisions with confidence. If you need answers, support, or guidance—you’re in the right place. For more information, visit Danziger & De Llano at Dandell.com.

Publisher

MesotheliomaPodcast.com

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Nov 2025

Latest episode

15 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

27 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Sept 2026

   The Veterans Benefits Shortcut

   A missed benefit, a delayed test, or one lost piece of paperwork can change everything when a veteran is trying to get care, file a claim, or find safe housing after a serious diagnosis. We sit down with two veterans, Jessica and Drisuk Thuie, who have worked inside military and civilian systems and now help families navigate the real-world steps that actually move things forward. We dig into VA Aid and Attendance and why it can be a game-changer for families facing the cost of assisted livi...

2. 

   8 Sept 2026

   Inside A Stanford Surgeon’s Decision-Making For Pleural Mesothelioma

   A big mesothelioma trial rattled the surgical world, and patients are left asking the same question: if surgery might be harmful for some people, when does it still help? We sit down with Dr. Leah Bacchus, a Stanford cardiothoracic surgeon, to translate the MARS 2 trial into practical decision-making for pleural mesothelioma, including why “more aggressive” is not automatically “more effective,” and how quality of life has to stay on the table alongside survival. We walk through how mesothel...

3. 

   26 Aug 2026

   The Mesothelioma Surgery Debate

   One clinical trial can change an entire field overnight, and that’s exactly what happened after MARS 2. Suddenly, many pleural mesothelioma patients started hearing a blunt message: surgery is off the table. But when you zoom in, “surgery” is not one thing, and the difference between a lung-removing operation and a lung-sparing pleurectomy/decortication can be the difference between losing months to recovery and getting back to living. We sit down with thoracic surgeon Dr. Jeff Vallada to un...

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