Researchers in China found a substance that may lead to mesothelioma. Developed to resist chemicals, multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) are used in textiles, manufacturing, electronics and optics. Like asbestos, the MWCNTs may cause mesothelioma when inhaled. Rats at the Anhui Medical University College of Basic Medial Sciences were exposed to different types of MWCNTs during […]
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Last October, character actor Ed Lauter lost a battle with mesothelioma, an asbestos-induced cancer. Famous for his roles in Law and Order, The Longest Yard and The Artist, his death due to asbestos exposure serves as a testament to the risks posed by the fibrous carcinogen. In April 2014, Lauter’s widow provided insight to the […]
Scientists around the world work endlessly to discover new treatments for mesothelioma. Taking decades to develop, the asbestos-caused cancer leaves most with less than a year to live after diagnosis. Many studies focus on the effectiveness of current treatments, hoping to expand current knowledge and provide victims with the best possible care and outcome. Recent […]
Imagine a group of murderers, terrorizing the world under the guise of protecting our safety. After thousands of unnecessary deaths, someone finally stands up to the killers and sends all but one to jail. Why leave this one free? Certain people claim he’s less dangerous than his associates. He really does protect us and is […]
Three men in California faced a choice- properly remove asbestos in their building or intentionally deceive workers to incorrectly complete the task for them. Rather than follow the right path of honesty, Patrick Bowman, Rudy Buendia II and Joseph Cuellar decided to endanger the lives of their helpers to save a few dollars. Under the […]
An annual conference is held in Washington, D.C., as part of Global Asbestos Awareness Week, featuring medical professionals, survivors and advocates sharing about advancements and personal struggles. For 10 years, more than 70 speakers and honorees have participated in the three-day event. Many are honored for their dedication to advancing awareness, their constant battle for […]
Ten years ago, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) expanded their reach by making the first week of April National Asbestos Awareness Week. Soon after, other countries suffering from the carcinogen’s deadly effects joined and transformed the week into a global occasion. The ADAO started in 2004 to provide a voice for victims of asbestos […]
Those familiar with the asbestos-caused cancer mesothelioma are well aware the disease takes decades to develop and by the time it’s recognized, it’s too late for recovery. When symptoms finally develop and mesothelioma is diagnosed, its victims often survive less than one year. In 2008, Japanese researchers released a study about a protein produced by […]
Ten years ago, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) expanded their reach by making the first week of April National Asbestos Awareness Week. Soon after, other countries suffering from the carcinogen’s deadly effects joined and transformed the week into a global occasion. The ADAO started in 2004 to provide a voice for victims of asbestos […]
After new evidence surfaced suggesting the enzyme aromatase is associated with malignant mesothelioma, Italian scientists began testing breast cancer drug Aromasin (exemestane) on mice and mesothelioma cells. Designed to inhibit aromatase, Aromasin curbs cell growth in breast cancer patients by helping reduce the amount of estrogen in the body. In the mesothelioma cells and mice, […]
For those with inoperable malignant pleural mesothelioma, Alimta (permetrexed) combined with cisplatin remains the top treatment. Japanese researchers recently analyzed the results of 30 patients taking either Gemzar or the Alimta combination and compared complications, disease control and survival rates. Thirty mesothelioma cases were examined featuring 13 patients taking Gemzar and the remaining 17 taking […]
A recent study by United Kingdom researchers discovered when considering the mesothelioma surgery options, there is no clear choice. Cancer centers and mesothelioma doctors often disagree about which procedure to offer between extrapleural pneumonectomy (EPP) and pleurectomy/decotication (P/D). The surgeries attempt to either remove and cure the patient or relieve the tumor-caused symptoms, including pain. […]
A recent study suggests CARP-1 Functional Mimetics (CFMs) initiated mesothelioma cell death while prohibiting their migration into new colonies. The concept is to mimic the Cell Cycle and Regulatory Protein (CARP) 1 with its ability to assist with apoptosis, or programmed cell death. When new cells become too abundant and the old cells avoid apoptosis, […]