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Europe Worried TTIP Agreement Will Relax Asbestos Ban

 

Critics of a proposed free trade agreement between the United States and the European Union believe the deal would undermine the asbestos ban that has existed in the EU since 2005. The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, also known as TTIP, has been under negotiations for three years. TTIP promises to bolster an already strong…

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International Mesothelioma Conference Will Kick Off at UCLA

 

Thoracic surgeon and renowned mesothelioma specialist Dr. Robert Cameron will be hosting the 6th International Symposium on Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma on Saturday, Sept. 24, at the UCLA School of Medicine. Cameron, director of the UCLA Comprehensive Mesothelioma Program, is a global leader in the development of the lung-sparing pleurectomy/decortication surgery and a vocal advocate for…

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Researchers Test Nintedanib in Mesothelioma Clinical Trial

 

Medical oncologist Dr. Rama Balaraman isn’t expecting any miracles from the pleural mesothelioma clinical trial involving nintedanib, the small-molecule enzyme inhibitor. She is expecting progress. Balaraman, at Florida Cancer Affiliates in Ocala, is participating in an international, multicenter trial that will expand the use of nintedanib within the U.S., giving patients another weapon in this…

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New Study Shows Asbestos Fibers Can Move in Soil

 

A new study shows asbestos fibers can move through sand and soil, a breakthrough that challenges current remediation strategies for preventing exposure to the cancer-causing mineral. Geologist Jane Willenbring of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego leads the ongoing study. The first phase tested the long-held belief that asbestos…

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The Netherlands Orders All Asbestos Roofs Removed by 2024

 

Although the Netherlands banned asbestos 22 years ago, officials continue eliminating the toxic mineral from the country’s infrastructure, most recently ordering all asbestos roofing be removed by Jan. 1, 2024. The removal only applies to exterior asbestos-containing materials such as corrugated sheets and slate roofing. It does not apply to interior asbestos roof boards and…

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15th Anniversary of 9/11: Mesothelioma Expected to Rise from Attack

 

Thoracic surgeon Dr. Raja Flores, like so many other patriotic Americans, rushed to help after the horrific 9/11 terrorist attack at the World Trade Center in New York City. As the world prepares to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Flores’ work is far from done. While the memory of that fateful Sept….

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Workers Fear Asbestos Exposure at Australian Hospital

 

Hundreds of workers involved in the construction of a $1.2 billion children’s hospital in Western Australia fear Chinese building products may have exposed them to asbestos. Officials with the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) claim the atrium roof at the Perth Children’s Hospital project is “riddled” with asbestos and the inexpensive Chinese concrete…

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Mesothelioma Clinical Trial for Tazemetostat Launches in US

City of Hope cancer center thoracic oncologist Dr. Marianna Koczywas explains the workings of tazemetostat — the latest drug tested in a mesothelioma clinical trial — with the lock and key metaphor. “You have a specific [cancer] key, and a specific keyhole it goes through. If you can lock that keyhole, you can lock it…

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Mesothelioma Clinical Trial for Tazemetostat Launches in US

 

City of Hope cancer center thoracic oncologist Dr. Marianna Koczywas explains the workings of tazemetostat — the latest drug tested in a mesothelioma clinical trial — with the lock and key metaphor. “You have a specific [cancer] key, and a specific keyhole it goes through. If you can lock that keyhole, you can lock it…

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New Mesothelioma Drug Discovered in Sea Squirt Toxin

 

A unique drug derived from the Caribbean sea squirt shows impressive effectiveness in stopping the growth of mesothelioma tumor cells. Researchers at the Medical University of Vienna in Austria discovered that trabectedin, a toxin the coral-like animal uses against predators, might soon be applied in the treatment of mesothelioma. “It has looked very promising to…

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Peritoneal Mesothelioma May Be Linked to Crohn’s Disease

 

Chronic abdominal inflammation, typical of Crohn’s disease, could be a contributing factor in the development of peritoneal mesothelioma, according to a recent study. Pathologists from the University of Vermont and Duke University studied the link between the two diseases, raising the possibility of a previously underreported connection. The Journal of Clinical Pathology earlier this month…

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Peritoneal Mesothelioma May Be Linked to Crohn’s Disease

 

Chronic abdominal inflammation, typical of Crohn’s disease, could be a contributing factor in the development of peritoneal mesothelioma, according to a recent study. Pathologists from the University of Vermont and Duke University studied the link between the two diseases, raising the possibility of a previously underreported connection. The Journal of Clinical Pathology earlier this month…

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US Steel Fined $170K for Multiple Asbestos Violations

 

Despite the well-known dangers of deadly asbestos, its removal from most job sites and legal actions against companies using the substance, many U.S. workers still face the perils of exposure when they enter their workplace each day. Scott Allen, regional director for public affairs at the U.S. Department of Labor, told Asbestos.com the Occupational Safety…

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Many Mesothelioma Centers Top List of Best Cancer Hospitals

 

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center retained its standing as the top cancer care hospital in the nation for the second consecutive year, according to U.S. News & World Report. The publication’s 2016-17 Best Hospitals for Cancer graded cancer centers from 0-100 on a variety of categories such as reputation with specialists, volume…

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Mesothelioma Cases Rise in Iceland Despite Asbestos Ban

 

The incidence of mesothelioma in Iceland today continues to rise, despite a nationwide ban on asbestos that began more than 30 year ago. A recent study conducted in this Nordic island nation illustrates just how difficult it will be to end the worldwide horrors of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. Banning asbestos — in any…

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