Experimental Breast Cancer Drug Shows Promise in Treating NSC Lung Cancer
A clinical trial using PARP inhibitors to treat breast and ovarian cancers actually showed promise in the treatment of some forms of lung cancer
Category: mesothelioma
Sean Sasser, One-Time Star of MTV’s ‘Real World,’ Dies of Mesothelioma
AIDS activist Sean Sasser lived for 25 years after being diagnosed with HIV, but lived only six weeks after being diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma.
MTV “Real World” Star Dies of Mesothelioma
Sean Sasser was a much-loved member of the reality show cast and avid AIDS activist.
Men Sentenced for Asbestos Dumping in Upstate New York
The two men were changed with dumping 60 million pounds of asbestos on designated wetlands long the Mohawk River
Annual CT Scan Recommended for Heavy Smokers By Preventive Task Force
Health Advocates Push to Broaden At Risk Population to Include Asbestos Victims, Individuals Predisposed to Lung Cancer
Sentencing Forthcoming in Toledo Asbestos Dumping Case
John J. Mayer recently pleaded guilty to violations of the Clean Air Act and other asbestos-related infractions.
Widespread Asbestos Stalls Renovation of Old Public Library Building
Officials say there was so much asbestos in the library that absolutely no renovation work could be done until it was removed
Workers in Cape Cod Town May Have Been Negligently Exposed to Asbestos
Union officials in Barnstable, Massachusetts say workers were not warned that asbestos was present when doing renovations at several town offices
Canadian Province Lacking Sufficient Asbestos Disposal Rules
Locals say the way the province of Saskatchewan handles asbestos debris doesn’t appear to be safe
New Proposed Clean-up Standards for Libby Asbestos Tougher than Ever
An updated standard proposed by the EPA imposes a rigorous benchmark that delights some and has the asbestos industry worrying about exorbitant costs.
Ford Violates OSHA Asbestos Safety Standards at Buffalo Plant
Ford Faces Upwards of $41,000 in Fines For Eight Potentially Deadly Violations
Asbestos a Way of Life in Russian Town that Bears its Name
Nearly everything in the town of Asbest, Russia is covered with toxic dust, but the town is resistant to shutting down asbestos companies.
Asbestos a Way of Life in Russian Town that Bears its Name
Nearly everything in the town of Asbest, Russia is covered with toxic dust, but the town is resistant to shutting down asbestos companies.
Oregon Hospital Slapped with Asbestos Lawsuit
Construction workers are suing McKenzie-Willamette Hospital for an oversight that caused them to be exposed to toxic asbestos