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: News
Australia Sees Rise in James Hardie Asbestos Claims
Many have likened building materials maker Hardie to Libby, Montana’s W.R. Grace and Company, whose vermiculite has already killed more than 400 and sickened a few thousand more
Researchers Find Potential New Target for Mesothelioma Treatment
A group of researchers at NYU are focusing on the presence of Eprin B2 in patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma
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
Study Says Drug “Cocktail” Could have Huge Impact on Cancer Treatment
Some scientists believe combination therapies such as those used for AIDS patients could eventually cure cancer
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
OSHA Cites Rochester Hospital and Contractor for Asbestos Violations
Strong Hospital, along with a company they contracted for demolition and renovations, faces fines of more than $50,000
OSHA Fines Ford for Asbestos Violations at Buffalo Plant
The violations may have resulted in asbestos exposure for pipefitters and others at the metal stamping plant in upstate New York
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
Asbestos Confirmed in Philly Building Collapse
This past week, Philadelphia’s Risk Management Division sent a message and Asbestos Exposure Incident reports to all those who responded to the collapse of the downtown property
Contractor Leaves Asbestos on South Carolina Beach
The infraction happened during a condominium renovation near a stretch of sand in the popular Myrtle Beach vacation destination
Australian Scientists Test New Strategy for Mesothelioma Treatment
Researchers from Flinders University say they are targeting key growth factors that feed the mesothelioma tumor
Targeted Treatments Could Eliminate Need for Chemotherapy
As researchers work to identify and understand cancer cells, chemotherapy is no longer the treatment of choice in many cases
Naturally-occurring Asbestos Causes Concern in Washington State
Experts say the mineral makes its way from Sumas Mountain near Bellingham to the Swift Creek below.
Family Gets $1.4 Million in Asbestos Lawsuit
The victim on whose behalf the suit was filed was employed by GM&O railroad.