Widow of an Ulverston pig farm worker appeals for help with asbestos probe
Bernard Thompson died in May 2012 from mesothelioma, a cancer of the lining of the lungs caused by exposure to deadly asbestos dust decades ago.
Bernie Banton launch of asbestos awareness bus in Canberra
Canberra’s toxic asbestos legacy made it the perfect location to launch a new asbestos awareness van which will tour the country over the coming months.
Katy cuts the ribbon for an asbestos awareness van
CHIEF Minister Gallagher has not released the report of her asbestos task force.
Defunct Brake Linings Manufacturer Ordered to Pay Almost $37 Million to Mesothelioma Victim
Tampa Jury Awards Terminally Ill Claimant and Family Nearly $37 Million
Deadly Mr. Fluffy Asbestos Products Are Still Affecting Australians
New evidence shows 1,000-plus homes across Australia still contain deadly Mr. Fluffy asbestos insulation decades after government cleanup efforts.
New Clinical Trial: Using the Listeria Virus to Fight Mesothelioma
The interview will be led by the experimental therapy for malignant pleural mesothelioma, known as CRS-207.
Asbestos-related deaths ‘will peak in next five years’
ASBESTOS deaths are set to reach a record high in Oxfordshire in the next six years, it has been warned.
COMMENT: Companies must ensure this does not happen again
HEALTH and safety legislation means firms are now under strict instructions to dispose of asbestos safely when buildings are being demolished.
Carboplatin Remains the Best Chemotherapy Drug for HIPEC Procedure
A 2014 Creighton University Medical Center study shows that chemotherapy drug carboplatin is the best option for peritoneal mesothelioma undergoing a HIPEC procedure.
Are New Buildings in Canada Being Outfitted with Pipes Containing Asbestos?
The article ‘Pipes with asbestos still used in new buildings’ discusses asbestos-cement pipes being installed in new installations and potential health concerns.
Recent rulings discipline careless asbestos handling
Three recent verdicts represent the lack of care still associated with asbestos removal. In each case, the defendants either performed botched removal jobs or exposed workers to the deadly fibers without proper protection. During the demolition of a vacant public housing facility in Buffalo, New York, two city inspectors failed at ensuring asbestos was safely […]
Acclaimed Author Lionel Shriver Supports Mesothelioma Awareness Day
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Asbestos is not just a historical problem
Scotland’s industrial history was given pride of place at the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games.
Cancer patient gives warning on asbestos
A MAN who was exposed to asbestos and now has a lung condition is raising awareness of the substance and its effects.
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Asbestos slows Roosevelt cleanup School district may hire public insurance adjuster Check out this story on sctimes.com: http://www.sctimes.com/story/news/local/2014/08/25/asbestos-slows-roosevelt-cleanup/14551443/ Most of the debris remains Sunday fro…