Potential Mesothelioma Drug Wins Orphan Status from the European Commission
Cambridge, Mass.-based Verastem hopes to bring to the table a new treatment option for patients with asbestos-caused cancer
Asbestos Organization Unhappy with Changes to Chemical Safety Bill
The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization was unhappy to see its suggested amendments stripped from the Chemical Safety Improvement Act of 2013
Angeles Clinic and Research Institute Opens Mesothelioma-Specific Clinical Trial
A new Phase 2 clinical trial at the Angeles Clinic will study tremelimumab as an immunotherapy treatment for pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma.
Better Drugs Mean More Cancer Victims can Be Treated as Outpatients
Spending on inpatient cancer admissions fell from 64% of total cancer spending in 1987 to 27% in 2001-2005, studies say.
Old Nestle Plant Owner says Asbestos was Removed Illegally
The businessman faces time in prison and a hefty fine for the infractions
Lung Cancer Treatment May Improve with New Chemotherapy Delivery System
Recent research shows that a new delivery method can make chemotherapy more effective for lung cancer and possibly mesothelioma.
Asbestos Work Investigated at Rensselaer Site
A federal grand jury is probing issues involving the city’s Hilton Center
Australians Worried about “Asbestos Minefield”
While making way for the new National Broadband Network, it was discovered that communications giant Telstra may have used unqualified individuals to remove asbestos in their pits
Mesothelioma Research in Australia Focuses on Blocking Protein Growth
Researchers at Flinders University in Australia focus on the latest mesothelioma treatment.
Seven Countries Block Rotterdam Convention Efforts to Restrict Asbestos Shipping
Canada may have stepped aside, but seven countries still block efforts at Rotterdam Convention conference to restrict asbestos shipping worldwide.
New Immunotherapy Drug Works with Lung Cancer, Might Be Future for Mesothelioma Treatment
An Immunotherapy drug testing well with lung cancer has become a future hope for mesothelioma treatment.
First Portable, Real-Time Asbestos Detector Offers Promise Of Better Workplace Safety
Asbestos was once called a miracle material because of its toughness and fire-resistant properties.
Mesothelioma Incidence Rates Remain Steady Despite Dramatic Decline in Asbestos Use
The use of asbestos has been reduced dramatically, but mesothelioma incidence rates still on steady course.
Mesothelioma Advocate Max Baucus Leaving U.S. Senate
Max Baucus leaving U.S. Senate leaves the mesothelioma and asbestos community without one of its strongest supporters
Lung Cancer Risk Greatly Increased By Asbestos Exposure, Asbestosis, And Smoking Combined Greatly Increase
The chances of developing lung cancer associated with asbestos exposure, asbestosis and smoking are dramatically increased when these three risk factors are combined, and quitting smoking…