New Study on Palliative Care for Mesothelioma Cancer Patients
A new study shows palliative care should be considered to relieve suffering in all disease stages of mesothelioma cancer, not just at the end of life.
Thomas Co. cancer patient can sue asbestos producer
The Georgia Supreme Court said unanimously Wednesday that a lawsuit may go forward against a manufacturer of asbestos-containing water pipes. A Thomas County woman claimed she contracted malignant mesothelioma from washing the clothes of her father who…
Thomas Co. cancer patient can sue asbestos producer
The Georgia Supreme Court said unanimously Wednesday that a lawsuit may go forward against a manufacturer of asbestos-containing water pipes. A Thomas County woman claimed she contracted malignant mesothelioma from washing the clothes of her father who…
New KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab) Data to be Presented at 17th World…
New KEYTRUDA Data to be Presented at 17th World Conference on Lung Cancer Highlight Research Across the Spectrum of Thoracic Malignancies New KEYTRUDA Data to be Presented at 17th World Conference on Lung Cancer Highlight Research Across the Spectrum of Thoracic Malignancies Merck , known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today announced that new data investigating the use of KEYTRUDA , the company’s anti-PD-1 therapy, across multiple thoracic malignancies, including non-small cell lung cancer , small cell lung cancer and malignant pleural mesothelioma, will be presented at the 17th World Conference on Lung Cancer hosted by the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer in Vienna, Austria, Dec. 4-7 .
Asbestos risk assessed at 5,000 Northern Ireland homes
Hundreds of homes in Northern Ireland have areas effectively placed out of bounds due to asbestos contamination with almost 5,000 more under review, the NI Housing Executive has said. In response to an Assembly question from Andy Allen MLA, the NIHE sa…
Study Uncovers Strange Growth of Mesothelioma Tumors
A new analysis on how asbestos-related tumors grow may lead to more effective research and treatments of malignant mesothelioma. Researchers at Australia’s Flinders University found malignant mesothelioma tumors demonstrate vasculogenic (vascular) mimicry — the process in which tumors make their own blood vessels. Tumors promote their own growth by growing blood vessels that reach into…
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Study Uncovers Strange Growth of Mesothelioma Tumors
A new analysis on how asbestos-related tumors grow may lead to more effective research and treatments of malignant mesothelioma. Researchers at Australia’s Flinders University found malignant mesothelioma tumors demonstrate vasculogenic (vascular) mimicry — the process in which tumors make their own blood vessels. Tumors promote their own growth by growing blood vessels that reach into…
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Indiana State Department Being Taken to Court Over Asbestos Exposure Emails
The Indiana State Department of Environmental Management is being taken to court over emails about asbestos exposure.
The First Case of Pulmonary Asbestosis
Asbestosis, a severe and life threatening disease, is directly linked to the inhalation of asbestos fibers. In asbestosis, these fibers make their way to one’s lungs and become embedded in the inner tissue. The tissue then scars causing “fibrosis.” Once the tissue begins to scar, it then starts to harden which stops the flow of
Still a global menace
As a 7-year-old child in suburban Sydney, Australia, Serafina Salucci recalls playing with white wall sheeting material leftover from her dad’s renovation of the family’s garage. She used it like chalk to draw on the driveway, and threw chunks of it back and forth with her brothers.
Still a global menace
As a 7-year-old child in suburban Sydney, Australia, Serafina Salucci recalls playing with white wall sheeting material leftover from her dad’s renovation of the family’s garage. She used it like chalk to draw on the driveway, and threw chunks of it back and forth with her brothers.
Annual memorial for Adelaide asbestos victims growing
Terry Miller grew up in the country not far from the River Murray and used to be a good swimmer. Now he struggles for breath and needs oxygen 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week, making swimming and other simple pleasures impossible.
How to Bring a Wrongful Death Lawsuit for Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects the lining of a person’s internal organs, such as the lungs, stomach, and heart. There is no cure for the disease, and most cases are directly related to exposure to asbestos.
Family of Rainham man who died from asbestos exposure appeal for help with investigation
A grieving family are appealing to former colleagues of a much-loved man to help with an investigation into asbestos exposure. Bill Wyatt, of Ingrebourne Road, Rainham, worked at the Tate & Lyle factory in Silvertown, North Woolwich, between 1957 a…
California Library to Temporarily Close for Asbestos-Containing Tile Removal
In October, a board of supervisors from a California county approved the temporary closure of a local library for an asbestos abatement project. The closure is set to take place following the Thanksgiving holiday.