Penn Student Studies Asbestos Risk in Philly-area Town
The senior biology major is doing an in-depth study of the health risks that began when an asbestos factory moved to Ambler in the late 19th century.
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Officers’ charity challenge
The officers, PC Winterbottom, PC Pheasey, DC Weston, PC Hunt and Sergeant Pope, will start their challenge at 6am on Saturday morning at Ben Nevis in Scotland before taking on Scafell Pike in England and then ending 24 hours later at Snowdon in Wales.
Sheffield widow’s asbestosis appeal
The widow of a Sheffield electrician is appealing for help from his former colleagues after her husband died from asbestos-related cancer aged just 55. Tom Tynan, who died from mesothelioma, had worked at the Cole Brothers store in Barker’s Pool betwee…
Plymouth Herald published Mourners celebrate life of Debbie
Debbie Brewer lost her life to mesothelioma, a cancer of the lining of the lung, at St Luke’s Hospice on Sunday June 9. Friends and family crammed into the chapel to pay their final respects in a service that celebrated her life and campaigning achieve…
Janelle’s journey comes to an end
Rushville – Some stories will break your heart. This is one of them. Some stories will renew your spirit and faith in the goodwill of community.
Janelle Bedel succumbs to mesothelioma
RUSHVILLE, Ind. – Janelle Bedel, dubbed “Wonder Woman” by friends, family and those involved in the fight against mesothelioma, passed away Wednesday after a six-year battle with the aggressive cancer.
Two New York Men Go to Prison for Illegal Asbestos Dumping
The two men will also pay fines and restitutions for the infraction, which resulted in the creation of a Superfund site
Student investigates risks of asbestos exposure in former factory town
Understanding the full consequences of environmental exposure to asbestos has proved a demanding venture, and for the past two summers University of Pennsylvania senior Shabnam Elahi has worked on just that: Mapping this risk in Ambler, Pa.
DiaTech Oncology Test Shows Positive Results, Identifies New…
The company has just published detailed results of the clinical trials for mesothelioma lung cancer, small-cell lung cancer and advanced stage III and IV ovarian cancer at the American Society of Clinical Oncology conference held in Chicago.
Breast Cancer Causing Gene Mutation Also Linked To Mesothelioma
Angelina Jolie put a public face to the fact that a gene mutation can cause breast cancer, but gene mutations can cause other cancers, too.
‘Third wave’ of asbestos victims diagnosed
Jane Krsevan has malignant mesothelioma, and is among the ‘third wave’ of victims who were exposed to asbestos.
Battle with Mesothelioma Turned Janelle Bedel into Unlikely Hero as ‘Wonder Woman’
Janelle Bedel, who died Wednesday, became an unlikely hero as Wonder Woman in her fight against mesothelioma.
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.