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.
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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…
ADAO Fact #7: Asbestos fibers can be nearly 700 times smaller than human hair and are odorless, tasteless, indestructible fibers that can remain suspended in the air for seconds
The ADAO’s “7 Facts for 7 Days” campaign today shares: “Asbestos fibers can be nearly 700 times smaller than human hair and are odorless, tasteless, indestructible fibers that can remain suspended in the air for seconds.” The tiny size of asbestos fibers means that many who worked with or near asbestos, had no idea they […]
ADAO Fact #6: Chrysotile asbestos accounts for nearly 95% of asbestos mined and exported today. In 2012, the top four asbestos producing countries were Russia, China, Brazil, and Kazakhstan
The ADAO’s “7 Facts for 7 Days” campaign today shares: “Chrysotile asbestos accounts for nearly 95% of asbestos mined and exported today. In 2012, the top four asbestos producing countries were Russia, China, Brazil, and Kazakhstan.” The amount of asbestos imported into the US peaked in 1973. Despite sharp declines in the important of asbestos, […]
ADAO Fact #5: The World Health Organization estimates that 107,000 workers die annually from exposure to asbestos
The ADAO’s “7 Facts for 7 Days” campaign today shares: “The World Health Organization estimates that 107,000 workers die annually from exposure to asbestos.” Thie fact is made all the more stark when you note that the WHO is only taking into account asbestos-related lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis in these estimates. From the “Asbestos: […]