Tag: <span>Mesothelioma News</span>

Southmead Hospital Charity gives 62,000 funding to medical research…

NEW medical research projects at Southmead Hospital have received funding in an attempt to provide better understandings in neonatal medicine, cancer, orthopaedics and fertility. Five projects have been given a total of A 62,000 in funding by the South…

Ely family calls on YOU to take part in Meso 100 Winter Walk Campaign 2016

A dad who has asbestos-related cancer is calling on people to put their best foot forward to raise funds for vital research into the disease. Following diagnosis, Paul, who lives with his wife, Claire, and son, Ethan, 5, in Larkfield Road, had more sca…

Adding an inhibitor to mesothelioma treatment proves effective

A recent mesothelioma study found the addition of bevacizumab to the chemotherapy treatment of pemetrexed plus cisplatin may increase the survival rate in patients. From 2008 to 2014, patients were given the standard treatment in 21-day increments for six cycles, with some receiving bevacizumab. The addition of bevacizumab increased survival to a median of 19.8 more

Oregon Home Asbestos Demolition Laws Becoming Stricter

Oregon’s asbestos laws regarding home asbestos demolition are becoming stricter per the passing of Senate Bill 705.

Uncovering the facts about asbestos exposure

There was a time when asbestos was seemingly in everything. Among other things, it was used in building materials such as pipe covering, cements, gaskets, pumps, clothing, gloves, and shipbuilding materials. This was due to its durability and high resistance to heat and corrosion as well as the fact it could be so easily processed. more