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With Mesothelioma On Their Minds, EPA Staff Fought New Rules
Though the Trump administration’s newly-assigned leaders of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) pushed hard for a new, laxer method of evaluating asbestos in consumer products, emails show that career officials aware of the risks of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases fought hard against its enactment. Many of those who have worked at the EPA for
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Lung Fluid Offers Promise of Early Mesothelioma Detection
One of the most widely-acknowledged challenges of treating mesothelioma patients is the fact that the disease is rarely diagnosed at its earliest stages: the disease develops and takes hold without manifesting any signs of its presence, and by the time symptoms do arise they are often mistaken for other conditions. By the time an accurate
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Court Rules for Mesothelioma Victim in Asbestos Replacement Parts Case
One of the most frustrating legal issues that mesothelioma victims face is the idea that a company could avoid liability for asbestos exposure if the asbestos came from replacement parts needed to make their equipment operate, rather than from the original equipment that they had manufactured. Now, in an appeal brought by the family of
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Parents Warned About Mesothelioma as Crayons Test Positive for Asbestos
It’s back to school season, and for parents flooding the aisles of retail and discount outlets, mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases are the furthest thing from their minds. Unfortunately, according to the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), at the same time that they’re looking for bargains, moms and dads need to be mindful of
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Experts Fear Rise in Mesothelioma Following New EPA Asbestos Rule
Despite the fact that asbestos’ role in mesothelioma and other diseases is well established, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has introduced a new rule that will make it more likely that the carcinogen will once again be used in manufacturing in the United States. Though this decision has been haled by those in the chemical
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Radiology’s Role in Diagnosing Mesothelioma
Some patients suspected of having malignant mesothelioma have a known history of exposure to asbestos, while others may not be aware that they ingested or inhaled the toxic material. Whether physicians have good reason to suspect the rare form of cancer or are simply working through a differential diagnosis, radiologists play a crucial role in
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California Jury Awards Man $11.4 Million in Second-Hand Mesothelioma Case
When Francisco Mata worked for Park Water, between 1970 and 1985, he had no idea that his job would eventually lead to his son Alfred being diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma. But Mata’s job cutting, installing and repairing asbestos-cement water pipes for the utility company, meant that he was unknowingly carrying the deadly particles home on
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New Orleans-Area Parents Fear Mesothelioma After Mismanaged Asbestos Removal At School
The strict guidelines that are in place for the correct way to remove asbestos from buildings have the specific purpose of guarding against the risk of asbestos-related diseases like malignant mesothelioma and asbestosis. But when those rules are not followed, both workers and anybody onsite can breathe in the carcinogenic fibers and introduce the risk
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Australian Study Focuses on Unique Psychological Challenges of Mesothelioma
When it comes to malignant mesothelioma, Australia has been hard hit. The country was once a major producer of asbestos, and as a result it has one of the highest rates of mesothelioma in the world, with roughly 650 new cases diagnosed each year. The disease has several unique characteristics that make it particularly challenging
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Mesothelioma Researchers May Pursue CBD/Chemotherapy Study After Marked Improvement in Pancreatic Cancer Survival Rates
Mesothelioma researchers working to find innovative ways to extend patient survival times may be inspired by the results of a recent study conducted in the United Kingdom. According to a report published in the journal Oncogene, scientists from Queen Mary University of London were able to triple the survival rates of laboratory animals with pancreatic cancer by
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Study Shows Minimally Invasive Surgery May Work for Peritoneal Mesothelioma
A study published in the journal Surgical Endoscopy has introduced the idea that some patients diagnosed with malignant peritoneal mesothelioma may be able to avoid aggressive major surgery, opting instead for a minimally invasive procedure that involves a much smaller incision and much faster recovery times.
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Glow-In-The-Dark Technology Makes Mesothelioma Tumors Light Up
A new technology being used by mesothelioma surgeons may remind you of scenes from your favorite crime show, but that doesn’t make it any less of a breakthrough. Surgeons from the Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvaniahttps://mesothelioma.net/mesothelioma-treatment-centers/ have reported in the Annals of Thoracic Surgery that they used a combination of a tumor-seeking dye
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International Commission on Occupational Health Calls Lack of Progress on Mesothelioma and Asbestos “Embarrassing”
At the annual meeting of the International Commission on Occupational Health, experts from around the world addressed occupational cancer in general, and the specific problem of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. Calling the lack of progress surrounding asbestos “embarrassing”, the group addressed the latest figures on fatalities and called work-related cancers one of the critical
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New Massachusetts Law Will Help Mesothelioma-Stricken Firefighters
Though the public may think that mesothelioma is a disease of the past — that our awareness of asbestos’s dangers has put a stop to people’s exposure and the condition will eventually disappear — that is absolutely not the case. Not only are there still jobs that have employees working directly with asbestos, but many
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Mesothelioma Patient Shows Dramatic Improvement Through Use Of Immunotherapy
If you’re a mesothelioma patient or someone who has a mesothelioma patient in your life, then you are likely watching today’s rapid-fire developments in cancer treatment with great hope and interest, and paying special attention to the tremendous strides that are being made with immunotherapy. The news of Jimmy Carter’s remarkable response to immunotherapy drugs
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NYC Takes Precautions to Cut Mesothelioma Risk After Steam Pipe Explosion
A New York City steam pipe explosion sent asbestos spewing into the environment and had city administrators working overtime to minimize the risk of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. The rupture occurred on lower Fifth Avenue last Thursday, sending smoke, debris and shock waves through the neighborhood.
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Mesothelioma Lawsuit Impacted by Asbestos Company’s Lies
A South Carolina jury is being explicitly informed that the asbestos company being sued in a mesothelioma lawsuit purposely lied to try to keep them from hearing incriminating evidence. The case involves Jerry Crawford, a former employee at Celanese Corporation’s materials plant in Spartanburg, and Covil Corporation, a supplier that provided asbestos-containing pipe insulation to
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After Years of Mesothelioma Lawsuits, Asbestos In Baby Powder Presents A New Issue
After decades of mesothelioma victims filing lawsuits against asbestos companies, it is well known that asbestos is responsible for the rare and fatal form of cancer. But new claims filed over the last few years have introduced a sobering new element to the legal landscape, as consumers are coming forward and saying that asbestos in
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Italian Study Suggests Asbestos May Play Additional Role in Development of Mesothelioma
It’s long been known that asbestos is the cause of malignant mesothelioma: the carcinogenic material has been named as the primary source of several diseases. In the case of the rare and deadly form of cancer, it is believed that the mineral’s fibers create genetic changes in the cells in which it becomes embedded. These
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Could Feeling Happy Help Mesothelioma Patients Live Longer?
It’s hard to find anything to be upbeat when you’re facing a diagnosis of malignant mesothelioma. But a new study conducted by researcher’s from Israel’s Technion-Israel Institute of Technology is suggesting that experiencing happiness and other positive emotions may actually generate a physical response in the body that slows the growth of cancerous tumors. Though
