Albina Shipyard, also known as Albina Engine & Machine Works, constructed freighters during both world wars and eventually became a repair facility on the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon. Albina was one of the city’s first major shipyards, but its use of asbestos had lasting, devastating effects on many workers. Albina Shipyard History The Albina
Italy is one of the many countries in the world that is suffering an epidemic of malignant mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases, and as a result, researchers from that country are working diligently to understand how the disease manifests itself, and where the greatest risks lie. A recently published study conducted by the Italian Workers’
Following revelations that the city of San Diego had put them at risk for mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases, hundreds of firefighters and other fire department employees have filed a negligence claim holding the city responsible for their potential medical damages. The issue was raised after an investigation showed that the city had known that
Whether you have been diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma or are concerned about being diagnosed in the future as a result of a know exposure to asbestos, a recent report in the International Journal of Cancer is warning against taking Vitamin B12 supplements. The study, which was conducted by researchers from the American Cancer Society and the National
Asbestos exposure in mechanics and automotive workers is an ongoing problem. Clutches, brakes, and other materials contained asbestos for decades, putting mechanics and others at risk of mesothelioma. Workers replacing or fixing these parts or cleaning up in the workplace are at risk of exposure even today. How Was Asbestos Used in Vehicles? The Environmental
Though asbestos company owners often argue that low level exposure to their contaminated products cannot lead to the rare form of cancer known as malignant mesothelioma, a recent study is contradicting their assertions, as it concludes that those with minimal exposure are actually at a greater risk of being diagnosed with the disease than is
Did you ever imagine that Darwin’s theory of evolution could ever be applied to mesothelioma research? It’s a real possibility, as cancer researchers from the United Kingdom begin to study how cancer cells grow and evolve to survive, and specifically how they change to evade the effects of the body’s immune system.
Mesothelioma is such a lethal condition, and so challenging to treat, that cancer researchers are being forced to think outside of the box to find both better medications and better ways to deliver those medications. Scientists from MIT’s Koch Center for Integrative Cancer Research are doing both, creating a specially-formulated medication that instructs the lung’s
Malignant mesothelioma is among the rarest forms of cancer. It is also one of the most difficult to treat. Mesothelioma continues to be considered a fatal diagnosis, despite strides that have been made in improving longevity for many of those identified as having the disease. It is the challenge of treating the condition, as well
CAR T-cell therapy is a new type of immunotherapy for cancer treatment that might benefit mesothelioma patients. Clinical trials represent a unique opportunity for patients who qualify to access innovative medicine with great promise. CAR T-cell therapy modifies a patient’s immune system cells and has already shown good results with bone marrow and blood cancers.