The Mesothelioma Center News - Page 93
Canadian Asbestos Mine Exports to Developing Countries
- by Michelle Whitmer
- Asbestos Exposure & Bans
- Apr 15, 2011
Recently in Asbestos, Quebec, lawmakers approved a $57 million loan to underwrite the reactivation of the world's most famous asbestos mine, the Jeffrey Mine. The majority of the chrysotile asbestos produced at the Jeffrey Mine will be exclusively shipped to Third World countries to make asbestos cement.
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Incidence Found to be Higher in Industrialized Countries
- by Faith Franz
- Asbestos Exposure & Bans
- Apr 14, 2011
According to research conducted by the University of Occupational and Environmental Health, more than 125 million people around the world come into contact with asbestos on the job each year. This carcinogen causes over 90,000 yearly fatalities, and incidence rates are far higher in industrialized countries.
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New Diagnostic Test Facilitates Earlier Detection in Pleural Mesothelioma Patients
- by Faith Franz
- Treatment & Doctors
- Apr 8, 2011
On April 4 in Orlando, Florida, a research team led by Dr. Harvey Pass discussed the results of a novel test used to detect pleural mesothelioma in its early stages. These researchers believe the incidence of pleural cancer in the United States is approximately 3,000 new cases per year and is not expected to peak until about 2030.
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New Mesothelioma Biomarker Emerges as Prime Target for Chemotherapy Drugs
- by Faith Franz
- Treatment & Doctors
- Apr 4, 2011
A 2010 study sponsored by the National Institute of Health and the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation identified a new biomarker that may make chemotherapeutic treatments for mesothelioma more effective.
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Mesothelioma Events Bring Attention to the Cancer
- by Faith Franz
- Asbestos Exposure & Bans
- Mar 18, 2011
This May, the Pacific Meso Center will receive funds through Angen's Breakaway from Cancer Grand Prix Fundraiser, which will be applied to their various research attempts. Additionally, the center will be holding a conference to discuss its unique approach to mesothelioma treatment.
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Mesothelioma Education Leads Students to Speak Out Against Asbestos Factory
- by Faith Franz
- Asbestos Exposure & Bans
- Mar 16, 2011
In Muzaffarpur, India, the construction of a new factory promised to bring a much-needed boost to the area's economy. As many as 500 job openings were promised to be created by the factory's operations. While the villagers prepared for the new employment opportunities, their children were busy launching a campaign against the asbestos production site.
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Lawsuit in Libby, Montana, Nears Settlement
- by Michelle Whitmer
- Legislation & Litigation
- Mar 9, 2011
A long and emotional legal battle that has involved more than 1,125 Libby, Montana, residents since 2004 appears to be drawing to a close as claimants consider a $43 million settlement. The deal, which was originally extended in November 2009, was delayed by three individuals who were not satisfied by the terms.
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Study Reveals Chemical Processes Triggered by Asbestos
- by Michelle Whitmer
- Research & Clinical Trials
- Mar 7, 2011
As an established carcinogen, asbestos poses a number of serious health risks. While it is a prominent factor in asbestosis, one of the most aggressive illnesses associated with the mineral is pleural mesothelioma, a cancer that develops in the lining of the lungs.
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Study: Mesothelioma Rates Affected by Asbestos Exposure at Montana Mine
- by Michelle Whitmer
- Asbestos Exposure & Bans
- Feb 17, 2011
Some forms of asbestos can be found among vermiculite ore, a naturally occurring mineral commonly found in mountainous regions around the world. Vermiculite contaminated with asbestos was used in numerous different products, including insulation, soil additives and fertilizers.
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Mesothelioma Chemotherapy Treatment Improves Survival Rate
- by Michelle Whitmer
- Treatment & Doctors
- Feb 16, 2011
Mesothelioma is an aggressive and rare disease that affects the lining of several vital organs in the body. Almost exclusively caused by exposure to asbestos, mesothelioma affects 2,000 to 3,000 people each year in the United States.
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