Lung, Mesothelioma & Asbestos Information

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "No two people with mesothelioma or asbestos exposure ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio, PRNewswire/ -- The Ohio Mesothelioma Victims Center is appealing to a person in Ohio who has recently been diagnosed with ...

BOSTON, Feb. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Massachusetts Mesothelioma Victims Center does not want one person in Massachusetts with recently diagnosed ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mesothelioma Victims Center is now offering a railroad engineer or railroad repair person with mesothelioma or ...

Asbestos litigation is the number one source of tort claims in the US, with many people decrying the filing of so many claims. But there's a reason the claims ...

Italian researchers have reported early success using gold nanoparticles as a chemotherapy-delivery vehicle for mesothelioma.

DENVER, Feb. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Colorado Mesothelioma Victims Center is appealing to a US Navy Veteran who has recently been diagnosed with ...

TRENTON, NJ – Asbestos is a real and oft-forgotten danger in the United States, taking the lives of as many as 15,000 Americans every year. Assembly ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "We want to provide immediate assistance to an auto or truck mechanic who ...

DETROIT, /PRNewswire/ -- The Michigan Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "We are the top ranked source in the nation for the 'best mesothelioma or asbestos ...

NEW LONDON, Conn., Feb. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the Connecticut Mesothelioma Victims Center, "Our initiative is the best branded source in the ...

Dr. Mags Portman, a HIV prevention and PrEP pioneer in the U.K., died Wenesday from pleural mesothelioma, a rare cancer linked to asbestos exposure.

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Minnesota Mesothelioma Victims Center's top priority is seeing to it that a US Navy Veteran with ...

HOUSTON, Jan. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "We are appealing to oil refinery workers with mesothelioma or ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mesothelioma Compensation Center is urging conventional or nuclear power plant workers or any type of ...

WHEELING, W.Va., Jan. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The West Virginia Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "If you are a US Navy Veteran who has recently been ...

Recent studies showed pleural mesothelioma patients can benefit from a combination of the immunotherapy drugs Opdivo and Yervoy.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Feb. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Oklahoma Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "We are urging a Navy Veteran with mesothelioma or ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the New York Mesothelioma Victims Center, "We are 100% focused on making certain a power plant, ...

In a Chinese case study, the chemotherapy drug Apatinib halted mesothelioma progression for five months after standard chemotherapy failed.

Real mesothelioma survivors share their stories on battling the disease and how they were exposed to asbestos.

A coalition of 15 attorneys general are calling for a tougher asbestos reporting rule as part of the recently-revised Toxic Substances Control Act. Maine's newly ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mesothelioma Compensation Center says, "We are the best branded source on the Internet for the best possible ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mesothelioma Compensation Center is the top ranked source in the nation for the best possible financial ...

A gene-editing tool restores sensitivity of resistant lung cancer to chemotherapy. This offers hope for treating mesothelioma, another deadly tumor type.

ATLANTA, Feb. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the Georgia Mesothelioma Victims Center, "We offer direct access to attorney Erik Karst founding partner ...

Published: Feb 06, 2019. KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Missouri Mesothelioma Victims Center is urging a power plant or public utility ...

Pleural mesothelioma caused Marian Levin to miss hosting Thanksgiving in 2015, but she was determined to resume hosting when her treatment was done.

Thousands of people who lived and worked in Wittenoom have died from asbestos-related diseases, but the impact on the Pilbara's Aboriginal people has been ...

Move by US officials comes after claims of contamination with asbestos.

CHICAGO, /PRNewswire/ -- The Illinois Mesothelioma Victims Center is urging a US Navy Veteran with mesothelioma or asbestos exposure lung cancer ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the Pennsylvania Mesothelioma Victims Center, "We want a current or former steel mill worker, a US ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Parents and staff are being warned about possible asbestos at North Park Montessori School in Grand Rapids. The school held a ...

Pleural mesothelioma survivor Emily Ward reflects on outliving the surgeon who saved her life and not being promised tomorrow.

the Arizona Mesothelioma Victims Center is now urging a Navy Veteran or person with mesothelioma or asbestos exposure lung cancer anywhere in Arizona to ...

The district says an outside group will investigate who failed to communicate the potential presence of asbestos at North Park Montessori.

Montana, the "last best place," home to national parks, grizzly bears and endless blue skies, is also home to one of the largest man-made asbestos disasters in ...

A FORMER Butlin's handyman battling terminal cancer linked to asbestos is appealing for ex-colleagues to help him establish if he was exposed to the h...

Last month, a federal ban on the import, manufacture, sale, use and export of asbestos and asbestos-containing products came into effect. The regulations are ...

A recent study found aggressive tumor-removing surgery is beneficial for patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma, regardless of cell type.

A new Italian study contains some sobering news about the role of asbestos in mesothelioma development. Susceptible people can get sick from small ...

Two investigative reports suggest that Johnson & Johnson talc products may contain asbestos. Here's what you need to know.

In B.C., about 160000 workers earn their living in the construction industry, with sectors including general construction, heavy construction and road construction ...

In her winning essay, Sally Whelan shared her personal story of losing her father to the asbestos cancer and her plans for becoming a paramedic.NEW YORK ...

10:30 AM Wednesday Feb 20, 2019. Anti-asbestos lobbiest honoured. Deidre van Gerven receives a civic award. PHOTO/PAM GRAHAM. Deidre van Gerven ...

Published: Feb 14, 2019. The European Commission has allocated, through the H2020-EIC-SMEInst-2018-2020-Phase 2 program, a total of 1,085.659€ to the ...

COLUMBIA, S.C., Feb. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The South Carolina Court of Appeals has affirmed a $14 million verdict against Texas-based Celanese Corp.

Mesothelioma life expectancy is based upon several different factors like stage at diagnosis, treatment style and the patient's age and gender.

The University of Montana abruptly closed McGill Hall on Thursday after tests showed too-high levels of asbestos in offices and a daycare center. Officials said ...

The mesothelioma cure rate depends on many factors. Learn about average cancer survival rates by age, race, stage & type of mesothelioma.

Mesothelioma is caused almost exclusively by asbestos exposure when fibers are inhaled or ingested into the body however other factors can play a role.

We read with interest the article by Salciccioli et al demonstrating the high mortality rate from interstitial lung disease (ILD) in the UK. We would like to highlight ...

Patients with stage 4 mesothelioma may have limited treatment options, but a number of palliative treatments may reduce symptoms.

There are no immediate signs of asbestos exposure, but decades later related diseases may cause breathlessness, coughing and chest pain.

Stage 3 mesothelioma is considered a progressed stage of the rare cancer. Tumor-removing surgery is still a treatment option for some patients.

Respiratory complications of mesothelioma and its treatment are common. Effective therapies are available to control respiratory complications.

Asbestos exposure can lead to asbestos-related diseases ranging from benign to fatal. Some of these are asbestosis, mesothelioma, and lung & ovarian cancer.

A Reuters investigation showed Johnson & Johnson knew for decades that its baby powder contained asbestos and hid those results from regulators.

Mesothelioma statistics are always changing. Find the latest information about incidence rate, mortality rare, survival rates and more.

Epithelioid mesothelioma is the most common type of malignant mesothelioma. Patients with epithelioid cancer cells respond best to treatment.

A microbiologist testifying in defense of Johnson & Johnson in a California jury trial over claims its baby powder contained cancer-causing asbestos said fibrous ...

After 19 years, the massive asbestos cleanup in Libby, Montana, is ending. But the toxic effects of decades of exposure will haunt the small town for years.

Immunotherapy is often called the future of cancer treatment. For those diagnosed with mesothelioma, drugs such as Keytruda and Opdivo represent hope.

Blood Tests Can Help Detect Mesothelioma in Its Earliest Stages. Learn More About the MESOMARK Assay, As Well As Other Blood-Based Mesothelioma ...

Mesothelioma symptoms mirror less serious conditions such as the flu. Find out common misdiagnoses along with how other illnesses make mesothelioma ...

Dr. Andrea McKee believes early screening for lung cancer will significantly reduce deaths, including cases linked to asbestos exposure.

Pleural mesothelioma is the most common type of mesothelioma, accounting for 75 percent of all cases. It forms on the lining of the lungs called the pleura.

A $100000 grant has been allocated to the CDC for a feasibility study for the creation of a national mesohtelioma patient registry.

Dry cough is a common symptom of pleural mesothelioma. Find out what causes dry cough along with treatments and remedies to manage the symptom.

Well-respected mesothelioma specialists will share their knowledge with patients at the 2019 International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma.

NEW YORK, /PRNewswire/ -- The Mesothelioma Victims Center is urging a pulp and paper mill worker who has recently been diagnosed with mesothelioma, ...

Researchers need better ways to track and treat mesothelioma. Brain-derived neurotrophic factor may be a useful biomarker for this.

A new study by the International Commission of Occupational Health shows the death toll of asbestos is larger than previously estimated.

An extrapleural pneumonectomy (EPP) for pleural mesothelioma involves the removal of a cancerous lung as well as parts of the chest lining, heart lining, ...

Mesothelioma tumors can cause pain in the chest or abdomen by pressing against organs, infiltrating muscle or bone, and damaging nerves.

Pericardial mesothelioma is a rare cancer that develops in the membrane surrounding the heart. Treatment options such as chemotherapy may be available.

Looking for mesothelioma information? Start here. Get the resources you need to face mesothelioma and its treatment.

A way to diagnose mesothelioma earlier — critical to successfully treating it — could be on the horizon, based on two studies examining an issue that has ...

Many mesothelioma symptoms, like coughing, chest pain and difficulty breathing, can resemble less-serious illnesses and can make a diagnosis difficult.

Women and children of asbestos workers may be just as likely to develop mesothelioma, a rare cancer, because of secondhand exposure to asbestos.

A phase I clinical trial at two prominent cancer centers is testing novel CAR T-cell therapy on patients with peritoneal mesothelioma.

Mesothelioma can lead to shortness of breath. Learn about what you can do to manage this side effect.

The eighth annual International Symposium on Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma will focus on emerging treatments such as immunotherapy and gene therapy.

Standard-of-care treatment for patients with pleural mesothelioma may soon include Tumor Treating Fields, a novel therapy involving electric fields that disrupt ...

Receiving a second opinion from a specialist can be crucial in preventing a misdiagnosis, which can impact the survival of mesothelioma patients.

The Abramson Cancer Center in Pennsylvania will use a National Cancer Institute grant to fund CAR T-cell therapy research for mesothelioma.

Small cell mesothelioma, a rare subtype of mesothelioma, resembles a form of lung cancer but requires traditional mesothelioma treatments.

A lung cancer screening tool developed by researchers at the University of Michigan includes questions about past asbestos exposure.

Though a wide variety of consumer products led to harmful asbestos exposure during the 20th century, only one of these products was actually designed to be ...

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has been used successfully in Japan to treat post-surgery recurrence of malignant pleural mesothelioma, according to a case ...

Pneumonia is a serious concern for mesothelioma patients, as a weakened immune system and poor health can result in life-threatening complications.

The mesothelium is a protective membrane lining the lungs, abdomen and heart. Asbestos exposure can cause mesothelioma to develop in the mesothelium.

Asbestos statistics and facts reveal the devastating effects of asbestos exposure throughout the U.S. and the entire world.

The death of Dr. David Sugarbaker and asbestos controversies with Claire's and Johnson & Johnson highlight Asbestos.com's most read news stories of 2018.

A recent study from researchers at the University of Vermont adds clarity to how asbestos fibers move through the body and cause pleural mesothelioma.

Recent lawsuits are revealing how talc companies covered up the dangerous health effects of talc contaminated with asbestos.

BOSTON, Jan. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Massachusetts Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "We are urging a construction worker or a skilled tradesman ...

Researchers in Toronto believe a form of radiation therapy may make immunotherapy drugs more effective against malignant pleural mesothelioma.

An asbestos-exposed family helped researchers identify genetic mutations that may increase malignant mesothelioma risk.

Asbestos was used extensively during the Vietnam war era leading to thousands of Vietnam veterans being diagnosed with mesothelioma and other illnesses.