Asbestos and Mesothelioma News

Bristol-Myers Squibb Lung Cancer Drug Looks Promising in Clinical Trial

mhall — Wed, 30 May 2012 20:05:55 +0000

Lung cancer patients have more to look forward to as Bristol-Myers Squibb is making progress with its lung cancer drug, which is currently in phase I of clinical trials. The disease is caused by smoking, radon and asbestos exposure.

CT Scans for Older Smokers Should Lead to Earlier Lung Cancer Diagnoses

TimPovtak — Tue, 29 May 2012 19:48:39 +0000

Medical groups now believe that CT Scans for older smokers could lead to earlier lung cancer diagnosis and better treatment results.

Clinical Trials at NCI Showing Promising Results for Mesothelioma Treatment

TimPovtak — Fri, 25 May 2012 21:50:02 +0000

Raffit Hassan, M.D., sees promising results in mesothelioma clinical trials from research that started 15 years ago.

OSHA Has Issue with Company Doing Asbestos Abatement at Buffalo Housing Project

TimPovtak — Thu, 24 May 2012 20:02:53 +0000

Buffalo Housing Authority is concerned about asbestos abatement violations previously committed by company doing latest asbestos project.

Mesothelioma Patients Hopeful on Anti-Cancer Drugs Entering Clinical Trial Phase

mhall — Wed, 23 May 2012 21:06:27 +0000

Researchers at the University of Sydney have developed anti-cancer drugs that may be able to prevent the spread of cancer cells in aggressive cancers like pancreatic and mesothelioma cancers, while also limiting the side effects.

Crazy Indian Mascot, Made with Asbestos Tiles, Still Loved at Illinois High School

TimPovtak — Wed, 23 May 2012 18:55:55 +0000

Du Quoin High School in Illinois wants to move its Indian Joe Mascot, which is made from asbestos tiles, into its new school building this fall.

Asbestos Workers Strike over Safety and Wage Concerns

mhall — Mon, 21 May 2012 22:44:32 +0000

In protest against their employer, five asbestos workers are on strike after claiming that ACECO, LLC is not providing adequate safety protection for its workers. Among the employees are Clara Bolanos and Rigoberto Velazquez, who spoke to reporters about the strike.

Asbestos Blamed for Death of Disco Queen Donna Summer

mhall — Fri, 18 May 2012 19:24:18 +0000

Asbestos-related diseases claim the life of another notable American. Donna Summer, the Queen of Disco, died on May 17, 2012 from lung cancer. Summer was present in New York during 9/11 and many believe her asbestos exposure from that incident caused her death.

Symposium Touts Benefits of Lung Sparing P/D Surgery for Mesothelioma Patients

TimPovtak — Fri, 18 May 2012 02:22:24 +0000

Dr. Robert Cameron from UCLA still leading the fight for lung-sparing P/D surgery for mesothelioma patients.

Closer Look at Cancer Stem Cells Should Help Hasten Mesothelioma Drugs

TimPovtak — Thu, 17 May 2012 21:13:56 +0000

New technology from Singapore will allow researchers to get a better look at cancer stem cells in hopes of hastening the development of new chemotherapy drugs.