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Admiral Elmo R. Zumwalt, Jr. - Mesothelioma Sufferer

Mesothelioma & Asbestos Information Center — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 19:07:49 +0000

Admiral Elmo Zumwalt, Jr. made a significant difference as the United States Chief of Naval Operations for almost thirty years. He pushed for change and democracy in the system while he served in command. During his stint, there has been a great increase in casualties akin to asbestos exposure mainly in shipyard workers and tradesmen. [...]

Steve McQueen, “King of Cool” & Mesothelioma Sufferer

Mesothelioma & Asbestos Information Center — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:51:24 +0000

Steve McQueen was known for being an ultra-cool movie star as well as for his real life battle with mesothelioma which he lost on November 7, 1980 at the age of 50. Today is the twenty-nine year anniversary of his death. His exposure to asbestos was attributed to several instances throughout his life. He worked at [...]

Warren Zevon, Musician & Mesothelioma Sufferer

Mesothelioma & Asbestos Information Center — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 19:04:01 +0000

Warren Zevon’s beginnings weren’t nearly as remarkable as his entire career as a musician. He was born to a Mormon mother and a Russian-Jewish father who earned a living through gambling. The music industry welcomed him in the 1960’s when he composed songs for the Everly Brothers and Linda Rondstadt. He is most celebrated for [...]

Cancer Website Holds Important Information

Mesothelioma & Asbestos Information Center — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 08:23:49 +0000

A valuable source of information for mesothelioma and other cancer patients is being promoted by The American Society of Clinical Oncology. The website contains facts for more than 120 kinds of cancer along with the signs and symptoms and treatment process for each. There are also beneficial articles for both patients and their families on [...]

Paul Gleason, Actor & Mesothelioma Sufferer

Mesothelioma & Asbestos Information Center — Fri, 29 May 2009 18:50:04 +0000

Paul Gleason had a remarkable career spanning four decades of acting both in film and television. He was also a recognized baseball amateur, poet and family man. At the age of 67, his brave and enduring struggle with the uncommon asbestos-induced cancer known as mesothelioma ended on May 29, 2006 - today being the three [...]

Stephen J. Gould, Respected Scientist & Mesothelioma Sufferer

Mesothelioma & Asbestos Information Center — Wed, 20 May 2009 18:58:22 +0000

Stephen Gould’s life revolved around science and as a respected paleontologist and educator he paved the way for multitudes of people to better understand the riddles of evolution through his writings. He served as a faculty member at Harvard and there he penned informal academic essays employing out of the ordinary subjects to present common [...]

Video on Asbestosis and Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma & Asbestos Information Center — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 04:39:50 +0000

A recent video featuring asbestosis or lung disease caused by inhalation of asbestos fibers was made by the Worker’s Compensation Board of British Columbia. It shows how almost undetectable asbestos fibers damages the lungs and could also progress to mesothelioma, cancer of the lungs. Worksafe BBC functions towards advancing worker’s security and wellness while in their [...]

Positive Outlook Even After Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma & Asbestos Information Center — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 07:33:36 +0000

The Harloff family will be honoring the life of their beloved Lloyd whose life was taken by mesothelioma. Linda van Amerongen recounts how his father remained so postive and alive despite suffering from this type of lung cancer. He continued to be present at family gatherings even after he was diagnosed back in January 2008, [...]

Ottawa Government Allegedly Conceals Asbestos Health Report

Mesothelioma & Asbestos Information Center — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 02:17:45 +0000

A British scientist by the name of Trevor Ogden claims that the Ottawa government attempted to conceal reports about the health hazards associated with asbestos. The report was completed by a panel of experts including Mr. Ogden in March 2008 but it was only made available more than a year after. The report endangers Ottawa’s [...]

Asbestos Removal by Thermochemical Conversion

Mesothelioma & Asbestos Information Center — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:31:56 +0000

Thermochemical conversion is a recently developed method to aid the removal of asbestos especially in extensive projects. The method uses chemicals and heat which changes asbestos into volcanic materials that doesn’t release toxic fibers. EPA validates it as an option to dispose asbestos although it doesn’t confirm if the agency has released a complete authorization [...]