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Pemetrexed Disodium (Alimta) will now be available across the NHS for malignant pleural mesothelioma in certain cases after NICE threw out an appeal.After a two-and-a-half-year wait because of approval processes NICE has recommended Pemetrexed Disodium for patients who have WHO performance status of 0 (able to carry out all normal activity without restriction) or 1 (restricted in strenuous

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NORTH-EAST campaigners have won their three-year battle to get a life-prolonging lung cancer drug funded on the NHS.Alimta, which is the only treatment for asbestos-related cancer mesothelioma, will be given to NHS patients with advanced stages of the disease who cannot have surgery.The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) yesterday issued guidance following a

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The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) issued guidance on Alimta(R) (pemetrexed), the only licensed treatment for malignant pleural mesothelioma - a form of lung cancer resulting from exposure to asbestos. Alimta is recommended only in patients who have WHO performance status of 0 or 1, who are considered to have advanced disease and for whom surgical resection is

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CAMPAIGNERS for the life-extending cancer drug Alimta are celebrating after it was given the final go-ahead for use on the NHS.As reported in later editions of yesterday’s Chronicle, all patients with asbestos-related cancer mesothelioma will be given the North East-developed drug free.Despite two appeals against its use, the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence has given all

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Sarnia-Lambton, the centre of Canada’s petrochemical industry, historically made extensive use of asbestos. Through participatory research methods and clinical diagnostic services, a wide range of asbestos-related diseases was uncovered among Sarnia-Lambton’s industrial working population. The area has the highest rates of pleural mesothelioma in the province of Ontario as well as elevated rates

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Attorney Jim Sokolove, founder of The Law Offices of James Sokolove, has long focused on providing consumers with important and timely information.Most recently, that commitment found the attorney reaching out to diverse audiences with back-to-back appearances on a PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) news segment and on a popular rock station’s radio talk show.Sokolove was interviewed for PBS’ “The

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Save Spodden Valley campaigners have welcomed the annoucenment by NICE that it has rejected an appeal against its decision to approve the use of Alimta for the treatment of mesothelioma, a fatal tumour of the lung pleura caused by exposure to asbestos.The campaign group has thanked MPs Paul Rowen and Jim Dobbin - both of whom have been vocal on the issue.Spokesman Jason Addy said: "Our thanks go

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Many products contain asbestos. From 1900 until well into the 1980s, asbestos was commonly used in over 3,000 different products produced through:ConstructionMiningMillingProcessing Asbestos and its products create many small fibers that, when breathed into the lungs, cause serious health problems. The most dangerous health problem is Mesothelioma, a cancer that attacks the lining of the lungs.In

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The U.K. National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence, or NICE, Wednesday said Eli Lilly & Co's lung cancer drug Alimta should be reimbursed for the treatment of mesothelioma, a type of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos.The final guidance from NICE, the body that determines which drugs are provided by the National Health Service in England and Wales, recommends Alimta for

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A Minnesota man filed an asbestos suit against 10 defendant corporations in Madison County Circuit Court Jan. 16, alleging his father died from mesothelioma.Bruno Zagar claims his father, Anthony, was diagnosed with mesothelioma on Jan. 1, 2004, and died on Dec. 2, 2004.He claims that during the course of his father's employment and during home and automotive repairs he was exposed to and inhaled

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A CANCER-causing material found in the majority of schools in Caithness does not present an "immediate risk", according to Highland Council officials.Results from a newly-released survey show that two-thirds of the county's primary schools and both secondaries contain asbestos.But the local authority has insisted there are strict measures in place to monitor and manage the situation.Its asbestos

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Department of Defense Lists Asbestos-Related Cancer For Medical Research Projects TheDepartment of Defense (DoD) Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program wasappropriated $50 million in the Defense Appropriations Bill that thePresident signed in mid- November. The Mesothelioma Applied ResearchFoundation (Meso Foundation) is excited to announce that, for the firsttime, mesothelioma will be

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The Mesothelioma Lawyer expresses his concern over the student’s health risks as asbestos that was used in these old school buildings as the primary insulation and fireproofing construction material is now projecting from the school building sites due to poor maintenance. It is contaminating the schools environment posing students, teachers and the staff to mesothelioma cancer and asbestos

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Highland Council has insisted there is no risk to pupils or staff after it emerged more than 120 schools across the region contain asbestos.The council's asbestos register shows the substance is contained in more than half of its primary schools and about 80% of secondary schools.Serious health problems including cancer can be caused by exposure to high concentrations of asbestos fibres.The

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Users of LegalView’s traumatic brain injury (TBI) information portal recently learned of a high-tech doll that is helping Australian researchers uncover the affects of TBI in victims of shaken baby syndrome. The forensic medicine department at the University of Oslo recently developed a baby doll that helps them better understand how an infant is affected after a brain injury accident.TBI is a

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Readers of LegalView's mesothelioma blog recently alerted readers of an experimental asbestos removal trial that is being used as an allegedly cheaper and safer method. LegalView provides information on asbestos removal as well as treatments and jury verdicts.LegalView provides readers with up-to-date news on an experimental asbestos removal method, which will begin to be used in populated areas

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A MAN who spent years removing asbestos roofing died after developing a deadly tumour, an inquest heard on Thursday.Dennis Millward, of Titty Ho in Raunds, died at the age of 73 after he was diagnosed with mesothelioma, which is associated with asbestos.His wife June told Kettering Magistrates Court he worked for a time moving asbestos.He would also cut and grind asbestos sheets without any

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Alfacell Corporation today announced that it has entered into a purchase and supply agreement with Scientific Protein Laboratories LLC (SPL) for the commercial production of ONCONASE(R) (ranpirnase). ONCONASE, the company's lead drug candidate, is currently being evaluated as a treatment for unresectable malignant mesothelioma (UMM) in a confirmatory Phase IIIb clinical trial."SPL has been

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(PRLEAP.COM) January 16, 2008 - Denver, CO - LegalView informs its mesothelioma blog readers of a Canadian treatment study that is attempting to find early detection of asbestos exposure and mesothelioma in victims. According to information available at the mesothelioma blog, the study is being conducted by the University Health Network in Toronto. Volunteers who may have been exposed to asbestos

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By Gail RobinsonCAMPAIGNERS from across the region are preparing to descend on the Houses of Parliament later this month to protest at a judgment which will deny thousands of workers suffering an asbestos-related condition the right to claim compensation.The Law Lords ruled last October that pleural plaques, a scarring of the lungs which can be a forerunner of deadly asbestosis and mesothelioma,

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A Northamptonshire man who spent years removing asbestos roofing died after developing a deadly tumour, an inquest heard.Dennis Millward, of Titty Ho, Raunds, died at the age of 73 after he was diagnosed with mesothelioma, which is associated with asbestos. His wife June told Kettering Magistrates Court he worked for a time moving asbestos window sills at a block of flats in London. He would also

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by Susan Todd/The Star-LedgerThursday January 17, 2008, 11:47 AMAlfacell Corp. said its board of directors has appointed David Sidransky as the company's chairman, a corporate governance move that separates the position from the chief executive officer's role.Kuslima Shogen, who has served as chairman since 1996, will continue as chief executive officer."David and I have worked closely together

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Second-rate or inadequate surveys will increase the danger of workers being exposed to asbestos on site, says Mick DawsonThe Health and Safety Executive is trying to instil a greater awareness of regulations and best practice in companies working on smaller building sites.The HSE has focused on raising awareness. One example is the Safety and Health Awareness Days, which involve partnership and

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1/16/2008 10:13 AMBy Steve GonzalezA Georgia widower filed an asbestos suit against 84 defendant corporations in Madison County Circuit Court Jan. 11, alleging his late wife was exposed to airborne asbestos fibers from her stepfather's clothing.Terry Jones alleges his wife Sherry was employed from 1974 to 2006 in clerical positions and her stepfather was employed in maintenance.According to Jones

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By Jane Bunce January 01, 2008 SUFFERERS of the asbestos-linked disease mesothelioma will have access to cheap treatment from today, after a long campaign to secure federal government subsidy paid off.The government says the chemotherapy agent Alimta - the only treatment available specifically for the killer cancer of the lung or stomach lining - will be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits

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