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News Alerts

It Was the Worst of Times, It Was Asbestos Times
Grist Magazine - June 27, 2008

The way has been cleared for a long-awaited criminal trial to begin after the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal from asbestos company W.R. Grace.

Firefighters from Portage Work to Aid Comrade with Cancer
Kalamazoo Gazette - June 23, 2008

Brad Wilson was always the first firefighter to step forward to help co-workers in need throughout his 25-year career with the Portage Fire Department. He was recently diagnosed with stage-three mesothelioma, a form of cancer that affects the lungs and is usually associated with asbestos exposure. Now his fellow co-workers want to help him out in his time of need.

Kansas Department of Health and Environment Posts Asbestos Warning
WBW, Topeka, Kansas - June 20, 2008

Residents in storm-damaged areas are being advised by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to use safeguards while removing and disposing of debris to protect against possible asbestos exposure.

Mesothelioma Treatment Review

We're always providing new and informative resources regarding mesothelioma treatment including: Clinical Trials, Conventional Treatments, Experimental Treatments, and more. Check back often for the most recent advances in mesothelioma treatments.

Despite Onconase Trial Results Quintessence Moves Ahead

In an article posted in this column a few weeks ago, it was reported that researchers at Madison-based Quintessence Bioscience were waiting for the results of a Phase IIIb clinical trial from Alfacell Corp., a significant East Coast competitor, on an anti-cancer therapeutic compound, Onconase. QBI-139, Quintessence's lead drug candidate, is very similar to Onconase but has not yet gone through clinical testing. - 6/6/08

A Case Report: Malignant Mesothelioma with Unexpected Contralateral Mediastinal Shift

An unusual clinical feature of mesothelioma is the presentation of contralateral mediastinal shift due to pleural mesothelioma tissue, rather than a pleural effusion. - 5/1/08

Heated Intraoperative Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy Developed by Renowned Surgeon

Dr. Paul Sugarbaker, renowned oncologic surgeon specializing in mesothelioma at the Washington Cancer Institute, developed a leading-edge surgical procedure to treat mesothelioma called heated intraoperative intraperitoneal chemotherapy. - 4/29/08

Exposure to Asbestos While Working at a Shipyard?

Working in shipyards could have caused you to be exposed to asbestos fibers. Insulation, pipe coverings, gaskets and turbines, and other asbestos products have caused shipyard workers and military men to be exposed to large amounts of asbestos which can cause mesothelioma.

Unions, Asbestos Exposure and Mesothelioma

In recent years trade unions have taken an increasingly active role in rallying for the rights of workers who were unknowingly exposed to asbestos on-the-job. They have been instrumental in exposing big industry asbestos cover-ups, participated in shaping asbestos legislation and created an information resource for mesothelioma treatment options. View the Unions section of our Web site to learn more.

Navy Veterans Exposed to Asbestos While on Duty

Navy Veterans who served on our nation’s warships and submarines from World War II through the Vietnam war were exposed to high concentrations of deadly asbestos in boiler rooms, engine rooms, sleeping quarters and other areas throughout the ships. As a result, Navy Veterans are at a higher risk for developing mesothelioma cancer.

Asbestos Exposure in New York

Asbestos cancer is prevalent among those who worked at New York shipyards including the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Todd Shipyard, and the New York Shipbuilding Corporation.

Workers at New York power plants such as Consolidated Edison, and New York powerhouses including the Astoria Powerhouse and Indian Point Powerhouse were also at risk for exposure to asbestos while on the job.

Other prominent jobsites where workers were exposed to asbestos include JFK International Airport and Grand Central Terminal. Additionally, we have compiled a complete listing of jobsites where New York asbestos exposure may have occurred.

Contact information for New York mesothelioma doctors is provided on our web site for your convenience.