Mesothelioma & Asbestos Cancer News: October, 2009
Portsmouth, UK – The family of a former sheet metal worker is still coming to terms with the man’s death from mesothelioma earlier this year. Tom Williamson had no knowledge of being exposed to asbestos at his workplace, but quickly succumbed to the asbestos cancer mesothelioma in a matter of months following his diagnosis.
The comprehensive asbestos cancer resource Asbestos.net has recently paired with Keystone Symposia in order to publicize awareness of various cancers, cancer research, and scientific advancement.
Mesothelioma patients may be closer than ever before to receiving a new drug aimed at treating and preventing the deadly cancer. Drug researchers from China and the United States are working together on the KDR/Kit Inhibitor, which will work to end the new growth of cancerous cells in patients.
Jacksonville, Fla. – The unexpected death of a Jacksonville pre-teen has led the boy’s mother to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the owner of the family’s apartment complex. Michele McGrady claims that toxic mold and asbestos led to the death of her son, 12-year-old Darius Thompson.
North Wales, UK – A woman who successfully sued those responsible for her mesothelioma passed away on October 15th after a long battle with the deadly cancer.
Papua New Guinea – Medical experts in Papua New Guinea are calling on the country’s government to ban the importation of asbestos for construction and building purposes. Although asbestos has been banned for use in construction by most countries, it is still being used in Papua New Guinea. They are also calling for tighter building controls to regulate and reduce exposure as much as possible, since exposure to this insulating mineral material can lead to mesothelioma.
Los Angeles—The family of a man who has died from mesothelioma will go back to trial against a United States military contractor which manufactured asbestos-containing boilers.
Brazoria County, TX—The widow of a man who died from the deadly asbestos cancer mesothelioma has been awarded over $1 million in compensation.
Detroit – A group of teenagers who just wanted to help out their community had their health put at risk last month when they were accidentally exposed to the harmful material asbestos, a material which can lead to the deadly cancer mesothelioma.
Fulton, Ill. – The students of Fulton High School in Fulton, Ill., were unable to attend their school’s homecoming game last weekend after concerns were raised over improper removal of asbestos materials from the school.
Witcham, UK—An inquest revealed a death of mesothelioma, caused by occupational exposure to asbestos, for a man from Witcham.
Hemel, UK – The death of a former construction worker and builder in England was ruled as mesothelioma by the coroner. The decedent had not been diagnosed with the disease before his death, and the cancer was found only after a post-mortem autopsy.
A woman who had never been directly exposed to asbestos, but who may have come into contact with it in her own home, has died from the asbestos cancer mesothelioma. Linda Sinnett, 58, was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer which affects the membrane that lines and protects the abdominal cavity.
London—The former Private Secretary to Britain’s Queen Mother has died of the asbestos cancer mesothelioma, and an inquest is to be held into his death to determine if he was exposed to the deadly toxin at Clarence House.
Sir Alastair Aird, 78, worked for the Queen Mother for over 40 years, and was one of the last people to see her before her death in 2002. In 2003, in recognition of his long and distinguished service, he was appointed an Extra Equerry to the Queen.
Wetherby, UK—The family of a man whose mesothelioma death was caused by exposure to asbestos at work, is suing his employer.
A former employee of EMI Records has fallen prey to the ravages of the asbestos cancer mesothelioma, which he contracted at work.
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Portland, Ore. – Able Contractors, a Washington-based asbestos abatement firm, received its second violation this year for improper reporting and removal of asbestos, which can cause the rare but severe cancer mesothelioma, from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).
Horndean, UK—After a recent inquest investigated the life and death of a man who was diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma, the coroner issued a ruling of death as a result of industrial disease.
Oxford, England – In a breakthrough study, scientists at Oxford University in England have developed a new test for the detection and diagnosis of the cancer mesothelioma.
Houston, TX—The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center is poised to provide new hope to patients suffering from the deadly asbestos cancer mesothelioma. Not only does the cancer center have over 30 full-time mesothelioma specialists on staff, it also offers an array of clinical trials and other programs to assist with mesothelioma patients’ wellness in all areas.
Weatherby, UK – The family of Brian Harrison, a former furniture worker in England, announced in September their plans to sue Harrison’s former employer in a wrongful death suit. Harrison died of mesothelioma in April 2009, only months after being diagnosed with the asbestos cancer.
Fun Run Raises Awareness and Funds for Mesothelioma Research
St. Louis, MO – The Illinois-based Simmons firm will host its second annual “Miles for Meso” 5K run/walk this Saturday, October 11th, in University City. The firm recently hosted the first run on Saturday, September 26th in East Alton, Ill., which drew in nearly 500 participants.
Virginia—A new study aims to understand the correlation between taconite miners and a high incidence of mesothelioma.
Windsor, England – An open verdict was reached in the preliminary investigation into the death of 70-year-old Reginald Tinmouth, who passed away in July from the asbestos cancer mesothelioma. Tinmouth’s death is being investigated, as the coroner could not find any visible signs of asbestos exposure, typically the leading cause of this deadly cancer.
Indianapolis—According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, 55 to 70 people in Indiana die each from the rare asbestos cancer mesothelioma. Now, several victims of the disease are on a mission to amend a state law concerning the statute of limitations for filing lawsuits against those who knowingly exposed them to the disease.
Jefferson County, TX—A widow whose husband died of the asbestos disease mesothelioma has filed a second lawsuit against corporations, claiming that their negligence caused his cancer.
Willie Mae Denson is filing the suit on behalf of her deceased husband, Elijah Denson Sr., who worked as a laborer, carpenter and furnace technician. During his employment in these capacities, he was exposed to asbestos in his workplace and therefore contracted mesothelioma, a rare cancer which is linked to asbestos exposure in almost all cases.
London—According to a recent study conducted by Cancer Research UK and the British Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and published in the British Journal of Cancer, a whopping one in 17 British carpenters who were born in the 1940s will die from mesothelioma.
They donned their uniforms, shined their shoes, and went to work – ready to do whatever it took to protect the nation from all threats, during times of war and times of peace. Whether their part in the effort involved riveting the hull of the submarine or commanding its helm, these proud Navy men put their duty and their love of country above their personal ambition. Unfortunately, doing their duty may have put them at risk, many years later, simply because of the hazardous working conditions aboard ships and at shipyards.
Fresno, California—Police department employees in the California city of Fresno now have reason to be concerned about mesothelioma, the deadly cancer which can be directly linked to asbestos exposure in 90 percent of cases.
Hartlepool, UK—Even after his death from the asbestos cancer mesothelioma, a British man continues to lobby against his government which he hopes will help other sufferers.
Barrow, U.K.—The former head of the British National Space Centre, Britain’s contribution to the European Space Agency, has died as a result of the asbestos cancer mesothelioma.
Dr. Derrick Gould, 73, died on June 22. An inquest was held on Monday to look into the cause of death, carried out by Ian Smith, coroner for South and East Cumbria. It was ruled that he died from an “industrial disease.”
New Paltz, N.Y.—Asbestos abatement violations were discovered in a project at the State University of New York campus in New Paltz, officials said, leading to charges against a contractor from Staten Island. Asbestos, which was used in drywall, ceiling tiles, and other building materials in three dorms, can cause the cancer mesothelioma if removed improperly.
London, England—A series of anti-asbestos television advertisements has been banned in the UK, because of the use of statistics that have been deemed misleading. The ad states that, “every year there are more people killed by asbestos than in road accidents,” citing deaths from the asbestos cancer, mesothelioma in the total figures.
Mesothelioma, a rare asbestos cancer that affects the soft tissues surrounding the lungs and lining the chest, is usually not diagnosed until it has reached its most advanced stages, and therefore is often inoperable. Even when surgery is not an option to remove the tumor, other traditional treatments such chemotherapy and radiation can be administered in order to shrink the tumor and help stop or slow its progression through the body. They are also helpful in improving quality of life and duration of survival.
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