Mesothelioma & Asbestos Cancer News: January, 2010
A man who worked in various blue-collar jobs during the 1970s has been diagnosed with the rare asbestos cancer mesothelioma, and is bringing suit against many of his former employers in order to recover damages related to his illness.
Mesothelioma is a cancer which is caused by asbestos exposure, and which almost always has a very poor prognosis. A recently published study, however, is investigating biological prognostic factors in order to better determine the proper treatment for mesothelioma patients.
Scottish shipyard workers, some of whom are at risk for mesothelioma because they have already been diagnosed with asbestos-related pleural plaques, are applauding a recent decision by a high court judge to throw out a previous Parliamentary law.
A veteran of the United States Air Force and retired maintenance worker has died from the asbestos cancer mesothelioma.
New York—In a recently published study, researchers have revealed that cancer can actually “seed” itself through the body, and that tumors can re-seed themselves even after having been surgically removed. This may lead to difficulty in treating certain diffuse, complex cancers such as mesothelioma, the asbestos cancer.
Although he has recently been awarded £45,000 ($71,861 US) as compensation for his mesothelioma, a Chester man says he would happily give it all back in exchange for good health.
An exciting new treatment for mesothelioma, the cancer caused by exposure to asbestos fibers, is being investigated by researchers at Michigan’s Mayo Clinic.
Sydney, Australia—A pharmaceutical company in Sydney has announced its plans to continue research into an anti-cancer compound, specifically with regard to treatment of mesothelioma.
Charleston, WV—A couple is bringing suit against 66 companies, seeking damages in a mesothelioma case.
Pickering, Ontario—A firefighter who was exposed to asbestos contamination while on the job has died from the asbestos cancer mesothelioma.
Norwich, UK—A father and grandfather who long outlived his doctor’s prognostication has at last succumbed to the asbestos cancer mesothelioma.
Many people are under the impression that the toxic mineral material asbestos was banned years ago. Although the Environmental Protection Agency did put into place regulations concerning the use of asbestos in consumer goods, beginning in the 1980s, the substance is still allowable in certain amounts and applications. Moreover, it remains in existing structures, many of which are schools.
Football great and actor Merlin Olsen, who recently divulged that he has been diagnosed with the rare asbestos cancer mesothelioma, has decided to file lawsuits against an astounding number of companies.
Philadelphia Inquirer—A forensic sculptor whose work has helped to solve a number of crimes has been diagnosed with the deadly cancer mesothelioma.
A longtime veteran of the Department of City Development in Milwaukee, WI, Michael J. Wisniewski cared deeply about his city. He helped to spearhead the development of the RiverWalk project in the late 1980s, was instrumental in bringing a condominium development to the downtown area, and contributed to the renaissance of the area known as Beerline. His work at the many job sites throughout his career, however, may have taken its toll in the form of mesothelioma.
Although almost everyone has heard about asbestos, not many people are knowledgeable about the diseases it may cause, including a rare form of cancer called mesothelioma. There is also a lot of misinformation about asbestos, its use, and its effects. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with this tragic disease or are simply curious, it’s important to learn as much as you can, and to get the facts.
The United States was founded on principles of initiative, honesty and hard work. No one embodies those ideals more than the men and women who labor each day in the nation’s steel mills, factories, shipyards, power plants and oil refineries. These blue-collar workers leave the job site at the end of every shift with not only another day’s wages and the satisfaction of a job well done, but also—tragically—with an elevated risk for a peculiar cancer called mesothelioma.
Cheshire, UK—An inquest has heard that a pensioner, who was exposed to the mineral material asbestos some three decades ago, has died from the asbestos cancer mesothelioma.
Danish medical researchers have recently published the results of a study that investigated pulmonary toxicity following intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) in mesothelioma patients.
Osaka, Japan—The family of a man who worked at a fire protection equipment company has announced that it will be suing that company because it failed to protect its workers from the hazard of asbestos.
Liverpool, UK—The family of a woman who recently died of the asbestos cancer mesothelioma is embroiled in a legal dispute over her death, but has been encouraged to “keep on fighting” by another woman whose life was affected by this deadly disease.
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer, the most common cause of which is exposure to asbestos. Because asbestos has been used as insulation and as a component of many construction and manufacturing materials, exposure to it tends to occur occupationally. Those who are most likely to work around asbestos, and therefore most at risk to contract asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma, are plumbers, boilermakers, joiners, pipefitters, electricians, shipyard workers, steelworkers, forgemen and construction workers.
Hundreds of thousands of Navy personnel volunteered to serve their country throughout the 20th Century, and put their lives on the line in some of the most dangerous conflicts the world stage has witnessed. In return, they have received many benefits – the chance to attend college on the G.I. Bill, gratitude and recognition from their fellow countrymen, and VA benefits, just to name a few. They have also, however, been put at risk for a peculiar variety of cancer known as mesothelioma.
Philadelphia, PA— A jury has awarded two families a total of $17 million in an asbestos-related mesothelioma lawsuit.
Charleston, WV—A complaint filed in a West Virginia circuit court names 45 companies with several asbestos-related violations which allegedly resulted in a man’s diagnosis of mesothelioma.
Barron, WI—Following a battle with the asbestos cancer mesothelioma, a World War II veteran and former plumber has died.
Carlisle, UK—A former coach builder who was occupationally exposed to asbestos on a daily basis has died from the asbestos cancer mesothelioma.
Morris, IL—A veteran of the United States Army, who likely was exposed to asbestos while serving his country, has died from the asbestos cancer mesothelioma.
Alvaston, UK—A joiner who worked with asbestos sheets for years has died from mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer associated with this toxic building material.
South Oxhey, UK—After a career spent mixing asbestos for use in construction, a South Oxhey man has died of the asbestos cancer mesothelioma.
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