5 Doctors Receive Mesothelioma Research Grant Awards
Compared to other malignancies, mesothelioma is relatively rare. Out of the more than 1.6 million cancer diagnoses made every year in the U.S., only about 3,000 are of mesothelioma, according to the National Cancer Institute and the American Cancer Society. While these numbers might make it sound like few scientists would be interested in investigating […]
Read MoreAppellate Judge Upholds $13.5 Million Award in Asbestos Case
In separate decisions, a California appeals court recently affirmed punitive-damages awards totaling $ 13.5 million that the jury returned in a Kazan, McClain, Satterley & Greenwood asbestos case against ArvinMeritor, Inc. and Pneumo Abex, LLC, describing ArvinMeritor’s conduct as “highly reprehensible” and concluding ample evidence supported Pneumo Abex’s ability to pay its portion of the award. Writing for the First […]
Read MoreMesothelioma Lawsuit Resolved for DIY Home Improvement Asbestos Exposure Victim
In 2011 the Fenstermaker family of Alameda, California received some news that changed their world. Husband and father Rick Fenstermaker was diagnosed with mesothelioma, an incurable cancer caused by breathing invisible, odorless asbestos dust. Rick Fenstermaker earned his success through hard work and hands-on education. In the 1970s he bought fixer-uppers. He worked on the […]
Read MoreNew Legislation Ignores the Tragedy of Asbestos Diseases Felt Around the World
The serious consequences of asbestos exposure can be felt in all corners of the globe in the form of lung cancer, asbestosis and malignant mesothelioma diagnoses. One town in Western Australia, Wittenoom, has been particularly hard hit by the tragedy of asbestos-related illnesses, with estimates suggesting the community has lost 10 percent of its residents […]
Read MoreVenezuelan President Hugo Chavez Reportedly Suffering from Mesothelioma
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez skipped the Summit of the Americas and headed to Cuba for medical treatment after he was recently diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma, according to reports. Venezuelan Foreign Minister Nicolas Maduro made the announcement from Colombia, where he was in attendance for the meeting in place of Chavez, according to the Washington Post. […]
Read MoreMesothelioma Treatment by Stage
Some treatments come into play in nearly all cases of malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM), while others are used much more sparingly. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with the disease, you’re almost certainly curious to know: Which treatments will be available? Does the regimen vary by stage of illness? Will I have […]
Read MoreCanada’s Double Standard on Asbestos Seen Internationally
The international community has long been aware of Canada’s double-standard policies regarding the exportation of asbestos to developing countries. With the recent passing of famous Australian mountain climber Lincoln Hall as a result of malignant mesothelioma, Independent Australia put the focus back on the Canadian government’s refusal to adjust its asbestos stance. David Donovan, managing […]
Read MoreMesothelioma Treatment Side Effects: Part 1
Treatments for mesothelioma come in all shapes and sizes, from relatively minor surgeries and low-dose radiation sessions to radical operations, high-dose radiotherapy and combination chemotherapy regimens. Each of these treatments comes with certain side effects, many of which can be dealt with at home. And those that are tougher to endure often don’t seem as […]
Read MoreUK Supreme Court Ruling Places Insurance Liability for Asbestos Exposure
A step towards justice for asbestos victims took place this week by a ruling made by the UK Supreme Court which could allow thousands families of people who died after exposure to asbestos to have greater access to compensation. The new ruling by a panel of five Supreme Court justices determined that insurance liability for […]
Read MoreLaurie Kazan-Allen Receives Prestigious Award for Raising Global Awareness of Asbestos Diseases
Fighting for asbestos victims is my family’s work. I am very proud to announce that my sister, Laurie Kazan-Allen, coordinator of the International Ban Asbestos Secretariat (IBAS) since its inception in 2000, received the distinction of being named the 2012 winner of the Emeritus Professor Eric G Saint Memorial Award on Sunday, March 25 at the […]
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