Monthly Archives: March 2010

Asbestos Awareness Conference Next Weekend!

Posted on March 31, 2010 by

The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) is hosting its Sixth Annual International Asbestos Conference from April 9-11, 2010 at the Marriott Renaissance Hotel in Chicago, Illinois. Speakers from all over the world, including keynote speaker Jordan Barab, Deputy Assistant Secretary of The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, will address the conference regarding raising awareness about the prevention, detection and treatment of asbestos related diseases.
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Endostar Phase IV Trials Complete, New Hope for Mesothelioma Patients

Posted on March 30, 2010 by

The Chinese manufacturer of the patented anti-cancer biotech drug called Endostar, Simcere Pharmaceutical Group, announced the successful completion of a Phase IV clinical trial for Endostar, a drug which exhibits promise as an effective form of treatment for mesothelioma.
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Asbestos buried at water treatment plant

Posted on March 26, 2010 by

Several Denver Water workers admitted to have buried toxic waste including asbestos near a number of schools and homes twenty years ago. One of the company’s retired employees, Joe Pacheco asserted that their manager instructed them to bury radiation asphalt, asbestos cement, and other hazardous materials at the Foothills Water Treatment Facility in Colorado’s Douglas County.
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Anti-Asbestos Activists demand worldwide ban

Posted on March 22, 2010 by

On March 16, 2010, Anti-Asbestos activists from around the world gathered for an immediate, worldwide ban on asbestos. They also sought justice from companies that use the toxic mineral.
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Professional Football Player, Merlin Olsen, Dies at 69 from Mesothelioma

Posted on March 18, 2010 by

Former football player, Merlin Olsen, who was diagnosed with mesothelioma, passed away at 69 years, on the 11th of March 2010. Olsen played for the Los Angeles Rams for 15 years as a defensive lineman and was considered one of the best players in the game.
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What Is the Standard Treatment For Mesothelioma?

Posted on March 17, 2010 by

Mesothelioma is a rare disease, representing only one percent of all cancers. Since it is so uncommon, the diagnosis and treatment are seldom done in smaller medical centers. Doctors at these centers may have never even had patients with the disease, and may only see two cases in their entire career. Even large centers such as the Mayo Clinic only see around three or four new patients with mesothelioma per month. Because of this rarity, the disease is often difficult to detect and diagnose, so once the disease is detected, it is important to begin treatment right away. Treatment options for mesothelioma are similar to other forms of cancer, however, because of the aggressiveness of the disease, an equally aggressive approach to treatment is often necessary.
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House Resolution for Asbestos Awareness

Posted on March 16, 2010 by

In a press release issued in the first week of March, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) announced that a new resolution has been introduced in Congress, declaring the first week of April as ‘National Asbestos Awareness Week’. The resolution aims to create public awareness about asbestos-related diseases and the dangers of asbestos exposure. It was introduced in the United States House of Representatives by Representative Steve Cohen (D-TN) together with a group of co-sponsors and key supporters which included Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-AZ), Rep. Lois Capps (D-CA), Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI) and Rep. Betty Sutton (D-OH).
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49 Companies Named in Texas Wrongful Death Suit

Posted on March 11, 2010 by

Curtis Brumley, heir of the estate of Jimmy Brumley, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against 49 former asbestos product manufacturers, claiming that Jimmy’s death due to the asbestos related disease mesothelioma, was wrongfully caused.
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Mesothelioma Immunotherapy Treatment Deemed Safe

Posted on March 9, 2010 by

A recent study has revealed that a vaccine for mesothelioma has been proven safe for patients of the disease. The vaccine has been created by researchers in the Netherlands who claim that it works as a harnessing agent for the immune system, directing it to fight mesothelioma tumors. The cause of mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos.
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Rock Concert to Benefit Mesothelioma Patient

Posted on March 4, 2010 by

On Tuesday March 9, 2010, the Hard Rock Café in Pittsburgh, PA will host “Darryl Kunkle’s Kicking Cancer Concert.” It is a rock concert benefitting Darryl Kunkle, a local mesothelioma victim and huge 80’s metal fan. The concert will feature 80’s rock groups “Bang Tango” and the “Bullet Boys” as well as special guests including the original “W.A.S.P.” guitarist Chris Holmes. The show will begin with a special tribute to the well loved local, Darryl Kunkle.
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