September 26th is Mesothelioma Awareness Day. Established 20 years ago by the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation and recognized by Congress in 2010, this day supports patients who are fighting mesothelioma, honors those lost to the disease, and seeks action to prevent asbestos exposure. Mesothelioma Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that affects 3,000 Americans each […]
In the United Kingdom and the United States, recent news articles discussed a young mesothelioma patient and asbestos lawsuits related to abatement failure and a negligent employer. Mesothelioma Patient Doctors diagnosed Helen Bone, a 42 year old from Middlesbrough, United Kingdom, with mesothelioma 3 years ago. Her career was in nursing. Now Ms. Bone campaigns […]
Lead has a huge impact on global health. A recent study, "Structured Expert Judgement Approach of the Health Impact of Various Chemicals and Classes of Chemicals", evaluated the number of deaths worldwide caused by sixteen chemical pollutants, including lead. The worst pollutants Three of the 16 pollutants – asbestos, arsenic, and highly hazardous pesticides – are […]
BNSF Railway faces hundreds of lawsuits related to illness caused by asbestos exposure around Libby, Montana. People who lived in or worked near Libby claim that BNSF exposed them to asbestos. The company stored and transported vermiculite from the nearby mine, and the vermiculite contained asbestos. One such case is in court this week. Thomas […]
Researchers recently published a study on a new drug to treat mesothelioma. They found the results to be encouraging. Mesothelioma Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that develops in the lining of the organs, typically around the lungs. Most cases of mesothelioma result from exposure to asbestos. The disease is resistant to treatment and survival […]
Last fall, the Los Angeles Times wrote about a rise in cases of silicosis in California. They report how the disease afflicts younger men who work cutting, polishing, and installing engineered stone countertops. Many of the workers said their employers provided inadequate respiratory protection and did not use wet methods. The popularity of engineered stone […]
