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Robert Henderson worked as a contract employee for Dow Chemical for years, never knowing that he was unwillingly exposing himself to asbestos fibers which can cause lung cancer, asbestosis, and mesothelioma—even with only minimal exposure.  According to a lawsuit filed on behalf of Mr. Henderson’s widow, Tanya, and their surviving children, it was this exposure [...]

Minnesota is well known for their iron ore, especially in the Northeastern Iron Range region of the state.  The iron industry had taken a drastic downturn in the last two years but is now back in full demand, one of the quickest turnarounds in such a market.
Iron workers who had been laid off for the [...]

An international group of researchers has just released the results of a 15-year study of global mesothelioma rates.  The findings suggest that this rare form of cancer (caused specifically by exposure to asbestos) strikes many more people than anyone had previously anticipated.  In fact, research has shown that between 1 in 4 and 1 in [...]

Today is World Cancer Day, sponsored by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) and supported by the American Cancer Society.  Cancer is the leading cause of death around the world, and lung cancer is the second most common type of cancer in both men and women.  Some types of lung cancer could be completely [...]

Recent data presented at the 2010 Chicago Multidisciplinary Symposium in Thoracic Oncology demonstrates that people exposed to the mineral erionite found in the gravel of road materials in North Dakota may be at increased risk of developing mesothelioma.  Mesothelioma is a type of incurable cancer affecting the lining of the lung or abdomen that is [...]

Many hazardous substances have been placed on a global blacklist through the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade (Rotterdam Convention) yet asbestos is still blocked from being added to the list, mostly due to Canada’s continued support of its use.
Exposure to asbestos causes thousands [...]

Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer that is caused by prior exposure to asbestos.  There are three main types of mesothelioma:
Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma (MPM) which begins in the lining of the lungs.
Pericardial Mesothelioma which begins in the lining of the heart
Peritoneal Mesothelioma which begins in [...]

When diagnosed with mesothelioma, the first step is often to find doctors who specialize in occupational diseases such as this.  Standard treatment of mesothelioma often involves the use of more than one kind of specialist since it usually combines surgery, chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy.  Also, since mesothelioma is incurable and treatments focus on symptom relief, [...]

The Savoy Hotel, a London landmark, closed in 2007, recently reopened in the first weekend of October following a $350 million refurbishment, part of which included the removal of dangerous asbestos. The remodeling took more than three years, much of which included removing asbestos, a substance known to be toxic and cause serious illnesses such [...]

Last month, the worst recorded fire destroyed close to 200 homes and burned over six thousand acres in the Fourmile Canyon area in Boulder County, Colorado, leaving behind debris that contained dangerous contaminants, including asbestos.  The Fourmile fire, accidentally caused by a volunteer fire fighter, was the worst wildfire in Colorado history.
Many who lost their [...]