Asbestos Cancer: Mesothelioma

The Mesothelioma Center online is dedicated to providing those who suffer from the cancer malignant mesothelioma--also known as asbestos cancer--or from asbestosis, or who know someone who does, with the most up to date information and support.

• Find out more about malignant mesothelioma, and the various types (pleural and peritoneal) of mesothelioma.
• Learn about the symptoms of mesothelioma. Be sure to let your physician know about any prior asbestos exposure, as the symptoms are not unique.
• Diagnosing mesothelioma can be very difficult, and cases of mesothelioma misdiagnosed are not uncommon.
• Although serious, there is hope in a variety of treatment options for mesothelioma. Many new and novel treatments are currently being tested in mesothelioma clinical trials.

While "meso" (as it is sometimes called) is one of the most aggressive cancers, strides are constantly being made in combating this deadly disease. We encourage you to bookmark this site and return for the latest news and resources important to those suffering from mesothelioma and their families.

Emerging News (latest headlines in upper right corner, see News for full archive of articles.)

• April 14, 2008 - Public Justice Files Two Lawsuits Over CSI Toys Containing Asbestos
• April 7, 2008 - Pacific Heart, Lung & Blood Institute Supports Legislation to Totally Ban Asbestos
• April 2, 2008 - Alfacell Updates Status of ONCONASE(R) Phase III Clinical Program
• March 26, 2008 - ADAO’s 4th Annual Asbestos Awareness Day Conference, March 29: International Conference reaches out to survivors, families and physicians
• March 20, 2008 - The MACK Group, LLC Completes Asbestos Abatement of the Former GAF Plant in NJ
• March 19, 2008 - Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization's Executive Director and Co-Founder Linda Reinstein to Keynote 25th Anniversary Conference and Exposition of the Environmental Information Association (EIA)
• March 14, 2008 - Low exposure to asbestos-like mineral from Montana vermiculite may up lung disease risk
• March 13, 2008 - Anti-Cancer Drug CYT997 Update
• March 11, 2008 - Mouse model for mesothelioma reproduces human disease
• March 11, 2008 - Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) response to W.R. Grace announcement
• March 6, 2008 - ADAO Applauds the United States Senate for Passing a Resolution to Establish "National Asbestos Awareness Week"; Resolution Furthers Education and Awareness of Asbestos Dangers
• March 6, 2008 - The MACK Group, LLC completed a large asbestos abatement removal project at the former GAF Plant located in South Bound Brook, New Jersey
• March 5, 2008 - Illinois AG Madigan Alleges Asbestos Violations During Bloomington Renovation Project
• March 5, 2008 - UK’s Leading Asbestos Association ARCA Backs the HSE Campaign on Asbestos Awareness
• March 3, 2008 - Canadian government challenged for its “shameful asbestos policy”
• [see mesothelioma news archives]

Mesothelioma Center Staff

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