Archives for: February 2007

Government Report Confirms Asbestos in El Dorado Hills, CA


28th February 2007
Government Report Confirms Asbestos in El Dorado Hills, CA EL DORADO HILLS, CA — January 12, 2007 — Naturally occurring asbestos exists in soil and rock throughout the community of El Dorado Hills, according to a study released by the U.S. Geological Su… more »

Woman sues MoD after contracting mesothelioma from father


28th February 2007
A Devon woman is suing the Ministry of Defence (MoD) after contracting mesothelioma from asbestos fibres on her fathers clothes, reports the BBC. Debbie Brewers father worked at an MoD shipyard in Davenport during the 1960s: he died of an asbestos...Thi… more »
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MoD face court judgement in asbestos case


28th February 2007
A former dockyard worker is suing the Ministry of Defense for reckless disregard of workers safety, reports Channel 4 News. Barry Newman contracted mesothelioma, a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos, after starting work at the Chatham dockyards in 19… more »
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Asbestos mound delays sale of Elstree


28th February 2007
The sale of Elstree Film and Televison Studios has been hampered by the presence of a large mound of asbestos on on land behind the studio, reports Boreham and Elstree Times. The toxic substance has been present for years, ever since...This article is c… more »
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Businesses urged to take action on asbestos


27th February 2007
27 February is Action Mesothelioma Day – a campaign that aims to raise awareness of the dangers of asbestos. Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that principally affects the lining of the lungs and lower digestive tract – it is caused...This article is cou… more »
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Nurse Develops Mesothelioma Due to Hospital Dust


26th February 2007
A British nurse has lodged an asbestos suit against a number of different hospitals for whom she worked for more than 40 years, claiming that she developed the fatal asbestos-related disease, mesothelioma, because of exposure to the harmful material whil… more »

Australian Securities and Investments Commission Suing Hardie Directors


19th February 2007
The directors of Australias James Hardie Corporation could be banned from managing companies and face massive fines now that Australia’s corporate regulator has decided to launch a lawsuit against them. According to an article in The Age, the Aust… more »

UK Says Meso Will Peak in 2015


16th February 2007
A recently released report in the British Medical Journal warned that the number of cases of cancer affecting workers exposed to asbestos before the 1980s has yet to reach its peak in the United Kingdom. Doctors say that, although mesothelioma already k… more »

Alimta Cisplatin Combination Confirmed to Improve Survival Rates in Mesothelioma Patients


11th February 2007
People with mesothelioma â” a form of cancer associated with asbestos exposure â” have a higher survival rate when treated with a combination of two cancer drugs, a large multicenter study finds. Mesothelioma, a rare but aggressive form of cancer that o… more »

Asbestos Exposure Risk Factors Posted By : Roberto Bell


07th February 2007
Find valuable info about asbestos, what products may contain asbestos fibers, how to avoid asbestos exposure, and also important facts about asbestos related diseases.This article is courtesy of Article Search Engine Directory at ArticleSphere.com: Disea… more »

Are You At Risk Of Developing Lung Cancer? Posted By : Michael Russell


01st February 2007
Discovering lung cancer early before it has even the chance of spreading to other organs provides a higher chance of recovering from the disease. Learn if you are among those who are imminent lung cancer candidates.This article is courtesy of Article Se… more »

Learn How To Prevent Lung Cancer Posted By : Michael Russell


01st February 2007
Lung cancer can be prevented by doing some important measures like proper diet, medical options, taking supplements and lifestyle change.This article is courtesy of Article Search Engine Directory at ArticleSphere.com: Disease & Illness | Lung Mesothelio… more »