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Firefighters at higher risk for many cancers including mesothelioma

May 22, 2014

When the alarm sounds, they don’t think about the dangers ahead or their possible loss of life. Firefighters immediately react, placing the lives of those in peril ahead of their[…]

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Mesothelioma may have a new cause

May 14, 2014

Researchers in China found a substance that may lead to mesothelioma. Developed to resist chemicals, multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) are used in textiles, manufacturing, electronics and optics. Like asbestos, the[…]

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Asbestos Infographic highlights dangers and risks

May 6, 2014

Thank you Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization for creating this informative tool!  

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Actor’s death proves asbestos doesn’t just affect workers

May 1, 2014

Last October, character actor Ed Lauter lost a battle with mesothelioma, an asbestos-induced cancer. Famous for his roles in Law and Order, The Longest Yard and The Artist, his death[…]

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Mesothelioma treatments found in unlikely places

April 23, 2014

Scientists around the world work endlessly to discover new treatments for mesothelioma. Taking decades to develop, the asbestos-caused cancer leaves most with less than a year to live after diagnosis.[…]

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Asbestos, a known killer, continues to wreak havoc with no end in sight

April 17, 2014

Imagine a group of murderers, terrorizing the world under the guise of protecting our safety. After thousands of unnecessary deaths, someone finally stands up to the killers and sends all[…]

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Men jailed for knowingly exposing teens to asbestos

April 11, 2014

Three men in California faced a choice- properly remove asbestos in their building or intentionally deceive workers to incorrectly complete the task for them. Rather than follow the right path[…]

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Tenth Annual Asbestos Awareness Conference begins today

April 4, 2014

An annual conference is held in Washington, D.C., as part of Global Asbestos Awareness Week, featuring medical professionals, survivors and advocates sharing about advancements and personal struggles. For 10 years,[…]

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Asbestos organization fights to ban the fibrous carcinogen

April 3, 2014

Ten years ago, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) expanded their reach by making the first week of April National Asbestos Awareness Week. Soon after, other countries suffering from the[…]

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New research suggests earlier mesothelioma diagnosis is a possibility

April 2, 2014

Those familiar with the asbestos-caused cancer mesothelioma are well aware the disease takes decades to develop and by the time it’s recognized, it’s too late for recovery.  When symptoms finally[…]

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