Tuesday, October 6, 2009
In the August 2009 issue of the American Journal of Industrial Medicine, a new study was published showing that sheet metal workers have an increased risk of dying from mesothelioma. The study which involved 17,345 sheet metal workers confirms that workers with 20 or more years in the industry run a significantly higher risk of dying from the asbestos-related disease.
New York injury attorney, Joe Belluck, of Belluck & Fox, LLP states,"We have represented many sheet metal workers and it is clear, both anecdotally and now through scientific data, they have an increased risk of dying from mesothelioma." Belluck also went to add that it was not surprising that sheet metal workers would be at risk since their job involves using many asbestos-containing materials.
Belluck & Fox, LLP is a New York personal injury law firm that handles many types of work-related injury cases including mesothelioma. The firm has helped numerous victims and their families through their hard times battling mesothelioma.
Labels: Asbestos, Cancer, Mesothelioma, News, Research
posted by Aaron Phelps at 4:23 PM
Monday, July 27, 2009
Paul and Claire Rawlinson from the UK will skydive in memory of their father and to raise money for the Mick Knighton Mesothelioma Research Fund (MKMRF), reports the North-West Evening News. Paul credits his sister with the idea of a organizing a sponsored skydive. While she's not into participating in extreme sports, he said his sister wanted to do something out of the ordinary to show their commitment to the cause. Paul will fall 3,500 feet in a solo jump and his sister will fall 14,000 feet in a tandem jump. They hope to raise ₤2,000 which is over $3,200 in U. S. currency.
Their father died at the age of 64 of mesothelioma, the deadliest form of lung cancer.
MKMRF raises money to improve awareness about mesothelioma, to fund research for treatment, and to provide support to the people who suffer from this deadly disease.
UK Siblings Skydive for Mesothelioma
Labels: Cancer, Family, Mesothelioma
posted by Nancy Meredith at 8:29 AM
Thursday, June 25, 2009
52 miners working at Minnesota’s Iron Range have been found to have mesothelioma, an asbestos-related cancer. Mesothelioma has been traditionally associated with asbestos exposure; however, there is no known asbestos in the iron ore deposit. When asbestos fibers become airborne, they are breathed into the lungs where serious illness can develop up to 40 years after exposure. The Minnesota Department of Health will be conducting studies on the miners to determine if they have been exposed to asbestos at any time in their lives, prior to working at Iron Range. Some of the mine workers believe that the taconite dust in the mines is the cause of their illness. No studies to date have proven that mesothelioma can be caused by airborne particles other than asbestos.
Mine officials want to know whether iron ore mining can be linked to mesothelioma. The company is planning an expansion at its Northshore mine, and they want answers so they can move forward with the plan. The mining representatives support the health study, but they don't believe the taconite dust is dangerous.
A meeting will be held June 25th as the next step in the effort to determine the cause of the high rate of mesothelioma in the Iron Range workers. The meeting will lay out the plans for conducting a major survey of taconite workers' lung health. Participants will get an x-ray, blood test, and breathing test. The study gets underway this summer.
Taconite Potential Cause of Mesothelioma
Iron Range Study Underway
Labels: Asbestos, Cancer, Mesothelioma, National News, Research
posted by Nancy Meredith at 3:14 PM
A lawsuit has been filed against Dupont Co. by three former workers at the DuPont plant in Mercedes, Argentina. The three allege that their asbestosis was caused by decades of exposure to asbestos in the plant. The suit has been filed in the state of Delaware.The asbestos was found in the insulation covering the pipes, where significant heat passed through during production of nylon. The plaintiffs’ lawyer, claims that DuPont identified and cleared up the asbestos at a nylon plant in Delaware in the early 1970s. However, asbestos was still present in 2004 in the Argentina plant, at which time the plant was sold.
The lawsuit alleges DuPont applied a double standard when protecting workers from the asbestos. The suit also alleges that DuPont protected American workers but failed to ensure that the Argentina workers were protected and working in a safe environment. DuPont had been aware of the asbestos in the plant for several decades, according to the complaint.
The Delaware location was selected for filing of the lawsuit since the Delaware courts have experience handling international asbestos cases. All three of the men have asbestosis while two of them also have asbestos-related cancers.
Workers Sue DuPont
Labels: Asbestos, Cancer, Headline News, International News
posted by Nancy Meredith at 1:54 PM
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Asbestos exposure has been associated to the risk of developing many diseases including mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer. While the dangers of this substance have been known since the early 1920's, the United States has not yet totally banned its use.Michelle J. White, an economics professor at UC San Diego, stated in her study “Asbestos and the Future of Mass Torts,” that claims for injuries from asbestos "involve more plaintiffs, more defendants and higher costs than any other type of personal injury litigation in U.S. history."
Although it can take up to 40 years after initial exposure of asbestos for a person to exhibit symptoms of asbestos-related cancer such as mesothelioma, which affects the membranes lining the abdomen or lungs, the patient and their family can often tie the exposure to a specific job.
Victims of asbestos-related diseases can bring suit against the companies or manufacturers of products, and the awards often run into the millions. Much of the award is attributed to the pain and suffering associated with the disease.
While the EPA proposed a ban on asbestos use in 1989 it was overturned by a federal circuit court of appeals in 1991. The Ban Asbestos in America Act of 2007 was proposed but never signed into law. The most current ban proposal is the Bruce Vento Ban Asbestos and Prevent Mesothelioma Act of 2008.
Asbestos Not Banned in U.S.
Labels: Asbestos, Cancer, Mesothelioma
posted by Nancy Meredith at 8:29 AM
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Montana Sen. Jon Testor asked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to team up with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to work together to clean up asbestos contamination in Libby, Montana and make the community safe again. More than 200 residents of Libby have died and thousands more are still suffering from asbestos diseases. Residents were poisoned by asbestos from a now-defunct vermiculite mine, and the entire community of Libby is now an EPA Superfund site.Labels: Asbestos, Cancer, Mesothelioma, News
posted by Aaron Phelps at 10:05 AM
Friday, May 29, 2009
The annual International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma is now less than a month away. An annual symposium organized by the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation, a charitable organization, will bring together international experts in asbestos-related cancers. patients and caregivers June 25-27 in Washington, D.C. to discuss the latest advances in mesothelioma research.For more information on reserving your spot for one of the largest events concerning mesothelioma, its treatment, and the people involved, please visit the MARF website for
more information.
Labels: Cancer, Family, Mesothelioma, National News, Patients, Treatments
posted by Aaron Phelps at 11:50 PM
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Exposure to asbestos -- long associated with cancers of the lungs -- has been shown to cause some cancers of the ovary and the larynx as well, Cancer Research UK reports. An international team of World Health Organization scientists writing in the journal Lancet Oncology said that people who have been exposed to asbestos are 1.4 times more likely to develop cancer of the larynx than those who had never been exposed.
Dr. Alison Ross, Cancer Research UK's senior science information officer said, "We already know asbestos can cause lung cancer and mesothelioma and this adds two more cancer types to the list."
Cancer Research UK Report
Labels: Asbestos, Cancer, Headline News, Mesothelioma, National News, Research
posted by Your Attorney at 5:09 PM
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
The chair of an expert panel commissioned by Health Canada to study the relationship between exposure to chrysotile asbestos and forms of cancer said he was surprised by the Canadian government's delay in publishing the panel’s findings, the Canadian Medical Association Journal reported. Exposure to chrysotile asbestos, the predominant asbestos fiber used today, has a strong relationship with lung cancer and some connection to other forms of cancer, the panel found, backing the conclusion of previous studies.
Canada is the fifth-largest exporter of chrysotile asbestos in the world.
Canadian Medical Association Journal Report
Labels: Asbestos, Cancer, International News
posted by Your Attorney at 5:01 PM
Friday, May 22, 2009
NeoPlas Innovation, a clinical cancer treatment and research firm located in Nashville, Tennessee, has announced that a combination of the cholesterol medicine lovastatin and a low-dose of interferon has shown favorable results in fighting mesothelioma. The patient was a woman who was exposed to asbestos in childhood. When she was diagnosed with mesothelioma, it had already filled most of the chest space where her right lung had been. According to NeoPlast, two months after starting treatments, a CT scan showed that the cancer had stabilized and the largest of the tumors had regressed significantly in size.
It's still too early to draw full conclusions on the treatment because the testing is still in the early phases with only one patient so far.
NeoPlas is still accepting patients for the combination treatment.
For more breaking news on mesothelioma treatment, general information, and forum discussions, please visit Mesotheliomahelp.net.
Labels: Asbestos, Cancer, Family, Mesothelioma, News, Patients, Treatments
posted by Aaron Phelps at 9:41 AM
Monday, May 18, 2009
Eli Lilly and Company will reveal the data from their latest research findings involving their mesothelioma and cancer treatment drugs, Alimta, Gemzar, and enzastaurin, an investigational drug. These studies are among more than 50 to be unveiled at the 45th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) in Orlando, FL. The results will reveal the effectiveness of these drugs in treating mesothelioma, especially in patients who cannot undergo surgery. Alimta has been approved the FDA in combination for cisplatin (chemotherapy drug) for the initial treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Gemzar is used along with cisplatin for first-line treatment for patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC for whom surgery isn't possible. It is also used to treat patients with pancreatic cancer, metastatic breast cancer, and ovarian cancer.
The studies will be presented at ASCO from May 29th to June 2nd 2009.
For more information on mesothelioma, please visit Mesothelioma Help.net.
Labels: Cancer, Family, Mesothelioma, News, Patients, Treatments
posted by Aaron Phelps at 11:07 AM
Friday, May 15, 2009
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has stated that he will make great efforts to alleviate Britain's asbestos problem, especially in the plagued school systems. PM Brown is no stranger to the devastating effects of asbestos exposure. In 2008, Brown lost his friend Scottish Member of Parliament John MacDougall to mesothelioma.Advocates for asbestos removal have stated their praise of the PM's words and many believe that he will take his promise to heart because he has personally experienced the pain of mesothelioma.
It will be a great boon for the mesothelioma community if Brown continues to make pushes for asbestos removal. It could mean more funding for mesothelioma and cancer research in Britain as well as continued global awareness.
For more information on mesothelioma and asbestos exposure, please visit mesotheliomahelp.net.
Labels: Asbestos, Cancer, Family, Mesothelioma, News
posted by Aaron Phelps at 10:41 AM
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
With all the buzz in the media about the recent Swine Flu (H1N1) pandemic, it's easy to think that the disease is right around every corner.While that may not be the case, it is still very important for mesothelioma patients to take precautions and to monitor their health closely. Radiation and chemotherapy that many cancer patients receive can weaken the immune system and make them more susceptible to diseases such as the H1N1 virus.
If you are a mesothelioma patient, like all other cancer patients, one thing that you've learned is survival. You have most likely been told by doctors that the number one step to fighting a disease is prevention and with the H1N1 virus, the rules are no different. While you're undergoing treatments, make sure to avoid large crowds of people and attempt to stay away from anyone with a fever or other flu symptoms. Remember that good hygiene is very important. Washing your hands before eating or touching your mouth, nose, or eyes can help to prevent the spread of the disease. If you have to come in contact with someone who has symptoms, make sure that they take precations such as a respirator or facemask.
For caregivers, if you are experiencing any flu-like symptoms or if you believe you have come in contact with the H1N1 virus, it is best to avoid contact with your patient. If possible, find another trusted caregiver or friend to help you with your role of care. If it is absolutely necessary for you to come in contact with your patient, make sure to use a respirator, not a cheap face mask, as they do not provide the same amount of protection. Also, make sure your hands are sanitized and that you limit the amount of close contact to the minimum amount of time needed to perform your duties.
Symptoms of swine flu are similar to those of regular flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. If you believe that you have been exposed or are showing any of flu-like symptoms, contact your doctor.
Visit our website for more information on mesothelioma and patient care.
Labels: Cancer, Family, Mesothelioma, News, Patients
posted by Aaron Phelps at 11:49 PM
Friday, May 8, 2009
The Bishop of Peterborough, Rt Revd Ian Cundy, died on May 7th, 2009 after a two-year battle with mesothelioma.Bishop Cundy, 64, had recently announced his plans to take an early retirement in July after his chemotherapy treatments had failed to stop the spread of the cancer. No cure for mesothelioma currently exists, but it has been proven that some multimodal treatments that combine traditional cancer treatments, such as surgery along with chemotherapy or radiation, can help to reduce the cancer and slow the spread.
Bishop Cundy was well loved and received in the UK, having been appointed in 1996. He is survived by his wife Jo, three children, and a grandson.
Bishop Frank White will assume the duties of diocesan bishop until a new appointment is made. According to Bishop White,"Bishop Ian was greatly loved in the diocese and around the country for his gentle manner, his warm acceptance of people from all walks of life and all denominations of and traditions within the Christian Church, and for his wise and perceptive counsel."
Once again it has been desmonstrated that mesothelioma affects men, women, and children of every walk of life and that the dangers of asbestos exposure apply not only to the blue collar working man as once believed.
Please visit Mesothelioma Help.net for more information on mesothelioma and new treatment options that are becoming available to combat this deadly disease.
Labels: Asbestos, Cancer, Mesothelioma, News
posted by Aaron Phelps at 4:46 PM
Thursday, May 7, 2009
President Barack Obama has proposed nearly a 30% increase in funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). $10.4 billion of the $787 billion stimulus fund can find its way to different medical research scientists across the country.The prospect of this increase in spending has members of the medical research community scrambling to apply for to the NIH for funding for everything from new facilities to increased man power. The NIH is the largest provider of grant money for colleges, universities, and medical research companies in the U.S.
The University of Chicago alone has filed nearly 200 individual applications for increased research funding. Martha O'Connel, a university spokesperson said that the amount requested by the university is almost five times their yearly submission. The university is requesting funds that would be used to study lung tumors, breast cancer, and mesothelioma.
Other organizations are seeking funding to increase research ways to safely test HIV vaccines before they are given to humans.
This increase in spending for the NIH keeps in line with President Obama's desire for health reform. In the past he has announced to seek out a cure for cancer in our time and he officially declared April as National Cancer Control Month. If this trend continues, funding for cancer cures and prevention may continue to see an increase.
For more information on mesothelioma and treatment research, please visit Mesothelioma Help.net.
Labels: Cancer, Family, Mesothelioma, News, Patients, Treatments
posted by Aaron Phelps at 11:01 PM
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
According to the May 6th Journal of the National Cancer institute, a 4-gene expression ratio test accurately predicts survival in patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma.The study performed by researchers from the Brigham and Women's Hospital, involved 120 patients undergoing surgery for malignant pleural mesothelioma. Multiple samples were gathered either during surgery or through pleural biopsy. Researchers evaluated the test on multiple tumor samples from each patient and used two different gene samples and two different biopsy techniques.
The results were adjusted for other clinical factors and coupled with other mesothelioma prognosis information and patients were categorized into two groups. Patients assigned by the test to the good outcome group had significantly better median overall survival, 31.9 months, compared to the poor outcome group, 6.9 months.
It is hoped that this test will help doctors better determine a prognosis for patients. Patients who have a shorter life-expectancy can be counseled away from surgeries that would not benefit them or their families and allow them time seek hospice or other supportive care. For patients with a higher expectancy, doctors could help them to arrange for more long term treatments and surgeries.
Additional information about mesothelioma research and ongoing studies may be found at Mesothelioma Help.net.
Labels: Asbestos, Cancer, Family, Mesothelioma, News, Patients, Treatments
posted by Aaron Phelps at 5:49 PM
Friday, May 1, 2009
The National Workers Memorial, a memorial dedicated to workers who lose their lives due to work-related injuries or illness, broke ground on April 28, 2009 in the center of the National Labor College campus in Silver Spring, Maryland (MD).The memorial will be circular in design and surrounded by granite benches. Brick pavers engraved with the names of fallen workers are available for purchase at $125 each. Anyone may purchase a paver to commemorate a family member or friend who lost their life to their job.
The first brick was dedicated by Bricklayers (BAC) President John Flynn to BAC member Louis Mitchell, who died in 2007. The second was from Richard Trumka to honor his father, Frank, a Pennsylvania mine worker, who died in 1999 of black lung disease.
"[This memorial]comes from all of our desires to see that the memories of all fallen workers are forever honored and remembered by each generation of union members, leaders and activists who walk these grounds every day as they have for decades, " said William Scheuerman, president of the National Labor College.
The memorial will hopefully increase awareness about work-related illness such as mesothelioma, a rare cancer caused by asbestos exposure. The more that people know about mesothelioma and asbestos, the more precautions that will be taken to protect future workers.
The memorial is expected to be completed in September 2009.
Labels: Cancer, Family, Mesothelioma, News
posted by Your Attorney at 8:50 PM
Thursday, April 30, 2009
The Tacoma Housing Authority, a Washington state housing authority, will be putting funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to a good use. They have announced that they will use $4 million of the funds for renovation and asbestos abatement of seven housing projects that cater to low-income senior citizens and disabled citizens. The funds will also go toward the redevelopment of another 140 units.The repairs will cost approximately $2.5 million and will include new water pipes, awnings, roof repair and replacement, parking lot repair and asbestos abatement.
These funds are going to a great cause, because not only is it providing quality housing for people on a fixed income, it is also helping to prevent asbestos exposure and mesothelioma, and it is helping to stimulate the local economy by providing an estimated 150 new jobs.
Labels: Asbestos, Cancer, Mesothelioma, News
posted by L.Vaughn at 8:19 AM
Thursday, April 23, 2009
ARI Technologies, Inc. has revealed a new process known as thermochemical conversion which could help to ensure a greater amount of safety during asbestos removal. According to ARI, the use of their thermochemical conversion technology (TCCT) completely destroys asbestos and PCBs and turns them into an often recyclable rock-like product.
According to Dale Timmons, the President of ARI Technologies, the process of TCCT involves using heat and chemicals on a rotary hearth to convert the asbestos into volcanic materials. The new substance that is formed can often be used as new construction materials.
Currently, discussions are being held concerning the use of TCCT in Ambler Borough, Whitpain and Upper Dublin townships in Pennsylvania to help rid the communities of their estimated 3 million tons of asbestos. The handling of the asbestos would be inside an air-locked structure which would be built over the contaminated area. The company is required to do extensive monitoring of the worksite, including air quality tests. The cost of the treatment has been estimated at $135 per ton and would likely be funded by the federal government.
The TCCT process has been approved by the EPA for the destruction of asbestos, but it has not yet been giving the green light for use in the removal of asbestos within the towns.
Labels: Asbestos, Cancer, Mesothelioma, News
posted by L.Vaughn at 9:35 AM
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Asbestos Lawyers representing students and teachers at New York's Public School 256 have filed a lawsuit against the city of Queens alleging the city has taken too long to rid the school of asbestos.The $500 million suit charges the City Education Department with ignoring for 10 years the many complaints they received expressing concern over the lead-based paint, asbestos, and mold throughout the school. The city began cleanup last August, when the building was closed for a short-time so crews could remove some of the hazardous conditions.
The school, which serves special needs students from kindergarten through 5th grades, reopened in the fall. Administrators have indicated that more funding will be allocated for cleanup and repairs.
Those named in the suit believe that exposure to the toxic environment has caused health damages that cannot be undone.
Exposure to asbestos can lead to mesothelioma and other illnesses. Feel free to explore our website for more detailed information on Mesothelioma, including diagnosis, treatment, and your legal options.
NY Students File Suit
Labels: Asbestos, Cancer, Mesothelioma, News
posted by Your Attorney at 3:06 PM
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Mesothelioma has often been associated with blue collar working men. A recent story from the UK has proving that it's not just Navy shipyard workers and construction laborers who have to fear this deadly disease at their job. Carole Hagedorn, a 58- year-old high school languages teacher was diagnosed with mesothelioma after teaching in asbestos riddled schools for 30 years. In what could possibly the last years of her life, Hagedorn is making her voice heard and bringing awareness to the atrocity of asbestos exposure in schools.Many of the schools in the UK were built to last twenty years, but many are still operating without full repairs 30 to 40 years later. As buildings deteriorate, exposure to asbestos that was used for wall or pipe insulation greatly increases. In the last 25 years, at least 178 teachers in the UK have died from mesothelioma. Countless other teachers and students have possibly been exposed. Since mesothelioma can take 20 to 30 years to form, it will be unknown for quite some time if any children have been affected.
We can only hope that this new awareness to the dangers of asbestos in schools can bring about new policies for change and that both teachers and students alike can attend a classroom free of the dangers of asbestos and mesothelioma.
Labels: Cancer, Family, Mesothelioma, News
posted by Your Attorney at 8:00 PM
Friday, April 17, 2009
A Senate bill that was approved with a vote of 20 to 11 will change the establish standards regarding the amount of a plaintiff's asbestos exposure and requirement to prove that the dose was sufficient enough to cause mesothelioma. Senate bill 1123 will require that the burden of proof lay with the defendant to prove that limited exposure to asbestos attributable to the defendant did not cause mesothelioma.
In support of this bill are labor unions and trial lawyers who are fighting to increase the rights of workers who have been exposed to asbestos and for those who have developed mesothelioma. Before the bill was passed, it was necessary for the plaintiff to prove both exposure and to prove that the amount of exposure was sufficient to be a factor in causing mesothelioma.
Labels: Cancer, Mesothelioma, News
posted by L.Vaughn at 10:51 AM
Thursday, April 16, 2009
In the UK, a West Midlands company director Robert Lee Lavender was ordered to pay approximately $28,000 in fines for removing asbestos without the proper qualifications. Lavender allowed his employees to be exposed directly to asbestos fibers which could put them at risk for mesothelioma or asbestosis. Since it was a popular building material from the 1940s to the late 1970s, many buildings across the United States that were erected during that time still contain asbestos. Because of the dangers that asbestos presents, many states have enacted asbestos notice and removal laws that affect building owners when they plan to renovate or demolish a building. Asbestos removal can be very hazardous and should never be performed by untrained individuals. If your employer is asking you or other workers to participate in unlicensed asbestos removal, refuse, and contact OSHA immediately. This call can be made anonymously if you fear repercussions.
Companies across the United States are trained and licensed in asbestos removal and disposal. For a full list of authorized asbestos removal companies, please visit this state-by-state directory.
Labels: Cancer, Mesothelioma, News
posted by Your Attorney at 1:47 AM
Saturday, April 11, 2009
On Mar 26, 2009, a new Senate bill was introduced that is intended to "modernize cancer research, increase access to preventative cancer services" and "provide cancer treatment and survivorship initiatives."The 21st Century Cancer ALERT Act/Senate Bill 717 was sponsored by Sen. Edward Kennedy, and the full text of the proposed legislation can be found here: http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billtext.xpd?bill=s111-717.
The bill is already attracting strong support from high profile groups and individuals across the country, including Lance Armstrong's LIVESTRONG Foundation.
The legislation outlines the following purposes:
(1) To reauthorize the National Cancer Institute and National Cancer Program in order to enhance and improve the cancer research conducted and supported by the National Cancer Institute and the National Cancer Program in order to benefit cancer patients.
(2) To recognize that with an increased understanding of cancer as more than 200 different diseases with genetic and molecular variations, there is a need for increased coordination and greater flexibility in how cancer research is conducted and coordinated in order to maximize the return the United States receives on its investment in such research.
(3) To prepare for the looming impact of an aging population of the United States and the anticipated financial burden associated with medical treatment and lost productivity, along with the toll of human suffering that accompanies a cancer diagnosis.
(4) To support the National Cancer Institute in establishing relationships and scientific consortia with an emphasis on public-private partnership development, which will further the development of advanced technologies that will improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
To read the legislation, contact your congressman, and stay updated on the status of the bill, visit: http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=s111-717.
You may also download a PDF of the bill in its current format here: http://www.mesotheliomahelp.net/mesothelioma-cancer-research-legislation.pdf
Labels: Cancer, Mesothelioma, Patients
posted by Your Attorney at 10:02 AM
Thursday, April 2, 2009
President Barack Obama has declared the month of April as National Cancer Control Month. In doing so he urged the people of the United States as well as medical institutions, businesses, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations to join in activities to help control cancer. Obama also stated, " ... my Administration will continue to press for increased support for research at the National Institutes of Health, the National Cancer Institute, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and academic and other institutions."Mesothelioma for the most part is a preventable disease if the containment and removal of asbestos is handled properly and safely. By having an administration in place that has agreed to help raise awareness and education on cancer prevention, detection, and treatment, there stands a good chance that a higher awareness of mesothelioma and asbestos exposure will be seen.
Obama's full press release on National Cancer Control Month can be read here.
The month of April also features:
World Health Day (April 7)
National Minority Cancer Awareness Week (April 19-25)
National Volunteer Week (April 19-25)
Labels: Cancer, Mesothelioma, News
posted by L.Vaughn at 12:13 PM
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