Scientists have developed a simple, cheap test for cancer that is 90 percent accurate. The test holds promise for early detection – a particularly troublesome problem with mesothelioma.
Is a patient registry coming for mesothelioma?
Thousands of people die every year from mesothelioma. The deadly disease is notoriously difficult to treat, although medical advancements have improved patient outlook. Several novel treatments are also currently being studied and show promise.
Longest-running asbestos cleanup project winds down
After hundreds of deaths, thousands of property cleanups and millions of dollars spent on abatement and in settlements, then end to the longest-running asbestos cleanup project in the U.S. is near.
A push for more asbestos oversight fails
Asbestos watchdog organizations believe the U.S. is failing to properly monitor a surge in asbestos imports.
Breath test brings promise to mesothelioma diagnosis
Cancer researchers in Great Britain are testing a new device that can detect cancer with a simple breath test. While the tests are not currently targeting patients at risk for mesothelioma, researchers say the test could easily be adapted to include the disease.
J & J hid facts about asbestos-laced baby powder for decades
Corporate greed too often puts the lives of everyday people at risk. The most recent example involves reports confirming the Johnson & Johnson knew its baby powder contained asbestos without notifying consumers.
Is it safe to trust the asbestos abatement process?
Pennsylvania is home to many of the oldest buildings in the nation. By the 1930s, Pennsylvania needed remodeling. Thanks to a miracle product called asbestos, much of the remodeling that took place from the 1930s to the 1980s was done cheaply and effectively. While asbestos was considered a jack-of-all trades in construction, it’s ban in 1978 revealed just how dangerous it can be.
