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Wednesday, November 09, 2005
Mesothelioma News 11/9/2005
Mesothelioma News: Surviving Mesothelioma and Other Cancers Website Is Now Launched
(PRWEB) November 7, 2005 -- In June 1997, Mr. Kraus was diagnosed with mesothelioma (a "terminal" cancer) and given only a few months to live. More than eight years later, he is alive with a good quality of life having rejected surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. He took an alternative approach to healing his cancer that encompassed mind, body, and spirit.
Mesothelioma News: Surviving Mesothelioma and Other Cancers Website Is Now Launched
A new website http://survivingmesothelioma.com provides cancer patients with the opportunity to speak directly with Paul Kraus who may be the oldest mesothelioma survivor in the world. The website also introduces Mr. Kraus’ book Surviving Mesothelioma and Other Cancers: A Patient’s Guide. [PRWEB Nov 7, 2005]
Death of a handyman
My dear friend, Steve, died last week following a courageous battle with mesothelioma, a lung cancer brought on by exposure to asbestos. After retiring from his work as an acoustical engineer, Steve took up part-time work as a handyman.
Fujirebio Diagnostics Honored With Pioneer Award From MARF; Company Recognized for Substantial Contributions to
Fujirebio Diagnostics, Inc. (FDI), a world-leader in in-vitro diagnostics, was recently honored with a Pioneer Award from the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (MARF).
Asbestos town residents won't move
THE West Australian Government has ordered the state's electricity supplier to cut off power to the handful of remaining residents in the former asbestos town of Wittenoom.
WA says it will cut Wittenoom power
West Australian has ordered the state's electricity supplier to cut off power to the handful of remaining residents in the former asbestos town of Wittenoom.
National News
The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) has today published the latest statistics on workplace injury and work-related ill-health in Great Britain.
Nightline Focuses on Cities at Risk for Asbestos Shipments
Last week (Nov. 3 & Nov. 4), ABC Nightline news aired a very important story about the asbestos epidemic in Libby, Montana, site of the W.R. Grace mine, and the ways in which the poisonous mineral affects not only this grief-stricken mountain town, but also many other cities throughout the United States.
Alfacell Corporation to Present at Rodman and Renshaw Techvest 7th Annual Healthcare Conference
Alfacell Corporation , a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of novel ribonuclease therapeutics for cancer and other life-threatening diseases, today announced that Andrew Aromando, Senior Vice President, Commercial Development and Operations, is scheduled to present at the Rodman and Renshaw Techvest 7th Annual Healthcare Conference at the New
TRAGIC DEATH OF ASBESTOSIS MAN
A WEST Cumbrian man suffering from the industrial disease asbestosis died six days after receiving a £110,000 compensation payout. William Cullen, 64, of Cleator Moor, died in June from mesothelioma, a cancer caused by exposure to deadly asbestos throughout his career.
Sunday, November 06, 2005
Mesothelioma News 11/6/2005
TRAGIC DEATH OF ASBESTOSIS MAN
A WEST Cumbrian man suffering from the industrial disease asbestosis died six days after receiving a £110,000 compensation payout. William Cullen, 64, of Cleator Moor, died in June from mesothelioma, a cancer caused by exposure to deadly asbestos throughout his career.
Opportunity through Excellence: SIUC launches new fundraising campaign, receives largest gift in history of the
CARBONDALE - One can call it a mix of fate and good timing that John Simmons decided to donate money to Southern Illinois University Carbondale when he did.
Koike pledges to push carbon tax to meet goals under Kyoto Protocol
Japan needs to introduce a carbon tax to cut greenhouse gas emissions and achieve its target under the Kyoto Protocol, according to Environment Minister Yuriko Koike.
Battle With Insurers Over Payout Threat
By Liz Hands Hundreds of workers in the North-East are fighting an insurance industry bid to scrap compensation payouts for an asbestos-related disease.
$10.2 million for Cancer Institute Largest gift in SIU history
An East Alton-based law firm that made a fortune suing companies for asbestos exposure pledged Friday to donate $10.2 million to Southern Illinois University's Cancer Institute in Springfield.
Surviving Mesothelioma and Other Cancers: A Patient’s Guide Is an Extraordinary New Book Written by Mesothelioma
(PRWEB) October 31, 2005 -- Surviving Mesothelioma and Other Cancers:
Surviving Mesothelioma and Other Cancers: A Patient’s Guide Is an Extraordinary New Book Written by Mesothelioma
Surviving Mesothelioma and Other Cancers: A Patient’s Guide is an extraordinary new book written by Paul Kraus that describes how he was diagnosed with a terminal cancer called mesothelioma, given a few months to live, and has survived for eight years with a good quality of life using only unconventional therapies. [PRWEB Oct 31, 2005]
ABC News' Dr. Tim Answers Questions About Smoking
Nov. 3: Responses to Viewer Questions
D-Day for Cancer Sufferer
By Craig Thompson Cancer victim Nigel Patchett has just 24-hours to decide if he will pay pounds 20,000 for a drug that could save his life. The 65-year-old is in a race against time after all efforts to halt the spread of his lung cancer failed.
SimmonsCooper to Fund New Cancer Institute at Southern Illinois University
SimmonsCooper LLC, announced today that it has pledged $10.2 million to fund a new cancer institute at Southern Illinois University .
Saturday, November 05, 2005
Mesothelioma News 11/5/2005
TRAGIC DEATH OF ASBESTOSIS MAN
A WEST Cumbrian man suffering from the industrial disease asbestosis died six days after receiving a £110,000 compensation payout. William Cullen, 64, of Cleator Moor, died in June from mesothelioma, a cancer caused by exposure to deadly asbestos throughout his career.
Battle With Insurers Over Payout Threat
By Liz Hands Hundreds of workers in the North-East are fighting an insurance industry bid to scrap compensation payouts for an asbestos-related disease.
$10.2 million for Cancer Institute Largest gift in SIU history
An East Alton-based law firm that made a fortune suing companies for asbestos exposure pledged Friday to donate $10.2 million to Southern Illinois University's Cancer Institute in Springfield.
Opportunity through Excellence: SIUC launches new fundraising campaign, receives largest gift in history of the
CARBONDALE - One can call it a mix of fate and good timing that John Simmons decided to donate money to Southern Illinois University Carbondale when he did.
Surviving Mesothelioma and Other Cancers: A Patient’s Guide Is an Extraordinary New Book Written by Mesothelioma
(PRWEB) October 31, 2005 -- Surviving Mesothelioma and Other Cancers:
Surviving Mesothelioma and Other Cancers: A Patient’s Guide Is an Extraordinary New Book Written by Mesothelioma
Surviving Mesothelioma and Other Cancers: A Patient’s Guide is an extraordinary new book written by Paul Kraus that describes how he was diagnosed with a terminal cancer called mesothelioma, given a few months to live, and has survived for eight years with a good quality of life using only unconventional therapies. [PRWEB Oct 31, 2005]
ABC News' Dr. Tim Answers Questions About Smoking
Nov. 3: Responses to Viewer Questions
D-Day for Cancer Sufferer
By Craig Thompson Cancer victim Nigel Patchett has just 24-hours to decide if he will pay pounds 20,000 for a drug that could save his life. The 65-year-old is in a race against time after all efforts to halt the spread of his lung cancer failed.
SimmonsCooper to Fund New Cancer Institute at Southern Illinois University
SimmonsCooper LLC, announced today that it has pledged $10.2 million to fund a new cancer institute at Southern Illinois University .
Asbestos led to man's cancer
A JOB that exposed him to "clouds" of asbestos dust when he was 16 eventually lead to a Harrogate man developing the cancer that killed him, an inquest has been told.
Friday, October 28, 2005
Mesothelioma News 10/28/2005
Paul Francis Wright
Former general practitioner Dorchester and general practice educator (b London 1945; q The London Hospital 1973), died from mesothelioma on 29 May 2005.
Gene Drug Gives Man Second Chance at Survival
PHILADELPHIA _ Harvey Harris settled into the bed at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, ready to endure yet another round of tests to check the aggressive cancer growing in his chest. He wasn't feeling optimistic. By most counts, Harris should have been dead by now.
Gene drug gives man second chance at survival
PHILADELPHIA - Harvey Harris settled into the bed at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, ready to endure yet another round of tests to check the aggressive cancer growing in his chest.
Mental Ill Health and MSDs Top OH Chart Again
By Anonymous Mental ill health and MSDs are the most common types of work- related ill health in Great Britain according to the latest HSE occupational health statistics.
Unions concerned over asbestos
UNIONS in South Australia fear a surge in asbestos-related diseases because of the Federal Government's proposed industrial relations reforms.
Councils attack asbestos plans
QUEENSLAND councils are set to revolt against State Government legislation that charges local governments with monitoring the removal of asbestos from homes.
Redress for 9,500 asbestos deaths
Family members of up to 9,500 people who have died of mesothelioma will be eligible for payouts under a planned law designed to compensate victims of asbestos, the Environment Ministry said Friday.
Progress the Highlight of Second International Mesothelioma Symposium
Fresh evidence of progress in the diagnosis and treatment of an aggressive asbestos-related cancer was the highlight of the Second International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma last week.
Asbestos law to compensate up to 9,500 bereaved families
Family members of up to 9,500 people who have died of mesothelioma will be eligible for payouts under a planned special measures law designed to compensate for diseases caused by asbestos, the Environment Ministry said Friday.
Petition drive for victims of asbestos-related diseases begins
_ Citizens groups began a drive Saturday to collect 1 million signatures to demand that the government provide legal guarantee for compensation to all victims of asbestos-related illnesses and drastic measures to deal with related problems.
Thursday, October 27, 2005
Mesothelioma News 10/27/2005
Councils attack asbestos plans
QUEENSLAND councils are set to revolt against State Government legislation that charges local governments with monitoring the removal of asbestos from homes.
Redress for 9,500 asbestos deaths
Family members of up to 9,500 people who have died of mesothelioma will be eligible for payouts under a planned law designed to compensate victims of asbestos, the Environment Ministry said Friday.
Progress the Highlight of Second International Mesothelioma Symposium
Fresh evidence of progress in the diagnosis and treatment of an aggressive asbestos-related cancer was the highlight of the Second International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma last week.
Asbestos law to compensate up to 9,500 bereaved families
Family members of up to 9,500 people who have died of mesothelioma will be eligible for payouts under a planned special measures law designed to compensate for diseases caused by asbestos, the Environment Ministry said Friday.
Petition drive for victims of asbestos-related diseases begins
_ Citizens groups began a drive Saturday to collect 1 million signatures to demand that the government provide legal guarantee for compensation to all victims of asbestos-related illnesses and drastic measures to deal with related problems.
Exposure to Asbestos from Rocks Can Cause Malignant Mesothelioma
Californians who live close to naturally occurring asbestos sources and who are exposed to low levels of the mineral are at increased risk for developing malignant mesothelioma, a serious cancer of the membrane covering the lung, according to a new study published in the second issue of the October 2005 American Thoracic Society's American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
Asbestos victim loses appeal
THE estate of a dead asbestos victim has lost more than $165,000 awarded for the care of his disabled wife after building materials manufacturer CSR and an Adelaide asbestos company won a High Court appeal.
High Court ruling hits family members
A new High Court decision means any person who suffers personal injury cannot claim special damages to cover the care of a disabled family member. -
Community Calendar
SUNDAY The VFW Post No. 137 remodeling fund raising rummage sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2024 W. Superior St. The sale began from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22.
Veterans deserve compensation for asbestos illnesses on duty
To the Editor: In responding to “Veterans finding it harder to enjoy life on limited benefits,” while I agree that veterans deserve greater disability benefits and proper care for their service to our country, I would like to point out that the asbestos bill in Congress has advantages for veterans.
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Mesothelioma News 10/26/2005
Redress for 9,500 asbestos deaths
Family members of up to 9,500 people who have died of mesothelioma will be eligible for payouts under a planned law designed to compensate victims of asbestos, the Environment Ministry said Friday.
Progress the Highlight of Second International Mesothelioma Symposium
Fresh evidence of progress in the diagnosis and treatment of an aggressive asbestos-related cancer was the highlight of the Second International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma last week.
Asbestos law to compensate up to 9,500 bereaved families
Family members of up to 9,500 people who have died of mesothelioma will be eligible for payouts under a planned special measures law designed to compensate for diseases caused by asbestos, the Environment Ministry said Friday.
Petition drive for victims of asbestos-related diseases begins
_ Citizens groups began a drive Saturday to collect 1 million signatures to demand that the government provide legal guarantee for compensation to all victims of asbestos-related illnesses and drastic measures to deal with related problems.
Exposure to Asbestos from Rocks Can Cause Malignant Mesothelioma
Californians who live close to naturally occurring asbestos sources and who are exposed to low levels of the mineral are at increased risk for developing malignant mesothelioma, a serious cancer of the membrane covering the lung, according to a new study published in the second issue of the October 2005 American Thoracic Society's American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
Asbestos victim loses appeal
THE estate of a dead asbestos victim has lost more than $165,000 awarded for the care of his disabled wife after building materials manufacturer CSR and an Adelaide asbestos company won a High Court appeal.
High Court ruling hits family members
A new High Court decision means any person who suffers personal injury cannot claim special damages to cover the care of a disabled family member. -
Community Calendar
SUNDAY The VFW Post No. 137 remodeling fund raising rummage sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2024 W. Superior St. The sale began from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22.
Veterans deserve compensation for asbestos illnesses on duty
To the Editor: In responding to “Veterans finding it harder to enjoy life on limited benefits,” while I agree that veterans deserve greater disability benefits and proper care for their service to our country, I would like to point out that the asbestos bill in Congress has advantages for veterans.
Eased rules eyed in asbestos claims
Mesothelioma patients seeking workers' compensation will no longer have to go under the knife to link their cancer with asbestos exposure, according to proposed eased eligibility rules.
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