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.
