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U.S. Senators Oppose Georgia Pacific’s Asbestos Trust Fund Strategy
A bipartisan trio of U.S. Senators issued a scathing statement opposing Georgia-Pacific’s attempt to file for bankruptcy, create an asbestos trust fund, and avoid lawsuits from people affected by...
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Experimental Chemotherapy Improves Survival for Biphasic and Sarcomatoid...
A novel type of chemotherapy studied in a clinical trial improved the survival of people with certain types of mesothelioma. Pegargiminase is an arginine-blocking chemotherapy used in a clinical trial...
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Clinical Trial Reveals Results of Mesothelioma Immunotherapy Vaccine
The results from a phase 2 clinical trial testing the success of a cancer vaccine have been published, revealing promising improvements in mesothelioma survival. The study was conducted by Ultimovacs,...
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BREAKING: EPA Bans Asbestos
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned the importation, sale, distribution, and use of asbestos on Monday, March 18, 2024, with the exception of a few specific industries for which there...
View ArticleMore Than 30 Cosmetic Companies Named in Mesothelioma Lawsuit
A woman diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer has filed a lawsuit against more than 30 cosmetic companies, including well-known and established brands such as Johnson & Johnson, Mary Kay, and Chanel....
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Study Results Support Mesothelioma Surgery for Eligible Patients
Mesothelioma treatment options such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy and radiation therapy can help patients, but they require multiple cycles, can last multiple weeks, and can give people a few months...
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The Long-Awaited Ban on Asbestos – From a Veteran’s Perspective
Retired LCDR Carl Jewett is a VA-accredited claims agent and Mesothelioma Guide’s veterans advocate. With the EPA’s final ruling on asbestos, Carl shares his thoughts on the long-awaited ban on the...
View ArticleEmpowering Mesothelioma Patients With Nurse Navigator Karen Ritter
Getting a diagnosis of cancer is never easy. It can be even more overwhelming when you discover you have a rare cancer, like mesothelioma. The physical symptoms and the emotional impact can take over...
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Mental Health Examination of People Affected by Mesothelioma
Mental health is a serious element of overall personal health – for everyone – and it’s now being taken more seriously. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, approximately 26% of adults in the United...
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Teacher Blames Philadelphia School District for Asbestos Cancer
A teacher from the Philadelphia School District claims his cancer was caused by asbestos in schools, and he feels the school district is to blame. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports the story of Juan...
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