Dr. Anna Nowak, deputy vice chancellor of research at The University of Western Australia and a leader with the International Mesothelioma Interest Group, joins The Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com ...

Though the Canadian government once supported the industry, the nation banned asbestos in 2018. However, mesothelioma cases continue to rise as workers exposed on the job decades ago begin to show ...

Before you commit to a mesothelioma clinical trial, you need to know why your team recommends it and how it compares to your standard-of-care options. Asking detailed, specific questions when you sit ...

Dr. Raja Flores shares a personal connection to the September 11 attacks and discusses the long-term medical consequences for those exposed to carcinogens like asbestos and pulverized concrete. He ...

Mesothelioma caregivers can be family members or friends of the patient. As the primary support for someone with mesothelioma, they often manage their loved one's daily medical, physical and emotional ...

Mechanics who work with brakes, clutches and gaskets that contain asbestos are at risk of developing mesothelioma, asbestosis and asbestos lung cancer. Symptoms of these asbestos-related diseases may ...

Since the late 1800s, American firms, including Johns-Manville, grew rich by mining, manufacturing and selling asbestos products. A century later, company documents revealed that Johns-Manville and ...

How Were Boilermakers Exposed to Asbestos? Boilermakers, boiler operators, boiler tenders, boiler coverers and others who worked around boilers faced asbestos exposure in almost every industry.

Our Patient Advocates share stories about helping patients and families with the needs that come with mesothelioma, including nutrition, support groups, hospice and planning for future care. They stay ...

Asbestos wasn’t always an ugly word. Once hailed as a miracle fiber in manufacturing and construction, it is now scorned for its toxicity and link to mesothelioma and other deadly respiratory diseases ...

Soil at a public golf course in Washington, D.C., has tested positive for lead, chromium and other toxic metals. The National Park Service released the data after the Trump administration dumped ...

Hundreds of asbestos exposure injury claims are set to be resolved after a federal judge approved a bankruptcy plan for cosmetics supplier Presperse and its parent company Sumitomo Corporation. The ...