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Asbestos Exposure May Shorten Firefighters’ Life Expectancy
 
Asbestos Exposure May Shorten Firefighters’ Life Expectancy

Asbestos Exposure May Shorten Firefighters’ Life Expectancy

The Firefighting Authority is putting into place new safety measures for handling asbestos fires, which may pose firefighters their greatest health risk. Yesterday’s fire in Keshet gave firefighters their first opportunity to try out new regulations. The firefighters used protective equipment and washed themselves afterward to minimize their exposure to asbestos. Firefighters around the world [...]

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Mesothelioma Watch was created as a means to hold asbestos manufacturers and companies who forced their employees to work with and around asbestos accountable for the thousands of cases of cancer they have caused. We do this in three ways.

First: We will keep the spotlight on the abuses in the industry through addition of current news in both the medical field and with regards to litigation.

Second: We will continue to support prevalent groups harmed by the asbestos industry by providing current information about their particular issues. Please take a chance to visit our Asbestos in the Military, Asbestos and Firefighters, Asbestos and 911 in addition to our general information for pipefitters, steamfitters, asbestos workers, construction workers and brake manufacturers.

Third: Over the years, we have been at the forefront of the asbestos epidemic and have made strategic partnerships with the top law firms in each part of the country in order to help our readers. It is extremely important that you become comfortable with the lawyer you hire because you will be dealing with them on a near daily basis while working through your claim. We have made a concerted effort to find the most reputable trial law firms available as opposed to working with one attorney to handle the case inquiries throughout the entire country. If you would like to have your case discussed with up to ten attorneys, let us know and we will make sure to have each of the firms we work with get in touch for a free case review.

Could the Future of Mesothelioma Research be in Jeopardy?

06 March 2013

Scientists, doctors and researchers have made great strides in cancer treatments and therapies over the past few decades due to an infusion of public and private funding for cancer research. Although survival rates for some cancers are higher than ever, other types of cancer – such as mesothelioma – still require significant study and exploration [...]

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Mesothelioma: a growing concern for boating enthusiasts

24 August 2011

Boating and sailing enthusiasts are growing in number throughout the US and around the world. Whether boats are providing a source of income, a leisurely way to spend retirement, or an occasional fishing weekend, time on the water continues to offer something for everyone.  Like many activities, however, boating necessitates safety and know-how. One issue [...]

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Mesothelioma threat found in New Hampshire school

17 August 2011

A recent Union Leader news story covers asbestos finds in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. Kingswood Regional school complex for both high and middle school grades, has been undergoing major renovations, remodels, additions and upgrades. Although original budget allowances provided for asbestos abatement, more asbestos materials than suspected were found in part of the older building. Asbestos [...]

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Respected UK Mayor diagnosed with mesothelioma

10 August 2011

Mayor Rex Barnett of Swindon, UK has been diagnosed with mesothelioma. According to the Swindon Advertiser, Mayor Barnett was just completing his term in office when doctors diagnosed him with the rare cancer. Caused by asbestos, Mayor Barnett most likely began developing the disease during his employment on the British Railway works, where he repaired [...]

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Potential mesothelioma treatment undergoes trials for ovarian cancer

04 August 2011

Bionomics, a biotechnology company, is planning clinical trials for its cancer treatment drug BNC105. Discussions with medical leaders in both Australia and the US have been undertaken by the company in an effort to prepare for upcoming trials. Currently undergoing testing for use on renal cancer and mesothelioma, Bionomics foresees use of BNC105 in treatment [...]

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Unique painting method may have caused mesothelioma

27 July 2011

Artist James Howie of Scotland has died recently from a pulmonary embolism and rare cancer mesothelioma. After years of using a unique method in his artwork, it has been suggested that Howie’s habit of sanding paint may have led to his development of mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is caused by exposure to toxic chemical asbestos, which has [...]

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