Category Archives: Industry News
News about the cancer industry, specifically about mesothelioma cancer.
2014 International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma Heads to D.C. Area
Written on April 10, 2014 at 3:40 pm, by MRHFM
The 2014 International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma kicks off Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center in Alexandria, Virginia. The Symposium, now in its 11th year, welcomes all attendees from patients and their families to advocates, members of the medical community, and more. The Symposium, which begins on Advocacy Day, will feature Continue Reading »
10th Annual International Asbestos Awareness Conference Heads to DC Area
Written on April 4, 2014 at 2:50 pm, by MRHFM
The 10th Annual International Asbestos Awareness Conference kicks into gear Friday, April 4, 2014 at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Alexandria, Virginia. The Conference begins at 11:30 a.m. with an exclusive tour of Washington DC + lunch for Mesothelioma Patients and Families. The evening will feature a private dinner for honorees, speakers, and sponsors. Continue Reading »
Large Study Shows Even Small Amounts of Asbestos Can Cause Cancer
Written on April 2, 2014 at 3:29 pm, by MRHFM
Asbestos is the only known cause of mesothelioma. When asbestos fibers are breathed in, they may get trapped in the lungs where they may remain for a long period of time. Over time, these fibers can accumulate and cause inflammation and scarring. This can affect breathing and lead to a number of serious health conditions. Continue Reading »
Jury Awards $730,000 to Former Boilermaker, Ship Surveyor
Written on February 25, 2014 at 10:39 am, by MRHFM
In 2008 Mr. Charles Akins, a retired boilermaker and ship surveyor, received a dreadful diagnosis that would force him to take a trip down memory lane—all the way back to the 1960s. Mr. Akins was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma, a type of asbestos-related cancer that affects the peritoneum (lining of the internal organs). Around 30% Continue Reading »
Silica Microparticle Shows Promise for Treatment of Malignant Mesothelioma
Written on February 18, 2014 at 10:46 am, by MRHFM
Malignant mesothelioma(s) are cancerous tumors of the lining of the pleura (lung and chest cavity), caused exclusively by asbestos exposure. Many believed that only long-term exposure to asbestos caused malignant mesothelioma, but it is now known that even short-term and second-hand exposure to asbestos dust can cause this aggressive and debilitating disease. The latency period Continue Reading »
