Europe Launches First Mesothelioma Tissue Bank
A hospital in Cambridge, England has opened Europe’s first dedicated mesothelioma tissue bank, an important step forward for doctors and researchers working…
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Fighting Mesothelioma: Canada Lose a Battle, U.S. Gears for Another
Canadian mesothelioma advocates have lost a major battle in their fight against asbestos, while their American counterparts gear up for another battle… -
Australian Study Reveals New Mesothelioma Biomarker
A large multi-center Australian study has revealed what researchers say could be an important new biomarker for malignant mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is… -
Unions Call for Asbestos-Free Australia
The head of an Australian Consortium of Trade Unions (ACTU) is calling on the government to protect its citizens against… -
Australian Court: Asbestos Company Directors Guilty
After a legal battle that lasted more than ten years and prompted a made-for-TV movie in Australia, seven former corporate… -
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Mesothelioma Still on the Rise in Japan
While the rate of mesothelioma continues to slowly decline in the U.S., the virulent asbestos-linked cancer is still on the rise in… -
UK Announces “Landmark” Mesothelioma Ruling
Britain’s highest court has issued what is being called a ‘landmark’ ruling for victims of mesothelioma and other industrial diseases. Mesothelioma… -
Mesothelioma Death: Asbestos Was Climber’s Greatest Risk
An Australian mountain climber who made headlines in 2006 by surviving a harrowing experience on Mt. Everest has died of mesothelioma.… -
Australia’s Mesothelioma Fight Comes to Television
Australia’s ongoing mesothelioma problem will soon be the subject of a two-part television miniseries. Produced by Australia’s ABC network and starring some… -
Italy Verdict May Have Worldwide Mesothelioma Impact
Advocates of better protection for workers from mesothelioma and other occupational diseases have won a major court victory. A Swiss…
