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Mass death of Australian Carpenters due to Asbestos-related Mesothelioma

Friday, September 19th, 2008

One out of ten Australian carpenters born prior to 1950 will die of mesothelioma or any other asbestos-related cancer. This was confirmed by a British study.

Nearly 30,000 Australians will lost their life between 2000 and 2050. The main reason for this death is use of asbestos cement sheeting and roofing, which were cut with power saws. Cutting the materials with power saw releases asbestos fibers into the air, which in turn provoke the asbestos related cancer- the mesothelioma. They worked without any respiratory protection.

In addition to this, the scientists predicted that the rate of death among the US carpenters would be this much high owing to the reasons that they’re following different construction methods and materials.

For the full story, go to the Wollondilly Advertiser.

Women Claims for $30M Compensation after Mesothelioma Illness

Friday, June 27th, 2008

Union carbide and Dupoint have been sued in a lawsuit by a housewife- Frances Barras, Nederland. She claimed that she washed her Hubby’s clothes from 1957 to 1985, which resulted her- Mesothelioma, the dreadful lung disease.

His husband worked at Beaumont DuPont refinery for nearly 20 decades and carried asbestos fibers daily on his clothes.

Barras was diagnosed with mesothelioma and immediately filed a lawsuit against this firm. She proclaimed that the asbestos fibers in her husbands clothes made her to suffer from mesothelioma after inhalation of asbestos fibers.

Mrs. Barras is claiming $30 million for her damages due to asbestos fibers.

Family Party- A Novel Therapy for Mesothelioma?

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

End-of-life treatment is the primary concern for each and every mesothelioma sufferers. Some of the patients prefer aggressive treatment whereas others opt to enter hospice care. Nigel Phillips of UK elected a novel therapy for his ailment. He arranged a perfect gathering for family and friends before his death.

Nigel Phillips, 61 year old man was recently confirmed that he was suffering from Mesothelioma. He worked in the dock for 20 years. Once he received the news of mesothelioma on him, he organized a small get-together with his friends. A fellow-dockworker spread the news of his suffering and friends gathering. A small get-together had turned up into a group of more than 100 friends, coworkers and colleagues who came to pay Nigel respect.

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Carbon Nanotubes Cause Mesothelioma

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

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There is strong evidence that if carbon nanotubes get into the wrong place, they can cause mesothelioma, the dreadful disease. Carbon Nanotubes are as bad as Asbestos particles.

Because of the strength of the carbon nanotubes, they’re being in sports equipment. Carbon nanotubes are seen in baseball bats, tennis racquets, and golf clubs with this material.

If people can breathe it in and if they do, whether these fibers can work their way to the outer edge of the lung and then cause an effect. So we should take emergent steps to avoid the excess use of these carbon nanotubes, which would be a precursor for mesothelioma.