Asbestos-related illnesses on the rise in Japan
JAPAN: The government has grudgingly released the names of 2,167 companies and offices around the nation where workers received compensation
Archive for March, 2008
Japan: 45 more cases linked to asbestos exposure
TOKYO, JAPAN: A further 45 people have been confirmed with health problems after exposure to asbestos from a former factory
Advocates raise asbestos awareness
From the Oakland Press: Each year, 10,000 Americans die — often quite painfully — due to asbestos-related illnesses. Because it
Travel tips for meso patients
Meso spouse Lois Schwarting has put together this excellent reference for traveling: Travel tips for meso patients Remember the point
Weight loss after chemo/surgery for mesothelioma
One thing that mesothelioma patients have to contend with after undergoing chemotherapy and/or surgery is weight loss. A loss of
South Africa bans asbestos–why can’t the U.S.?
Environmental Affairs and Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk has announced that the use, manufacture and processing of asbestos will be
Essay contest tips
The format is short and simple: 400 words maximum. If your essay exceeds 400 words we’ll put it at the
All-American Mom and home decorator puts meso in its place
Healthy, active, and always involved in a dozen different projects, Marilyn Stratton’s active lifestyle meant that she was accustomed to