Mesothelioma News

The following mesothelioma news stories describe recent developments in asbestos liability legislation, emerging mesothelioma treatments and more. We will keep this page up to date with the latest mesothelioma news headlines. Stories will open in a new window.

Sen. Daschle Wants Asbestos Fund
July 21, 2004

Sen. Tom Daschle wants a $140 billion asbestos victims' trust fund to be set up by Congress before the elections in November.

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9/11 Memo Reveals Asbestos 'Cover-up'
July 16, 2004

An memo released by the EPA is claiming that city and federal officials concealed data that showed lower Manhattan air was clouded with asbestos after the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.

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Celebrex Hits Mesothelioma
May 08, 2004

According to a report from Italy, Celebrex, which is often prescribed for arthritis, has a marked effect on the asbestos-related cancer malignant mesothelioma.

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FDA Approves Alimta
April 21, 2004

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug, called Alimta (pemetrexed disodium), to treat malignant pleural mesothelioma. The drug is distributed by Eli Lilly and Company.

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Senate Considers Asbestos Fund
April 19, 2004

The Senate is beginning debate on the establishment of a $114 billion trust fund, financed by businesses and insurance companies, the will expediate the transfer of money to people with asbestos-related diseases. If victims receive money from the fund, they would not be able take asbestos makers to court.

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Study Finds 10,000 Americans Die Each Year From Asbestos Exposure
March 04, 2004

More than 43,000 Americans have died from asbestos-related diseases (including mesothelioma) since 1979. According to a study by the Environmental Working Group, the number of Amerricans who die each year from asbestos-related diseases is greater than the number who die from fires and drowning combined.

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First-ever Blood Test for Mesothelioma Being Developed
November 13, 2003

Researchers at PNRI (the Pacific Northwest Research Institute) have reported the development of a blood test for mesothelioma. The test promises a technique that can diagnose mesothelioma early in its progress.

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