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Â£150000 claim over asbestos link death of Bill, 78  -  Mar 21, 2008
ic Liverpool,William Thomas, 78, died in February last year from malignant mesothelioma, a cancer effecting the tissues surrounding the lungs or stomach caused by

Philadelphia Jury Awards $25.2 Million in Asbestos Case  -  Mar 19, 2008
Law.com (subscription),All three cases involved deaths from malignant mesothelioma, a cancer caused by asbestos. The jury in the six-week-long trial before Philadelphia Common

Mouse Model For Mesothelioma Reproduces Human Disease  -  Mar 10, 2008
Science Daily (press release)10, 2008) â€” Scientists have established a mouse model for human malignant mesothelioma (MM) that will provide valuable insight into cancer development and

Richardson, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman, LLC Announces Jury ...  -  Mar 19, 2008
Trading Markets (press release),Mr. Newinski, a three-time candidate for the US House of Representatives, was diagnosed in 2007 with malignant mesothelioma, an incurable cancer caused by

Inquest verdict on Kirkby pensioner  -  Mar 13, 2008
Mansfield Chad,The 74-year-old, of Vernon Road, died on 29th February at Ashfield Community Hospital from a malignant mesothelioma. The inquest was told that the retired

Alfacell Reports Financial Results for Second Quarter of Fiscal 2008  -  Mar 7, 2008
PR Newswire (press release),In addition to an ongoing Phase IIIb study in malignant mesothelioma, Alfacell is conducting a Phase I/II trial of ONCONASE in non-small cell lung cancer

Lancaster University lecturer dies from asbestos exposure  -  Mar 17, 2008
Lakeland Today,Recording a narrative verdict, Mrs Singleton said Mrs Dunn had died from a malignant mesothelioma of the peritoneum caused by asbestos.

Giving Patients a Lift  -  20 Feb 2008
Earthtimes,Each year, the Foundation hosts the annual International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma, which brings together doctors, researchers, patients and their

Radical Decortication/Pleurectomy Best Surgical Approach for N2 ...  -  Feb 1, 2008
DG News...[Presentation title: Which is the Best Surgical Approach for N2 Positive Epithelial Malignant Mesothelioma? Long-Term Outcome After Extrapleural

Heart condition killed man  -  Feb 12, 2008
Halifax Evening Courier,But an inquest heard how Mr Asquith had been diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma caused by his work with asbestos, from the mid 1970s to 2002.

Alfacell Updates Status of ONCONASE(R) Phase III Clinical Program  -  Jan 30, 2008
CNNMoney.comIn addition to an ongoing Phase IIIb study in malignant mesothelioma, Alfacell is conducting a Phase I/II trial of ONCONASE in non-small cell lung cancer

Asbestos link to workerâ€™s death  -  Feb 1, 2008
Blackburn Citizen,Ten years later he became breathless and chesty and it was subsequently confirmed that he had a malignant mesothelioma. Mr Armer, 73, was provided with

Guisborough woman wins cash payout  -  Feb 13, 2008
GazetteLive,...â€œAs a consequence, 35 years later he developed malignant mesothelioma of the pleura, which led to a progressive decline in his health and ultimately his

The Law Offices of James Sokolove Founder Appears on Diverse Media  -  Jan 24, 2008
Newswire Today (press release),This piece dealt with malignant mesothelioma, a deadly, asbestos-caused illness. Talking with â€œThe Smart Consumerâ€? host Tore Dietrich, Sokolove discussed

More Than Momentum: Stocks Rising for a Reason  -  Jan 23, 2008
Motley Fool...which has been shown to target cancer cells but spare healthy cells, is in phase 3 trials for the treatment of inoperable malignant mesothelioma.

Contract manufacturing news in brief  -  Feb 5, 2008
OutSourcing-Pharma.com,The experimental product is currently undergoing a confirmatory Phase IIIb clinical trial as a treatment for unresectable malignant mesothelioma (UMM).

ACEL: Approaches Evaluable Events in Ph IIIb Study of ONCONASE(R)  -  Jan 30, 2008
Trading Markets (press release),...have occurred in the Phase IIIb clinical trial of its lead compound, ONCONASE, for the treatment of patients with unresectable malignant mesothelioma.

Alfacell Gets My Vote of Confidence  -  Jan 29, 2008
Seeking Alpha,...in the treatment of inoperable, malignant mesothelioma â€“ a $300 million global market opportunity versus a current market cap just over $100 million.

Alfacell signs Onconase distribution agreement with BL&H  -  Jan 23, 2008
Trading Markets (press release),Onconase is currently being evaluated as a treatment for unresectable malignant mesothelioma in a confirmatory Phase IIIb clinical trial.

Asbestos Victim's Family in Landmark Legal Victory  -  Dec 4, 2007
Chosun Ilbo,Although she was not diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma until 2004, 26 years after she had left the company, she sued for W210 million in compensation.

Asbestos Damage Recognized  -  Dec 4, 2007
Korea Times,Won died from malignant mesothelioma, a rare type of cancer, in October 2006, two years after she was found to have the disease. The court acknowledged the

Alfacell Q1 Net Loss Widens On Higher Expenses; Provides ...  -  Dec 10, 2007
Trading Markets (press release),Alfacell said the US Food and Drug Administration has granted ONCONASE fast track status and orphan-drug designation for treatment of malignant mesothelioma

Cancer sufferer's Â£100000 legal battle  -  Dec 8, 2007
Hartlepool Today,Hartlepool man John Elliott, 79, claims to have developed malignant mesothelioma after he was exposed to asbestos when he worked as an electrician for ICI

Government-Owned Inventions; Availability for Licensing  -  Dec 21, 2007
Trading Markets (press release),Mesothelin has been shown to be highly expressed in many cancers including malignant mesothelioma, ovarian cancer, lung cancer, pancreatic carcinomas,

Legal battle: The Rhodia site in Whitehaven where William Waldron ...  -  Dec 14, 2007
News & Star,William Waldron, 64, died from malignant mesothelioma, a cancer of the tissues surrounding his lungs or abdomen, according to a writ issued at the High

Hairdresser dies from asbestos after working in a salon for 33 years  -  Dec 4, 2007
Daily Mail,...be the first cancer case in the UK with a possible link to hair salon equipment, 60-year-old Carol Heaton died after contracting malignant mesothelioma.

A BATTLING Burnley man diagnosed with a form of terminal cancer is ...  -  Dec 3, 2007
Burnley Express,Mr Walter Brimelow (75), of Holcombe Drive, blames East Lancashire Hospitals Trust after he developed malignant mesothelioma following years working as a

Dying man sues former employers  -  Nov 29, 2007
This Is Lancashire,Walter Brimelow, 75, could have just six months to live after developing malignant mesothelioma, a terminal cancer of the tissues surrounding his lungs or

Kentucky couple names 14 companies in asbestos suit  -  Dec 21, 2007
West Virginia Record,According to the suit, Phyllis Branham has been exposed to asbestos, which was a significant factor in her development of malignant mesothelioma.

Alfacell to Host Fiscal First Quarter 2008 Financial Results ...  -  Dec 3, 2007
CNNMoney.comIn addition to an ongoing Phase IIIb study in malignant mesothelioma, Alfacell is conducting a Phase I/II trial of ONCONASE in non-small cell lung cancer

Bringing flowers to leading ladies cost usherette her life  -  Nov 30, 2007
Times Online,The asbestos was removed in 2003. Peter Bedford, the Berkshire coroner, recorded a verdict of death from malignant mesothelioma.

South Korean Court Awards Compensation To Asbestos Victim's Family ...  -  Dec 5, 2007
AHNThe woman worker named Won died in October 2006 from malignant mesothelioma, a rare cancer caused by asbestos dust. She was diagnosed with the disease in

Gran could lose asbestos compensation  -  Dec 4, 2007
Norwich Evening News,Mr Withers was just 61 when he died in June 2002 from malignant mesothelioma, an industrial disease caused by exposure to asbestos dust whilst working as a

results of alimtaÂ® (pemetrexed) for treatment of malignant pleural ...  -  Oct 31, 2007
Cancer Consultants (press release),...at the 12th world conference on lung cancer in september, 2007 there were two studies presented on the treatment of malignant mesothelioma with alimta

putting a human face on malignant mesothelioma  -  Oct 31, 2007
openPR (press release),...for most people familiar with the term â€œmesotheliomaâ€?, hearing the word conjures thoughts of courtroom battles, news headlines and hefty cash settlements.

breaking new ground in mesothelioma research and treatment  -  Nov 13, 2007
openPR (press release),...â€œthe groundbreaking work of dr. sugarbaker has been instrumental in advancing our understanding of malignant mesothelioma,â€? says attorney jim sokolove,

for mesothelioma victims, knowledge is power  -  Nov 13, 2007
openPR (press release),...(openpr) - for people with malignant mesothelioma, a rare and serious cancer caused by asbestos, finding information on their illness can be as challenging

rolls-royce ordered to pay up as widow wins court case  -  Nov 23, 2007
Derby Evening Telegraph,...mr cox died in 2002 of malignant mesothelioma - asbestos-related cancer - at the age of 63. mrs cox said he was exposed to asbestos while working at number

mesothelioma hurts more than just the victim  -  Oct 31, 2007
openPR (press release),...when it comes to an illness as serious as malignant mesotheliomaâ€”a rare and aggressive cancer for which there is currently no cureâ€”the focus is almost

a battle to the last breath  -  Nov 23, 2007
Sydney Morning Herald,...which mr banton clearly had, and he comes in with this type of presentation, the diagnosis one through to about 99 is malignant mesothelioma," professor

ailing banton's claim quickly settled  -  Nov 22, 2007
Sydney Morning Herald,...three days after being diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma. the defendant was amaca pty ltd, a subsidiary of james hardie when mr banton worked in its

court of appeal rules in favour of mesothelioma widow  -  Nov 23, 2007
Legal & Medical Magazine,...to asbestos dust and fibres long enough to cause an increased risk of malignant mesothelioma. it ruled that international combustion limited should have

fujirebio diagnostics honored with pioneer award from meso foundation  -  Nov 1, 2007
Business Wire (press release),...was presented with the award at the meso foundationâ€™s annual international symposium on malignant mesothelioma. mesomark is the worldâ€™s first and only

power station worker died from industrial disease  -  Nov 2, 2007
Gloucestershire Gazette,..."it is consistent with asbestos exposure. from the pattern of tumour growth, i'm satisfied that this is malignant mesothelioma.

oregon mesothelioma patient settles case for $5.6 million  -  Nov 6, 2007
PR Web (press release),...her ceramics career. malignant mesothelioma is diagnosed in 3000 to 4000 americans per year and is usually fatal within 18 months of diagnosis,

asbestos killed factory worker  -  Nov 7, 2007
Bolton News,...starting in 1955. bolton coroner's court heard that she was diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma in 2005 and died at home on may 10 this year. her

lawyers hit by wall of silence over cancer claim  -  Nov 2, 2007
icBerkshire,...worked for the company between 1953 and 1987. he died on august 13 after suffering malignant mesothelioma, an asbestos-related condition. an inquest

asbestos widow launches legal battle against ici  -  Nov 19, 2007
GazetteLive,...her husband to an asbestos-related cancer has launched a legal battle for compensation of more than Â£300000. john rose died from malignant mesothelioma,

alfacell appoints lawrence a. kenyon chief operating officer and ...  -  Nov 20, 2007
CNNMoney.com...a new class of targeted therapies for cancer and other life-threatening diseases. in addition to an ongoing phase iiib study in malignant mesothelioma,

history of asbestos video documentary released  -  Nov 4, 2007
PR-USA.net (press release),...by cohen placitella and roth. the cohen placitella and roth web site provides excellent resources for malignant mesothelioma victims and their families.

carpenter launches asbestos claim  -  Oct 30, 2007
Eastbourne Herald,...on the basis that his condition may deteriorate and he may develop lung cancer or malignant mesothelioma and he may then need to seek a higher award.

Alfacell Reports Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2007 Financial ...  -  Oct 15, 2007
CNNMoney.comThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted ONCONASE fast track status and orphan-drug designation for treatment of malignant mesothelioma.

LORDS' 'ILLNESS' RULING SLAMMED BY VICTIM  -  Oct 17, 2007
Plymouth Evening Herald,The condition can lead to fatal diseases including malignant mesothelioma and other forms of lung cancer. The House of Lords yesterday ruled that pleural

Plaintiff's doc says cancer caused by asbestos, not smoking  -  Oct 10, 2007
Southeast Texas Record,Based upon my review of his records, Mr. Durousseau had pain and suffering related to his malignant mesothelioma. It is also my opinion that his medical

Brigham and Womenâ€™s Hospital Leads the Way in Mesothelioma ...  -  Oct 16, 2007
Newswire Today (press release),While most of the medical world is still lagging behind when it comes to malignant mesotheliomaâ€”a deadly, asbestos-caused illness affecting as many as 3000

Asbestos No More: Historic Asbestos Ban Passage Imminent  -  Oct 4, 2007
Earthtimes.org,Not coincidentally, The International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma, sponsored by the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation (Meso Foundation),

Asbestos disease victim goes to court  -  Oct 6, 2007
This Is Lancashire,David Parker (67) has developed malignant mesothelioma, a terminal cancer of the tissues surrounding his lungs, according to a high court writ.

Mesothelioma Emerges as a Worldwide Health Crisis  -  Oct 10, 2007
Newswire Today (press release),In recent years, malignant mesothelioma has crept out of the shadows as one of the deadliest cancers known to modern medical science.

Burzynski Clinic Celebrates '30 Years of Saving Lives' Together ...  -  Oct 11, 2007
CNNMoney.comThe first award will go to a veteran, now cancer-free for 27 years, who was once diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, a deadly cancer caused by exposure

Washing clothes led to cancer  -  Sep 23, 2007
ic Newcastle.co.uk,The inquest heard that the malignant mesothelioma with which Mrs Thompson was diagnosed was â€œalmost certainlyâ€? caused by exposure to asbestos fibres.

Nigeria: A public health time bomb  -  Oct 13, 2007
Vanguard,...just imagine the number of people that are dying and will inevitably die from malignant mesothelioma â€“ the cancer that is caused by Asbestos poisoning.

WIDOW FIGHTS ON FOR HUSBAND'S PAYOUT  -  Oct 12, 2007
Derby Evening Telegraph,Mr Cox was diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma in August 2001 and was nursed at home by his wife until he died, aged 63, in February 2002.

BIO InvestorForum 2007 Presenter Profiles  -  Oct 8, 2007
Business Wire (press release),In addition to an ongoing Phase IIIb study in malignant mesothelioma, Alfacell is conducting a Phase I/II trial of ONCONASE in non-small cell lung cancer

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