Renal cancer drug temsirolimus shows promise against mesothelioma – EurekAlert (press release)
April 30, 2011
Renal cancer drug temsirolimus shows promise against mesothelioma EurekAlert (press release) But researchers in Austria have found that temsirolimus also may slow the growth of malignant pleural mesothelioma cells. Mesothelioma, a cancer that is usually caused by exposure to asbestos and may not appear until 30 to 50 years after exposure, ... and more » |
Yucaipa library to reopen soon – Redlands Daily Facts
April 30, 2011
Yucaipa library to reopen soon Redlands Daily Facts But after workers found asbestos underneath the flooring, the main focus became removing the dangerous fibers. "Remediation efforts" began mid-April, Greg Zerovnik, marketing and public relations coordinator for the San Bernardino County Library, ... and more » |
Asbestos: the hidden health hazard in millions of homes – The Guardian
April 30, 2011
 The Guardian | Asbestos: the hidden health hazard in millions of homes The Guardian While this may sound alarming, asbestos is likely to be dangerous only if it is released into the air and you breathe it in. Then you could be at long-term risk of developing lung cancer, asbestosis or mesothelioma (a cancer that forms in the lining of ... |
Madison Activist Dies From Lung Cancer Complications – WISC Madison
April 30, 2011
 Dane101 | Madison Activist Dies From Lung Cancer Complications WISC Madison Longtime Madison activist Ben Masel, 56, died due to complications from lung cancer on Saturday morning, according to close friends. Masel had run for several public offices and had planned on running against Herb Kohl in the Democratic primary in 2012 ... Long-time Madison activist Ben Masel loses battle with lung cancer Dane101 Prominent marijuana activist Ben Masel, 56, dies of cancer Madison.com The last time I talked to Ben Masel Isthmus Daily Page FavStocks - Firedoglake all 9 news articles » |
Long-time Madison activist Ben Masel loses battle with lung cancer
April 30, 2011
| According to the Madison NORML blog this morning long-time Madison marijuana and free speech activist Ben Masel, age 56, died after a battle with lung cancer. Masel has been a steady presence at the capitol during the last several months of protests ... See all stories on this topic ยป |  Dane101 |
