NASAG

Northeast Asbestos Support and Awareness Group

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Research

July 1st, 2010

The June Hancock Mesothelioma Research Fund is funding a feasibility study into the effects of the experimental cancer vaccine TroVax in mesothelioma, due to start in the autumn, TroVax will be used in combination with first -line chemotherapy agents Alimta and Cisplatin.

The June Hancock Mesothelioma research Fund is also supporting a study into a compound called JBIR-23, which has been shown to fight mesothelioma cells

Workers Memorial Day

April 25th, 2010

Workers Memorial Day Remembrance Service & Wreath Laying Ceremony, Wednesday 28 April 2010, 12.30pm Hartlepool TIC & Art Gallery, Church Square, Hartlepool, and 1.00pm Saltwell Park, Gateshead.

What is Asbestos?

Asbestos is the name used to describe a group of natural mineral fibres that are known for their strength and fire-resistant properties.

Asbestos has been used in thermal insulation and fire proofing for the construction industry.

There are 5 forms of asbestos related lung disease.

The likely benefit and effectiveness of any treatment will depend on the type of disease you have, so it is important that the particular type of disease is identified as early as possible.