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Small steps to offset suffering - Daily Inter Lake

2012-02-04

Small steps to offset sufferingDaily Inter LakeWith a latency period of up to 40 years before the effects of asbestos exposure take effect, who knows how many more Libby area residents will be diagnosed? Grace closed the vermiculite mine 22 years ago. At this point the Center for Asbestos Related ...and more »

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Council targets Dept. of Health in push to add cancer as 9/11 illness - Downtown Express

2012-02-01

Council targets Dept. of Health in push to add cancer as 9/11 illnessDowntown ExpressThough it is known that identifying scientific evidence linking cancer to 9/11-related exposure takes several years, since the disease has a latency period, it remains a mystery as to how many studies need to be published to reach a conclusion.

Jan

'South Florida Miles for Meso' - Sun-Sentinel

2012-01-25

Sun-Sentinel'South Florida Miles for Meso'Sun-SentinelAfter a latency period of 10 to 50 years, the cancer invades the linings of the lungs, abdomen and heart. There is currently no known cure for mesothelioma. This year Davis will team up with the Runner's Edge Foundation (REF) to help promote healthy ...and more »

Feb

WELCH v. CALIFORNIA STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT BOARD - Leagle.com

2012-02-01

WELCH v. CALIFORNIA STATE TEACHERS' RETIREMENT BOARDLeagle.comThus, the court concluded Welch was "suffer[ing] from a type of condition that either has a latency period between the first cause and the emergence of the effect, or that is not initially disabling, but becomes disabling later (perhaps in conjunction ...and more »

Jan

Appeal Begins Involving $15.2 million Award for Worker Exposed to Asbestos in ... - Asbestos.com

2012-01-30

Asbestos.comAppeal Begins Involving $15.2 million Award for Worker Exposed to Asbestos in ...Asbestos.comAn exposure to asbestos fibers also can cause mesothelioma, a cancer with a latency period of up to 50 years. Flosal and Visbestos were the two most popular mud additives that were used in the oil and gas industry, particularly in states like in Texas, ...and more »

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