Canadian prime minister defends country’s asbestos exports Canada is one of the few nations that still exports Asbestos. Asbestos was used in insulation and in fire-resistant materials. The naturally occurring fiber has been linked to certain forms of cancer, including mesothelioma. Despite push from activists to ban the use of the product world-wide, the fire-proof material is still used in... 

Today is a sad day for NFL fans as one of the game’s legendary players passed away. Merlin Olsen, who played for the Los Angeles Rams for 15 seasons, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 69 years old after a long battle with mesothelioma. Through his 15 year NFL career, which spanned from 1962 through 1976, Olsen starred on the Los Angeles Rams defensive line that was known around the league as... 

Hall of Famer Merlin Olsen, aged 69, passed away Thursday, March 11 due to mesothelioma, a form of lung cancer usually associated with abestos. Merlin began his professional football career in 1962, already a star. While playing at Utah State he was an All-American, and then a first round draft pick for the Los Angelos Rams. He was chosen to play in fourteen Pro Bowls, and was later selected for the... 

Mesothelioma is a cancer caused by asbestos. A lawsuit can be filed to help a victim to be compensated for developing cancer as a result of his direct contact with asbestos. The compensation entitles the victim to be paid for his lost income, pain and suffering. Mesothelioma is one cancer whose origin can be traced directly to exposure to asbestos. The victim of asbestos exposure can live for years...