Today, the Meso Foundation wrote a letter to the acting administrator of the EPA urging the agency to account for legacy asbestos when evaluating asbestos risk and the magnitude of the asbestos problem. This letter came as a response to the EPA’s decision to exclude legacy uses of asbestos in its problem formulation. This issue is separate from the recently publicized ‘significant new use rule.’ You can read more here.
The role of genetics in mesothelioma and its impact on survival and therapeutic response
Genetic mutations coupled with environmental factors can lead to the development of cancer, including mesothelioma. Some of those mutations have prognostic implications, while others may