This is John, a loving husband, father and grandad. John was a fit and active man who was exposed to asbestos as an electrician in the redevelopment of city buildings in the 60’s and when working on Torrens Island in the early 70’s
This is Trevor. Trevor was a carpenter by trade. He was a recreational bush walker, a very active man who loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was exposed to asbestos at numerous building sites during his working life. Trevor was diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2009 and died in March 2013.
This is Gordon, happily married for 46 years and proud of his three children. He enjoyed driving holidays, catching up with friends interstate or following his footy team. He liked nothing better than to sit down with friends and share a glass or two of red.
Gordon was exposed to asbestos at his workplace in the 1970s when asbestos sheeting was removed without adequate protection for staff who were working at the time. He was diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2013 and died 7 months later.
Two new cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed every day in Australia, with one of the poorest survival rates of any cancer.
Over 700 Australians were diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2017—equating to 2 cases diagnosed per day—according to the latest data released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
AVA volunteers Lesley & Maxine had a chat with Peter Goers on the evening show tonight. Thanks for the opportunity, Peter – we are always happy to talk about asbestos awareness.
Doug Henderson had a long and distinguished career in pathology, with a particular interest in the diagnosis and causation of asbestos related disease.
The scary reality of continued asbestos use in Russia. A must watch for anyone interested in the ongoing effects of Asbestos.
South Australian asbestos victims have welcomed a significant legal victory in the High Court, which they hope will end nearly two decades of aggressive litigation by BHP Billiton against former employees who have been diagnosed with asbestos related diseases.
Lung cancer is a condition that can be caused not only by exposure to asbestos, but by other carcinogens, most notably cigarette smoke. Lung cancer is different from mesothelioma in this respect. Mesothelioma in Australia is only caused by exposure to asbestos.
Scientists from Flinders University are trying to develop a new treatment for a highly aggressive, asbestos-related lung cancer that is set to become more prevalent in the future.
STOP THE PRESS
The Changing face of mesothelioma treatment
Asbestos-related diseases & Mesothelioma Biology Research (AMBR) project
Social Mornings 2025
AVA Memorial Ceremony 2024 (Salisbury)