Mesothelioma Awareness Day

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According to Mesothelioma Awareness Day Observed September 26 , "on September 26, 2009 those affected by the asbestos-related cancer mesothelioma and volunteers worldwide will help call attention to the rare cancer on national Mesothelioma Awareness Day. The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation, the non-profit organization that started the day in 2005, expects the day to be the most successful awareness day for the cancer since it was organized four years ago." 

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University Researcher Compares Carbon Nanotubes to Asbestos (video)

I found this YouTube video that helps me visualize how asbestos is physically similar to carbon nanotubes (CNT), Are Carbon Nanotubes the Next Asbestos? (video): Under a microscope, CNTs look identical to asbestos fibers, leading scientists to believe that they could cause similar health problems. In this video, North Carolina State University (NCSU) researcher, Dr. Jamie Bonner, shares his research on the potential toxicity of carbon nanotubes. 

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Are Nanoparticles Dangerous Like Asbestos?

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More recent news buzz on the topic recently. When I see nanotechnology, or nanoparticles, I'm worrying about whether we're creating a wave of manmade asbestos-like materials and ensuing mesothelioma. I stumbled across this on the NIOSH site, and think you'll find it an interesting read. Coming from NIOSH, I'm more likely to believe what I read, "Approaches to Safe Nanotechnology - Managing the Health and Safety Concerns Associated with Engineered Nanomaterials." The document reviews what is currently known about nanoparticle toxicity, process emissions and exposure assessment, engineering controls, and personal protective equipment. This updated version of the document incorporates some of the latest results of NIOSH research, but it is only a starting point. The document serves a dual purpose: it is a summary of NIOSH's current thinking and interim recommendations; and it is a request from NIOSH to occupational safety and health practitioners, researchers, product innovators and manufacturers, employers, workers, interest group members, and the general public to exchange information that will ensure that no worker suffers material impairment of safety or health as nanotechnology develops. 

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Jan Is Natl Radon Action Month - Are you safe?

Updated November 1, 2025

Radon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, and chemically inert radioactive gas. It is formed by the natural radioactive decay of uranium in rock, soil, and water. Naturally existing, low levels of uranium occur widely in Earth's crust. It can be found in all 50 states. Unless you test for it, there is no way of telling how much is present. If your house has high levels of radon, you need to explore ways to reduce your family's risk of lung cancer. Here are some resources you need to check out . . .

• The EPA's National Radon Action Month website with consumer information
• EPA radon webpages with coupons for radon testing kits

Has your house ever been tested for radon?

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