Danziger & De Llano

09/04/2026

If you sanded old drywall compound or floor tiles and just learned it might have had asbestos in it, here is an honest answer: what actually happened, what you should do right now, and what the realistic risk is going forward. Six steps that matter today. Read more →

Sanded a pre-1980 ceiling, wall, or tile and worried it had asbestos? Honest answers on risk, the latency clock, and 6 steps to protect your health and rights.

09/03/2026

If you worked the Gulf Coast refineries as a pipefitter, insulator, or boilermaker — or if a family member did — the asbestos exposure history of these trades is documented now. Larry Gates walks through why retirees from Pipefitters Local 211, Insulators Local 22, and Boilermakers Local 74 are facing mesothelioma diagnoses today, and the three compensation paths available: trust fund claims, civil lawsuits, and VA benefits. Read more →

Pipefitters Local 211, Insulators Local 22, and Boilermakers Local 74 share one Texas Gulf Coast asbestos history. Latency, exposure, and compensation in 2026.

09/03/2026

In Episode 21 of the MESO Podcast, we explore how mesothelioma treatment is changing and what new options may mean for patients.

Topics include:

New approaches to mesothelioma surgery
What the MARS 2 trial means for patients
Combining surgery with heated chemotherapy
How mesothelioma cell type can affect treatment options
The growing role of immunotherapy
Pressurized Aerosolized Chemotherapy, an emerging treatment being studied in clinical trials
The importance of second opinions and multidisciplinary care
Balancing aggressive treatment with quality of life

Learn how advances in surgery, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy are helping shape the future of mesothelioma treatment.

09/03/2026

Researchers tested an AI system on CT scans from 1,241 retired workers with documented occupational asbestos exposure. The system achieved 97% balanced accuracy in detecting pleural plaques, compared with about 91% for specialist radiologists and 80% for a radiologist without specialized asbestos experience.

Pleural plaques do not mean someone has mesothelioma and are not considered a precursor to the cancer. The AI technology also still needs external validation, but it could eventually help screen large populations of asbestos-exposed workers more efficiently.

09/03/2026

If you worked through Carpenters Local 551 in Pasadena or along the Houston Ship Channel, your job sites included more than 200 refineries and petrochemical plants where asbestos exposure was common for decades. This was one of the most asbestos-intensive industrial corridors in U.S. history. Read more →

Carpenters Local 551 serves Pasadena and the Houston Ship Channel — one of America's most asbestos-intensive industrial corridors. SRCC-affiliated UBCJA local.

09/03/2026

Proper asbestos abatement follows 6 regulated phases, with air monitoring, containment, and certified disposal at each step. If a contractor did not follow this protocol, that is a separate compliance issue. Here is what legitimate abatement actually looks like. Read more →

Asbestos abatement follows a strict 6-phase process under EPA NESHAP, OSHA, and AHERA — removal procedures, work classes, and air-clearance limits explained.

09/02/2026

If your home was built before 1980, it may contain asbestos — a Detroit study of older homes found ACM in roughly 95% of dwellings sampled. Knowing what to test, when to call an AHERA-accredited inspector, and how to handle vermiculite insulation could protect your family from exposure. Read more →

Over 50% of U.S. homes were built before 1980, and a Detroit study found asbestos in ~95% of pre-1980 dwellings. EPA testing rules, identification, and abatement explained.

09/02/2026

During the renovation of this house, asbestos-containing materials were discovered in multiple areas; including insulation, HVAC ductwork, flooring, adhesives, roofing materials, Sheetrock, and even electrical wiring.

This walkthrough shows where asbestos can be encountered during home remodeling and why demolition and renovation work can create serious exposure concerns when asbestos-containing materials are disturbed.

For construction workers, remodelers, electricians, HVAC technicians, roofers, and homeowners renovating older properties, identifying potentially hazardous materials before demolition begins can be an important safety step.

Watch as we walk through the house and examine the areas where asbestos was discovered and why proper testing, professional remediation, PPE, and appropriate safety procedures matter.

09/02/2026

Could a tumor biomarker help doctors better understand which pleural mesothelioma patients may respond to immunotherapy? A Japanese study found that patients with higher VISTA expression had longer median overall survival after nivolumab treatment, but researchers emphasize that larger prospective studies are needed to confirm the findings and determine their clinical value.

09/02/2026

If you worked as a carpenter in the South through a union affiliated with the Southern Regional Council of Carpenters, your job sites likely included Gulf Coast refineries and petrochemical plants where asbestos exposure was widespread. That 11-state corridor was one of the most asbestos-intensive work environments in American history. Read more →

The Southern Regional Council of Carpenters is the UBCJA's eleven-state regional arm. SRCC members built Gulf Coast refineries and many encountered asbestos.