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... NBC11.com - News - Reeve's Death Sheds New Light On Lung Cancer Tuesday, March 7, 2006, 8:59 pm Tech NowHot links, cool video… ALL NOW HomeNewsLocal NewsNational NewsDecision 2006TechnologyMost PopularImage GalleryNewsLinksHomeNewsVideoWeather PlusTrafficTools & ServicesAbout NBC11EntertainmentSportsLiving WellCommunityIn Wine CountryTechNowTV ScheduleLiving Well ExpertsAutomotiveCareerHouse & HomeReal EstateTravelShop NBCCouponsLegal CenterDatingYellow pagesFamilyFoodEducationWeddingsConsumer Search Make Your HomepageMust See VideoContact Us news MoreAP ImageDana Reeve with her husband actor Christopher ReeveDANA REEVEFull Statement: Reeve Announces She Has Cancer Bio: Dana Reeve Donations: In Memory Of Dana Reeve Fact Sheet: Lung Cancer Slideshow: 'Superman' Widow Dana Reeve Dies Video: Dana Reeve Dies Story: More Young Women Get Lung Cancer Reeve's Death Sheds New Light On Lung Cancer POSTED: 12:50 pm PST March 7, 2006UPDATED: 2:28 pm PST March 7, 2006Email This Story | Print This StoryWHITE PLAINS, N.Y.

- Dana Reeve, widow of Christopher Reeve, died Monday night as a result of lung cancer.

Her case proves lung cancer can also affect non-smokers.An Indianapolis doctor says lung cancer is afflicting younger, non-smoking women at an alarming rate.Dr.

Larry Einhorn, of Indiana University's School of Medicine, said Dana Reeve, did not fit the typical profile of a lung cancer patient.Einhorn, a world-renowned oncologist who is best known for treating cyclis...

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... Emergency workers exposed to asbestos - National - theage.com.au NEWS register www.theage.com.au Home » National » Article Emergency workers exposed to asbestos Email Print Normal font Large font By Jano GibsonMarch 8, 2006 - 1:24PM The NSW Fire Brigade is examining why it took at least six months for emergency workers to be told of asbestos exposure during anti-terrorist exercises at a Sydney army barracks.

NSW Fire Brigade chief Commissioner Greg Mullins could not explain why Defence personnel, fire officers, nurses, ambulance staff and other emergency workers were not notified until last week of the risks when the brigade became aware of the asbestos at Holsworthy Barracks last September, saying it was another matter under investigation.

The demolition site was found to contain potentially lethal levels of asbestos in large piles of rubble used to resemble collapsed city buildings.

"We are trying to get a handle on the numbers but it is a relatively low number and they are very short term exposures," he said.

"We are not sure whether the asbestos was there before the site was occupied, whether it was introduced in the rubble pile that was put at the site or ...