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Resources for Information on Asbestos and Asbestos-Related Disease

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) (in Atlanta)
888-42-ATSDR (888-422-8737)
(Monday - Friday, 9 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. EST; closed Federal holidays)
ATSDR ToxFAQs ^TMis located at /toxfaq.html
The ATSDR ToxFAQs^TMwill link you to more information about Asbestos.

ATSDR (in Libby) (418 Mineral Avenue, Libby)
406-293-7781 ext. 279
Information on medical testing, commenting on the testing protocol, ATSDR involvement at Libby.

ATSDR Medical Testing in Libby
800-439-8308 ACTIVATED APRIL 25, 2000
Information on eligibility for asbestos testing in Libby (including those outside of the Libby area who wish to pay their own transportation for testing).

Members of the media desiring interviews with ATSDR staff are invited to call Kathy Skipper or Mike Groutt, ATSDR Office of Policy and External Affairs, at 770-488-0700, or via e-mail at the ATSDR Press Office at atsdrmediainquiries@cdc.gov.

EPA
Toxic Substances Control Act Hotline: 202-554-1404
(Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST; closed Federal holidays)
Information on asbestos and other toxic substances; name/phone number for regional asbestos coordinator and state contact; publications, e.g., "Asbestos in Your Home."

Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
National Center for Environmental Health
Air Pollution and Respiratory Health Branch: 404-639-2520
Information on indoor air quality.

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Cancer Information Service
800-4-CANCER (800-422-6237)
Information on treatment of asbestos-related cancer and smoking cessation.
(Will send free materials upon request – including information on clinical trials and locations for cancer treatment.)

The American Cancer Society
800-227-2345
Information on lung cancer, treatment options, nutrition suggestions, support group information, and smoking cessation (many materials available in Spanish or English).

The American Lung Association
800-586-4872
Number connects with local state lung association - information on lung disease, cancer, and smoking.

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This document last updated on May 2, 2000
Joanne Cox/JDCox@cdc.gov