Mesothelioma Law Blog

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that typically develops as a result of asbestos exposure. It occurs in the tissue that covers most internal organs. Because of the aggressive nature of this disease, it can be difficult to cure.

Surgery and chemotherapy are common treatments, but they are not always appropriate. This was the case for Samir Tanios, who was diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma in 2018. Tanios was too sick to survive surgery or chemotherapy, so his oncologist suggested something a little less common. Dr. Daniel Wang, who practices medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Texas, suggested immunotherapy treatment.

Public officials are charged with doing what they believe is in the public's best interest. As they continue searching for ways to improve public safety, many of them agree that asbestos is a topic worthy of further consideration.

The Attorney General (AG) of Massachusetts launched a Healthy Buildings, Healthy Air Initiative. A recent report describes the program’s efforts to protect the state’s residents from asbestos and asbestos-related illnesses, such as mesothelioma.

Many parents dream of having their children learn to play the piano. Especially if you wish you had not quit lessons, you might make financial sacrifices to give your kids lessons. Plus, listening to them tickle the ivories on a family heirloom could make your heart sing.

In addition to developing musical skills, piano lessons increase math and language skills, improve emotional expression and sharpen fine-motor coordination. Yet, despite the advantages of learning to play an instrument provides, some pianos could expose you to a cancer-causing substance.

For decades, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been leading the asbestos cleanup efforts in Libby, Montana. Decades ago, the vermiculite mined nearby was contaminated with asbestos. The mining efforts spread the needle-like asbestos particles throughout the town. Although the mine shut down in 1990, the asbestos contamination remained.

In 1999, the EPA started evaluating the extent of the contamination. The decontamination process began shortly after. Now, the EPA has made enough progress to allow a large part of the cleanup project to be handed off to state and local governments. These entities will take over where the EPA left off with the decontamination of residential homes. This is certainly a milestone for the time-consuming project, and the EPA did not reach it easily.