Mesothelioma/asbestos-related Illness

No two mesothelioma diagnoses are the same. The cancer can vary by stage, location and cell type. Each of these differences can influence the best course of treatment, and treatment can vary. And when victims get past their diagnoses and treatment options, they still...

Filing a personal injury or wrongful death claim can be highly complicated for people unfamiliar with the legal system. It can be especially complicated for people also reeling from a mesothelioma diagnosis. They can be overwhelmed by the paperwork, deadlines and...

Nearly all mesothelioma cases begin with asbestos exposure. It’s a relatively clear line of causation and one that has helped countless mesothelioma victims win compensation from the organizations that put them at risk. However, asbestos isn’t the only thing known to...

What would you do with four extra months? That’s the question to follow the recent announcement of a successful European clinical trial. According to a Bristol Myers Squibb press release, the company secured an important recommendation for its new drug combination....

While there is not yet a cure for mesothelioma, researchers continue to look in multiple directions. One of these is the design of super T cells, customized to attack cancer cells. CAR T-cell therapy is relatively new. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) only...

When companies break the laws that govern asbestos use and removal, they can face criminal charges. At the federal level, both the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) can enforce the law. States also enforce...

People diagnosed with mesothelioma today face better prospects than they would have just a few years back. This is largely because of the ongoing research taking place around the world. It sometimes seems as though there are breakthroughs and developments in the news...

Most mesothelioma victims do not receive their diagnosis until the cancer has progressed to its late stages. As a result, the mesothelioma survival rate is lower than for many other cancers. But what is the survival rate? What does it mean for victims and their loved...

For many years, people considered asbestos a miracle fiber. It is strong, malleable and resilient, as well as heat- and fire-resistant. However, it is also a deadly carcinogen. We now know that exposure can lead to such diseases as asbestosis, lung cancer and...

Mesothelioma victims often need help with their bills. The medical treatments are expensive, and the disease may demand lifestyle changes that require additional expenses. This means, among their many other concerns, victims often wonder how they can make ends meet....