Second hand mesothelioma lawsuits are on the rise. One explanation put forth is that more and more people – the wives, daughters and sons – have been exposed to the asbestos mineral fibers by male relatives who worked in asbestos-heavy industries. One prominent surgeon – Dr. Sugarbaker – says he’s […]
Mesothelioma & Asbestos
Most recently, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill related to the hundreds 0f asbestos trusts for mesothelioma victims. In particular the asbestos trusts for mesothelioma victims bill is designed to make the asbestos trust for mesothelioma victims more transparent. The bill is called “Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) […]
Asbestos Trusts For Mesothelioma Victims
Most recently, and important to cigarette smokers, in particular Kent cigarette smokers – is the possibility that the kent cigarette filter may have contained asbestos and there may possibly be a link between mesothelioma lung cancer and cigarettes or smoking As we know, asbestos exposure has been linked to lung […]
Mesothelioma Lung Cancer and Cigarettes
Researchers have published an article about a potential protein vaccine for mesothelioma and other cancers e.g., ovarian cancer. The protein vaccine for mesothelioma is a protein-based immunotherapy that induces anti-tumor immune responses in potential cancers. It appears that the researchers in the protein vaccine for mesothelioma study “developed a novel […]
Protein Vaccine For Mesothelioma
In a recent published Nordic based study published on NIH, the researchers found that the rate of mesothelioma in firefighters was higher in Nordic countries. The researchers found that the rate of mesothelioma in firefighters was higher than the population as a whole. The researchers looked at: firefighters in Nordic […]
Rate of Mesothelioma in Firefighters
Researchers have published an article about a predictive biomarker for mesothelioma. The researchers in the study about the predictive biomarker for mesothelioma seem to have found that the plasma fibrogen levels in malignant pleural mesothelioma (mpm) patients are good indicators for planning treatment regimens related to surgery. The researchers found […]
Predictive Biomarker For Mesothelioma
Recently, an asbestos and mesothelioma lawsuit in Illinois began in the Madison County Court (case no. 2013L 000031) The mesothelioma lawsuit in illinois involves the following parties: Suit filed against Crane Co. and John Crane Inc. Alleges that plaintiff was a machinist mate for the United States Navy from 1959-1962 and […]
Mesothelioma Lawsuit In Illinois
A recent article published by BU on mesothelioma nanoparticle treatment explores the research being conducted on the possibility of using nanoparticles to treat peritoneal mesothelioma (abdominal mesothelioma). For example, the existing treatment methods used may vary from surgery, radiation, chemotherapy and others. The researchers conducting the mesothelioma nanoparticle treatment research […]
Mesothelioma Nanoparticle Treatment
A recent study on mesothelioma treatment post surgery explored feasibility of surgery for mesothelioma after radiation therapy (SMART). The study concluded that mesothelioma treatment post surgery is feasible in resectable malignant pleural mesothelioma patients. The study stated further that “this innovative protocol presents encouraging results and supports future studies looking […]
Mesothelioma Treatment Post Surgery
Asbestos and mesothelioma lawsuits are on the rise. Recently, the California Court of Appeal ruled in Bankhead v. PNEUMO ABEX LLC (California Court of Appeal, 1st Appellate Dist., 4th Div., 2012), held that Pneumo Abex LLC (Abex) was liable to Bankhead – an auto parts worker diagnosed with mesothelioma – for compensatory and punitive damages […]