Mesothelioma

If you are a retired blue collar worker, you might be thinking that workplace asbestos exposure is no longer a concern. Despite not working around the substance day after day anymore, past exposure can still cause you problems today or in the future. Have you held one of these three positions in your lifetime? If [...]

If you are a worker who has been diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease, like mesothelioma, you might be entitled to compensation for your pain and suffering, medical bills, and more. In many cases, 20th-century workers in blue-collar occupations came into contact with asbestos at their place of work. Raw asbestos fibers have been worked into [...]

At first glance, the process described and central findings posited in a recent asbestos-related study might seem more than a bit technical and abstruse, but the bottom line is actually quite simple. And that is this, say researchers from the University of Pennsylvania: There is more than one way to prepare asbestos fibers for industrial [...]

While everyone has their own unique story to tell, some stories sound remarkably similar to one another. That’s especially true when it comes to individuals with occupational illnesses like mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is caused by exposure to asbestos, which has had a long history of industrial and construction uses in the United States. That’s why so [...]

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With recent news reports indicating that several clinical trials show promise in treating mesothelioma, let’s take a look at several common myths and misconceptions about this aggressive asbestos-related cancer. Mesothelioma is only caused by long-term asbestos exposure — Although mesothelioma has a long latency period, the initial exposure to asbestos does not need to be [...]

The victim alleged exposure to asbestos at work by breathing fibers released from sanded spackling compound. A Multnomah County Circuit Court jury after an almost month-long May 2016 trial awarded a 65-year-old retired carpenter suffering from fatal mesothelioma $8.75 million in damages in his personal injury lawsuit. According to The Oregonian, the plaintiff alleged that [...]

It is now clear that exposure to asbestos is not just a danger to those who were originally exposed. Second-hand exposure is also an issue. Indeed, it is often fatal. Most cases of second-hand exposure involve workers carrying home asbestos fibers in their work clothes, which are then laundered by a spouse or other family [...]

For most mesothelioma patients, finding a plan of action after diagnosis is a top priority. Speaking with a medical professional about the nature of your condition and what treatment options are best for you is absolutely necessary. No two treatments are exactly alike, and they can affect your health in different ways. Let’s take a [...]