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Lack of Asbestos Awareness and Education Could Lead to New Wave of Mesothelioma
If you have been recently diagnosed with mesothelioma, or have a loved one being treated for the disease, you likely know more than you ever wanted to know about how it occurs, its treatment and its prognosis. But before mesothelioma touched your life directly, how much did you know about it? Had you ever even…
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Carbon Ion Therapy Proves Effective Against Mesothelioma Tumors
An innovative therapy not currently available in the United States is showing great promise in the treatment of malignant mesothelioma, but despite these positive reports, there is no indication that it will be offered in the U.S. anytime soon. the protocol is called carbon ion therapy. It was originally developed at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory…
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Family Continues on Long Road to Justice After Losing Loved One to Mesothelioma
It has been 10 years since Robert “Bobby” Hilt was diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, and his family is still fighting for justice on his behalf. Hilt worked as a laborer and machinist at Hunters Point Naval Shipyard in San Francisco between 1965 and 1972, and during that time he worked aboard several different ships, including…
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Study Reveals Essential Information for Peritoneal Mesothelioma Patients
Patients who have been diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma receive different treatments based on where in their body the tumors have formed. Those with pleural mesothelioma, which forms in the lung cavity, are treated differently than those with peritoneal mesothelioma, which forms in the abdominal cavity. A recent study out of the University of Illinois took…
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Claire’s Under Additional Scrutiny as Dutch Inspectors Check for Mesothelioma Risk from Makeup
Retailer “Claire’s” continues to face intense scrutiny from people who want to make sure that teens are safe from mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. The company, whose retail accessory stores are ubiquitous in America’s malls, has been in the news ever since December 2016 when a consumer had her daughter’s Claire’s brand makeup tested for…
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Using Technology to Speed the Mesothelioma Diagnosis
Diagnosing mesothelioma is a painstaking process. Armed with the knowledge that you were exposed to asbestos, your physician may feel certain that you have the rare and fatal form of cancer, but those suspicions are not enough to move forward with treatment. There are so many different subtypes of the disease that effective treatment requires…
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Boeing’s Attempt to Use Couple’s Bankruptcy to Avoid Mesothelioma Liability Overruled by Court of Appeals
Right before John Edward Clark was diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma in 2015, he and his wife were near the end of another personal nightmare. The couple had filed for personal bankruptcy in 2010 under Chapter 13, had spent more than five years repaying their debts, and were months away from all of their remaining obligations…
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Industrial Talc Mesothelioma Case Settles for Undisclosed Amount
While the attention has been on the state of New Jersey, where a 46-year-old banker was awarded $117 million after accusing consumer giant Johnson & Johnson’s talc-based powder of causing his mesothelioma, another talc mesothelioma case was quietly settled while the jury was deliberating. The amount that was given to Robert Lord remains confidential, but…
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What Mesothelioma Victims Need to Know About Clinical Trials
If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, you may think that clinical trials are only for those who have already undergone multiple traditional treatment approaches that have failed. However, according to researchers at some of the nation’s top-rated cancer centers, that’s not the case at all. Patients are welcome to…
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Tips for Mesothelioma Patients Facing “Chemo Brain”
When a person is diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, whether pleural or peritoneal, they are generally offered several options for treatment. The most common approach taken by experienced mesothelioma doctors is a multi modality course of treatment that includes surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Although this has proven to be effective, the combination also involves significant…
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Mesothelioma Victims Take Hope from Lung Cancer Immune Therapy Results
One of the first things that a mesothelioma victim is told after their diagnosis is that the disease has a very short life expectancy. Some are told to get their affairs in order, while others may have a prognosis that promises a year, perhaps two. The medical community has been striving to find better treatment…
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Legal Experts Predict New Johnson & Johnson Mesothelioma Lawsuits After $117 Verdict
Following a New Jersey jury’s $117 million mesothelioma verdict against consumer giant Johnson & Johnson and its talc supplier, a noted law professor is predicting that an onslaught of similar lawsuits is likely to be filed. Fordham University law professor Howard Erichson, who specializes in mass tort litigation, is among the many legal experts predicting…
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Punitive Damages in Johnson & Johnson Mesothelioma Lawsuit Bring Total Award to $117 Million
A New Jersey jury handed a stunning victory to mesothelioma victim Stephen Lanzo and his wife, following up on their decision to award them $37 million in compensatory damages with an additional $80 million in punitive damages. to be paid by defendants Johnson & Johnson and Imerys Talc America. The two verdicts were a response…
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House of Representatives Considers Bill To Benefit Mesothelioma Victims and Others with Cancer
If you’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma or any other type of cancer, you know it is a life-changing experience. The physical effects of the disease and its treatment can be traumatic, as well as the emotional effects. It’s hard for patients and their loved ones to know exactly what to do, what to expect and…
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CancerCare Provides Special Online Workshop on Mesothelioma
On Monday, March 12th, CancerCare.org hosted a free educational workshop specifically addressing the needs of “people living with mesothelioma, their families, partners, caregivers, friends and health care professionals.” Although the date of the program has passed, the workshop is available online, and provides valuable information on advances in the treatment of this rare and fatal…
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Maryland Appeals Court Sides With Mesothelioma Victims in Contentious Case
The family of James F. Piper has faced a long legal journey after his death from malignant mesothelioma in 2016, but a decision by the Maryland Court of Appeals has finally given them reason to remain hopeful. Mr. Piper worked as a steamfitter for Potomac Electric Power Company (PEPCO) from 1948 through 1990. During his…
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New Jersey Jury Awards Mesothelioma Couple $37 Million in Case Against Johnson & Johnson
In a landmark mesothelioma lawsuit filed against consumer giant Johnson & Johnson, a New Jersey jury has awarded compensatory damages of $30 million to a man diagnosed with the asbestos-related disease, and another $7 million to his wife. The couple’s suit accused the company’s “Shower to Shower” and “Baby Powder” products of having been contaminated…
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April 1-7 Marks 14th Annual Global Asbestos Awareness Week
Mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases may feel like a highly personal experience, but they represent a problem that affects people all around the world. As a result, international organizations have joined hands and linked their efforts to raise awareness of the dangers of asbestos exposure. Although this is a 365-day a year mission, the groups’…
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Mesothelioma Caregivers Need To Take Care of Themselves Too
It is common for family members of mesothelioma victims to volunteer to take on the care of their loved one. However, if this is a role that you are about to assume, you need to fully understand what it entails and take the proper steps to prepare yourself. Beyond the day-to-day details of nutrition, hygiene…
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Kansas State Senate May Make It Harder for Mesothelioma Victims To File Lawsuits
The Kansas State Senate recently debated the subject of settlements and jury awards provided to mesothelioma patients and other victims of asbestos exposure. The local senators argued over the future of House Bill 2457, which would put an additional burden on mesothelioma patients, forcing them to pursue a lengthy and comprehensive investigation before filing mesothelioma…
