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Doctors Believe Yoga and Meditation May Help Mesothelioma Patients
Though most of the treatment protocols suggested by mesothelioma specialists focus on traditional medicine, a growing number of physicians are encouraging their patients to pursue alternative and complementary options as well, and most notably yoga and meditation. Though there are concerns about the effects of some options patients are pursuing on their own — most
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Citing Asbestos in Avon’s Talc Products, Recent Mesothelioma Lawsuit Takes on Another Iconic Company
In recent months, American courts have been busy with lawsuits filed by mesothelioma victims, accusing a variety of defendants of knowingly and negligently exposing them to the carcinogenic mineral asbestos. Though the public has become increasingly familiar with asbestos and its dangers as a result of television ads urging victims to seek legal guidance, the
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Rare Case of Testicular Mesothelioma Leads to $25 Million Jury Award
Malignant mesothelioma is one of the rarest forms of cancer, and testicular mesothelioma is rarer still. Like other forms of mesothelioma, it is caused by exposure to asbestos. Though a company accused of responsibility for a former oil refinery worker’s testicular cancer attempted to contest this known fact, a California jury rejected their argument and
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Despite Positive Chemotherapy Outcomes, Many Physicians Skip Treatment for Mesothelioma Patients
A study conducted by researchers at Australia’s University of Sydney has revealed that some physicians are so fatalistic about mesothelioma that they opt out of valuable treatment protocols. The study’s authors say that despite the fact that chemotherapy has proven to be one of the most effective methods of prolonging mesothelioma patient survival and improving
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Mesothelioma Widow Issues Plea to Missouri Lawmakers
It is nearly impossible for anybody who hasn’t witnessed a loved one’s struggle with mesothelioma to understand the pain and tragedy of the rare and fatal form of cancer. The disease lies hidden in the body for decades, slowly spreading through cells until its tumors become large enough to cause symptoms and be identified, and
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Delegation from Mesothelioma-Stricken Town Visits Canadian Town With Shared Cancer History
It is not uncommon for international locales to declare themselves “sister cities” based on shared characteristics, but when the commonality is malignant mesothelioma, the health and asbestos advocacy community takes notice. The two cities are Sarnia, a city in southwestern Ontario, Canada and Casale Monferrato a small town near Torino, Italy: As former asbestos towns,
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Could Estrogen Play a Role in Mesothelioma Survival?
In the face of extremely short survival times for most of those diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma, researchers are looking closely at those who have managed to live for extended periods to determine what it is about them that increases their longevity. One notable characteristic, recently confirmed by a National Cancer Institute study, is that
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Study Disproves Usefulness of Prophylactic Radiation Before Pleural Mesothelioma Surgery
It is no wonder that people diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma feel so overwhelmed. Faced with a grim prognosis, they are asked to make multiple important decisions in an extremely short period of time: they need to decide how aggressively they want to treat their illness and where they want to receive treatment. They have to
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German Scientists’ Discovery May Help to Identify Mesothelioma Faster
Though malignant mesothelioma is a highly unique and deadly form of cancer, it is extremely difficult to diagnose. In its earliest stages of development there are absolutely no outward symptoms that tumors are forming inside of the body, and once the tumors grow large enough to start causing patients to have symptoms, those symptoms are
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Ohio Man’s Mesothelioma Blamed on Asbestos-Contaminated Protective Clothing
An Ohio man who was diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma in 2014 has filed a personal injury lawsuit against the company that made the protective gear that he wore while working as a cast house helper in a steel plant. Though the clothing manufacturer, American Optical Corporation, filed a motion to dismiss his lawsuit, District Judge
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Better Statistical Analysis May Be Key to Earlier Mesothelioma Diagnosis
One of the top goals of mesothelioma researchers is to find a way to diagnose malignant mesothelioma earlier. The rare and fatal form of cancer typically does not get diagnosed until it is in its latest stages, and that makes effective treatment virtually impossible. While scientists have spent countless hours trying to devise more accurate
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UK Study Examines Pain Management Solutions for Pleural Mesothelioma Patients
There are roughly 14,200 new cases of malignant pleural mesothelioma diagnosed each year worldwide, and 2,700 of those are diagnosed in the United Kingdom. The incidence in the UK is particularly high as a result of extensive usage of asbestos during the 20th century. The disease, which has a significant period of latency, has seen
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Cancer Conference Attendees Told of Success with New Mesothelioma Treatment Approach
Attendees at the this year’s Annual Meeting of the American Association of Cancer Researchers were greeted with news that a new approach to treating advanced-stage solid tumors such as mesothelioma showed tremendous success in a phase I clinical trial. The research was conducted by Memial researchers at the renowned Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, who
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Chinese Study Reveals Importance of Nutrition for Patients with Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Between malignant pleural mesothelioma and malignant peritoneal mesothelioma — the two most frequently-made mesothelioma diagnoses — peritoneal mesothelioma occurs far less frequently. Among the roughly 3,500 patients diagnosed with the deadly form of asbestos-related cancer in the United States each year, only about 700 have the tumors appear in their abdominal lining: almost all others
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Johnson & Johnson Suddenly Settles Three Mesothelioma Lawsuits
In a notable departure from previous practice, consumer giant Johnson & Johnson suddenly settled three separate lawsuits filed by people who blamed the company’s popular talc-based products for their mesothelioma diagnosis. Prior to these agreements, which apparently closed within 24 hours of each other, the company has defended itself aggressively against charges of asbestos contamination
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Mentally Disabled Woman’s Mesothelioma At the Heart of Most Recent Talc Baby Powder Lawsuit
A mesothelioma diagnosis would represent heartache, pain and suffering for anybody, but when the victim is already mentally disabled and has little understanding of what is happening to her, the tragedy is even greater. That is exactly what a California jury is hearing about today, as 36-year-old Gail Koretoff is pursuing legal action against Johnson
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Mesothelioma Claims the Life of World Trade Center Worker’s Wife
A mesothelioma lawsuit currently making its way through the New York City Asbestos Litigation courts provides the perfect snapshot of how dangerous asbestos is. The case involves Mrs Albina Licul, a 73-year-old woman who was diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma on May 11th, 2015. Mrs. Licul died exactly two months after being told that she
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New Study to Test Dendritic Cell Immunotherapy Treatment on Mesothelioma
A Netherlands-based biotechnology company has announced progress on its phase II/III mesothelioma study, looking at the impact of its dendritic cell therapy on patients diagnosed with the rare and deadly asbestos-caused cancer. Amphera B.V.’s entire focus is on dendritic cell therapy, and is currently planning three different clinical trials: this is its first, which will
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Study Examines Need for Additional Specialized Palliative Care for Mesothelioma Patients
A study conducted by researchers at Australia’s Curtin University has found that when it comes to treating patients diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, early specialist palliative care provides no meaningful improvement in quality of life. Australian caregivers and scientists are particularly attuned to the needs of mesothelioma patients as, along with the United Kingdom, the nation
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New Jersey Mesothelioma Lawsuit Against Johnson & Johnson Focuses on Dueling Mineral Experts
In defending themselves against charges of being responsible for Ricardo Rimondi’s malignant mesothelioma, attorneys for Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder are not arguing about whether asbestos causes the illness: they seem to have accepted that science. Rather, they are focusing on presenting the jury with confounding and often confusing testimony about what is or is
