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Researchers Find 10-Minute, Water-Based Test, Could Benefit Those at Risk for Mesothelioma
Though their ultimate goal is finding a cure for malignant mesothelioma, if you were to ask researchers for a single tool that would help them more effectively treat mesothelioma patients they would likely ask for a fast and reliable diagnostic test. Australian researchers may have taken us one step closer to that goal, as a
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Raising Mesothelioma Awareness on Rare Disease Day
Every year, people with rare disorders and their families, friends and communities mark Rare Disease Day, an initiative launched by the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD). In 2019, the day will be marked on February 28 with events, awareness programs and activities across the country. There are over 7,000 rare diseases that affect 25
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Company’s Attempt to Void $14 Million Mesothelioma Verdict Denied by Court
When Celanese Corporation was told it owed $14 million to the family of a man who died of malignant mesothelioma, the company immediately appealed the verdict. Their issue was not whether they were responsible for Dennis Seay’s exposure to asbestos within the walls of their facility: they knew that he had worked at their plant
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HIV Researcher Dies of Mesothelioma After Decades of Asbestos Exposure in NHS Hospitals
Mesothelioma has claimed the life of renowned HIV researcher and sexual health consultant Dr. Mags Portman at the age of 44. Portman, a London resident who has worked in NHS hospitals for over twenty years, has been credited with breakthroughs in the prevention of HIV through her pioneering work on the HIV PrEP program. It
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Study Supports Use of Aggressive Surgery and Combination Treatment in Select Mesothelioma Patients
Though all physicians treating patients with mesothelioma have the same goal of providing their patients with the best possible outcome and longest possible survival, there are disagreements about how that should be achieved. Most agree that patients do best with a combination of surgery and other modalities such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy, but where
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Talc Supplier Facing Thousands of Mesothelioma Claims Files for Bankruptcy
In a move reminiscent of so many other companies responsible for mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases, Imerys Talc America and two of their associated companies have filed for bankruptcy protection against the thousands of lawsuits currently filed against it. Imerys, the company that provided talc to Johnson & Johnson for use in their baby powder,
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Positive Results Reported in Phase 1 Trial of Bavencio for Malignant Mesothelioma
One of the malignant mesothelioma treatment protocols generating the most enthusiasm is immunotherapy: the idea of weaponizing the body’s immune system against the aggressive form of cancer is truly exciting, especially when clinical trials of immunotherapeutic drugs deliver positive results. That is exactly what has happened with the Phase 1 clinical trial of immune checkpoint
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New York City Contractor Ordered to Stand Trial in Mesothelioma Case
Mesothelioma victims have been very much in the news recently. This is in large part due to the attention being paid to claims against Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Powder and other big-name defendants. Though these companies are household names, they are not the only ones that have been responsible for innocent people being exposed to
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Survey Shows Healthcare Professionals Views on Chemotherapy Provided to Mesothelioma Patients
If you are a patient who has been diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, or someone in that patient’s circle of friends and loved ones, you likely assume that they are receiving the best treatment possible, with the goal of both extending their life and making them as comfortable as possible. But a new study published in
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Native Americans Disproportionately Affected by Mesothelioma and Other Asbestos-Related Diseases
Mesothelioma is an equal opportunity disease. It impacts everybody who has been exposed to asbestos, regardless of age, gender, or other demographic information. However, not everybody is equally at risk for exposure to asbestos. It has long been known that there are certain occupations that historically had a higher degree of exposure to the carcinogenic
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Australian Region Described As World’s Most Devastated by Mesothelioma
Pilbara, a beautiful region of Western Australia, has seen more asbestosis and mesothelioma diagnoses than nearly any other place in the world, and though entire towns have been wiped out by their exposure to asbestos, the problem struck the indigenous community particularly hard. Aboriginal People at Particular Risk Photos from the glory days of the
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Spray-On Immunotherapy Treatment Could Boost Results of Pleural Mesothelioma Surgery
One of the most successful innovations in the treatment of malignant peritoneal mesothelioma has been the introduction of the HIPEC procedure that bathes the surgical field in a heated chemotherapy bath after tumors have been removed and before the surgeon closes. The protocol is thought to add an additional layer of protection for patients, preventing
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Judge “Not Sympathetic” to Ford’s Attempt to Evade $9.1 Million Mesothelioma Verdict
Indicating that he was “not sympathetic” to arguments made by Ford Motor Company against having to pay a $9.1 million mesothelioma judgment, Delaware Superior Court Judge Ferris W. Wharton rejected arguments that the auto giant was not treated well in court and deserved a new trial. The case involved the death of Larry Knecht, a
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World Cancer Day Highlights Awareness: Know the Warning Signs of Mesothelioma
Today is February 4th, the day that the mesothelioma community and cancer community around the world marks as World Cancer Day each year. Though much of what is highlighted during this annual celebration is the innovation and accomplishments that researchers have made towards finding a cure, there is an equally robust focus on making sure
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Consolidating Mesothelioma Lawsuits Can Offer Benefits to Victims
Once a victim of asbestos exposure is diagnosed with mesothelioma, they have numerous decisions to make, and one of the most important for their family is whether or not to pursue legal action against the company that exposed them to the carcinogenic material. Filing a mesothelioma lawsuit can lead to significant compensation that both pays
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Promising New Mesothelioma Clinical Trial Started This Week
Biotech company Curis, Inc., a leader in innovative cancer treatments, has announced that as part of a Phase I clinical trial of their new drug CA-170, they’ve enrolled and dosed their first mesothelioma patient. The oral medication targets cancer cells that express high levels of VISTA, a protein understood to help cancer cells resist treatment.
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Study Highlights Mesothelioma Risk Among U.S. Navy Veterans
It has long been known that mesothelioma has a significantly higher incidence among America’s veterans when compared to the rest of the population, and that those who served in the Navy have the highest representation among that group. Now a newly published report prepared by researchers at Vanderbilt University has clearly defined the extent of
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Israeli Scientists Believe They’ve Found A Cure for All Cancers, Including Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma research has focused on the specific challenges presented by the rare and fatal cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. But a team of Israeli scientists from a company called Accelerated Evolution Biotechnologies Ltd (AEBi) believes that it has found an innovative solution that will work for every type of cancer. They are beginning clinical
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FDA Approves Genetics-Based Cancer Treatment That May Be Used in Mesothelioma Patients
A first-of-its-kind cancer drug has just been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for use in patients with many types of cancer, including malignant mesothelioma. The drug is manufactured by Bayer and is called larotrectinib, though it is sold under the brand name Vitrakvi. It is a genetics-based treatment that is provided based
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Supplier Attempts to Evade Mesothelioma Claim Based on Address Confusion
When a mesothelioma lawsuit is filed against a company, accusing them of being responsible for a person’s terminal illness, there are generally two different paths that they can take. In some cases organizations want the claim to go away as quickly and quietly as possible: they make a settlement offer and negotiate with the victim
