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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
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Combination of Two Cancer Immunotherapy Drugs Doubles Mesothelioma Survival in Lab Animals
Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital believe that they have made a significant breakthrough in the battle against malignant mesothelioma by combining two different immunotherapy drugs that approach cancer from different angles. One activates an immune response while the other blocks a pathway that helps the rare form of cancer evade the immune system. Speaking of
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How To Make the Holiday Weekend Special for a Loved One With Mesothelioma
Whether this weekend means celebrating Passover or Easter, or just enjoying family time together, the holidays can be bittersweet when you have a family member struggling with malignant mesothelioma. There are so many emotions that rise to the surface — grief, sadness, guilt for both the healthy and the ill — that it is sometimes
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Discovery of New Human Organ May Hold Answers to Mystery of Mesothelioma
Scientists searching for answers surrounding the mysteries of mesothelioma and other forms of cancer have spent enormous amounts of time staring at slides in laboratories, firm in their belief that there was likely nothing more to learn about the body itself. Yet, groundbreaking new research published in the journal Scientific Reports revealed the apparent discovery
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Asbestos Company Fails in Attempt to Dodge Mesothelioma Trial
It has been six years since Henry Barabin passed away from malignant pleural mesothelioma, and more than 8 years since a jury decided that it was a result of negligence on the part of Scapa Dryer Fabrics, Inc. and other defendants. Yet, the legal ordeal for Henry’s wife Geraldine has continued, as Scapa appealed the
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Stanford Researchers See Stem Cell Vaccine As Future of Mesothelioma Treatment
Stem cells have been cause for great hope and excitement in the treatment of a variety of injuries and illnesses. Now, a group of researchers from the Stanford University School of Medicine believe they can form the basis of a vaccine that can effectively prevent the growth of the malignant mesothelioma tumors. A recently published
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National Nutrition Month Helps Mesothelioma Patients Focus on Healthy Eating
March is National Nutrition Month, so it’s a good time to talk about the importance of healthy eating for patients diagnosed with malignant pleural or peritoneal mesothelioma. When a patient is diagnosed with mesothelioma, the focus of medical attention goes to treatment, but sometimes falls short when it comes to nutritional counseling. The majority of
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Fear of Recurrence Impacts Quality of Life for Mesothelioma Patients in Remission
Malignant mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that is always considered fatal, but innovative treatment protocols have allowed some patients to experience longer survival times than in the past. Unfortunately, even patients who are experiencing prolonged periods of remission continue to live with the fear or recurrence. This is a problem that’s common among
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French Find At-Home Rehab for Mesothelioma Patients is ‘Feasible and Safe’
It’s well established that mesothelioma patients are well-served by getting as much regular exercise as they can. Movement has been linked to an improved quality of life, as well as a powerful remedy for muscle weakness and fatigue. Unfortunately, the side effects of chemotherapy can make the goal of participating in activities like walking, yoga,
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9/11 Ferry Boat Hero Dies of Cancer
In the years that have passed since the terrorist attacks that took down New York’s World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, thousands of people who were in Lower Manhattan that day have died of malignant mesothelioma and other forms of cancer. Joining their ranks in recent days is a 45-year-old ferry boat captain who
