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Mesothelioma Victim Prevails Against Asbestos Company in Court Ruling
The road to justice for victims of malignant mesothelioma takes many twists and turns, as was seen in a recent court ruling in favor of Navy veteran Harry L. Goodrich and his wife Agnes. The couple have filed a lawsuit against numerous defendants accusing them of being responsible for Harry’s exposure to asbestos during his
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Mesothelioma Community Mourns Death of Dr. David Sugarbaker, Pioneering Surgeon
David J. Sugarbaker, M.D., the internationally-recognized thoracic surgeon specializing in the treatment of mesothelioma and complex thoracic cancers, has died. He was 65. Dr. Sugarbaker’s dedication to surgical expertise and mesothelioma patient care led to his refinement of several groundbreaking surgical techniques, including extrapleural pneumonectomy and the use of intraoperative heated chemotherapy. He is acknowledged
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New Jersey Court Ruling Puts Insurers On the Line for Mesothelioma Claims
A controversial ruling by the New Jersey Supreme Court regarding payment of claims for mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases won’t have much impact on those who are filing the initial lawsuits, but will have a big impact on the companies that are being named in their claims. In a case between Honeywell and its insurers,
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UK Warns of Mesothelioma Risk Following Discovery of Asbestos in Helicopters
According to a report published in a British newspaper, the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defense is warning military staff who worked on the nation’s Sea King Helicopters that they were likely exposed to asbestos, and therefore at risk of being diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. The agency is working to remove all
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Palliative Care Experts Urge Mesothelioma Patients to Learn about Hospice
Palliative care experts are using the occasion of Aretha Franklin’s death to urge mesothelioma patients and others diagnosed with terminal illnesses to learn about hospice care and understand that it provides far more than just a “days before” benefit. Franklin’s family announced that she would be entering hospice care just three days before she died,
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Researchers Evaluate Diagnostic Imaging’s Role In Mesothelioma Surgery Decisions
Among the most challenging decisions that mesothelioma patients make are those regarding their treatment options. Patients are universally informed from the start of the various challenges presented by their disease, as well as the inevitable outcomes, but the fact that the condition is terminal does not mean that no action should be taken. Depending upon
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Canadian Study of Mesothelioma Costs Helps Push Asbestos Ban
As the Environmental Protection Agency seems to be opening the door to introducing asbestos use back into the United States, mesothelioma patients and advocates are struggling to find a way to fight back. They might take a lesson from recent victories achieved by our neighbors to the north, in Canada. A study conducted by the
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Couple Wins Right to Sue Ford Motor Company Over Asbestos Lung Cancer
When people are first diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma or other asbestos-related diseases, they’re often shocked to learn that they were exposed to asbestos by iconic companies like Ford Motor Company. That is exactly what happened to John Decastro, who was diagnosed with lung cancer after years of having maintained his Ford vehicles, whose parts were
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Innovative Therapy May Prevent Pleural Mesothelioma’s Return After Surgery
The search to find more effective methods of treating mesothelioma is an international one with researchers around the world sharing theories and outcomes in hopes that the rare and fatal form of cancer can eventually be eradicated. Among the more promising ideas to have been introduced recently comes from Italy, where researchers are putting a
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Understanding the Importance of Mesothelioma Caregivers
If your spouse, parent, partner, or any other significant person in your life has recently been diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, you’ve suddenly been thrust into an entirely different world and face decisions you likely never thought you’d have to make. Among the most important of these is what role you will play in your loved
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Heated Chemotherapy Combo Tested for Pleural Mesothelioma
Malignant mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos, generally forms in either the lung cavity (pleural mesothelioma) or the abdominal cavity (peritoneal mesothelioma). The two types of mesothelioma share many characteristics, but are often treated using different protocols. One of the treatment approaches that has proven most successful in peritoneal mesothelioma
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Appellate Court Allows Asbestos Conspiracy Claim to Move Forward
A recent decision by the Appellate Court of Illinois represents a potential landmark for those diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer, and other asbestos-related diseases. The case was brought by a husband and wife, John and Deborah Jones, who brought a claim against Pneumo Abex, Owens-Illinois and others, accusing Abex of being part of
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Study Finds Pleural Mesothelioma Patients Benefit from Daily Drainage of Effusions
Pleural effusions are a buildup of fluid between the layers of the pleural membrane that envelops the lungs, and they are among the most common and most uncomfortable symptoms experienced by patients diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma. Though there are a number of different treatment methods available to relieve the discomfort that pleural effusions cause, a
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With Mesothelioma On Their Minds, EPA Staff Fought New Rules
Though the Trump administration’s newly-assigned leaders of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) pushed hard for a new, laxer method of evaluating asbestos in consumer products, emails show that career officials aware of the risks of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases fought hard against its enactment. Many of those who have worked at the EPA for
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Lung Fluid Offers Promise of Early Mesothelioma Detection
One of the most widely-acknowledged challenges of treating mesothelioma patients is the fact that the disease is rarely diagnosed at its earliest stages: the disease develops and takes hold without manifesting any signs of its presence, and by the time symptoms do arise they are often mistaken for other conditions. By the time an accurate
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Court Rules for Mesothelioma Victim in Asbestos Replacement Parts Case
One of the most frustrating legal issues that mesothelioma victims face is the idea that a company could avoid liability for asbestos exposure if the asbestos came from replacement parts needed to make their equipment operate, rather than from the original equipment that they had manufactured. Now, in an appeal brought by the family of
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Parents Warned About Mesothelioma as Crayons Test Positive for Asbestos
It’s back to school season, and for parents flooding the aisles of retail and discount outlets, mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases are the furthest thing from their minds. Unfortunately, according to the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), at the same time that they’re looking for bargains, moms and dads need to be mindful of
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Experts Fear Rise in Mesothelioma Following New EPA Asbestos Rule
Despite the fact that asbestos’ role in mesothelioma and other diseases is well established, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has introduced a new rule that will make it more likely that the carcinogen will once again be used in manufacturing in the United States. Though this decision has been haled by those in the chemical
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Radiology’s Role in Diagnosing Mesothelioma
Some patients suspected of having malignant mesothelioma have a known history of exposure to asbestos, while others may not be aware that they ingested or inhaled the toxic material. Whether physicians have good reason to suspect the rare form of cancer or are simply working through a differential diagnosis, radiologists play a crucial role in
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California Jury Awards Man $11.4 Million in Second-Hand Mesothelioma Case
When Francisco Mata worked for Park Water, between 1970 and 1985, he had no idea that his job would eventually lead to his son Alfred being diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma. But Mata’s job cutting, installing and repairing asbestos-cement water pipes for the utility company, meant that he was unknowingly carrying the deadly particles home on
