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,
A Cuban vaccine called CIMAvax EGF, which is currently undergoing U.S. testing for its effectiveness in treating mesothelioma and other cancers, has apparently saved the life of a Canadian woman diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer. Judy Bryden of Regina, Saskatchewan was originally diagnosed with the terminal form of cancer back in 2016 and given
Asbestos and mesothelioma continue to be serious problems in the United Kingdom, although statistics show that the number of new diagnoses is finally decreasing. Many major manufacturers in the country, including big names like Turner & Newall, contributed to high rates of asbestos-related illnesses. Laws protecting workers did not exist until the 1980s. Facts About
Most Americans’ only familiarity with malignant mesothelioma comes from television advertisements that urge victims to contact attorneys regarding filing lawsuits. The rare form of cancer affects fewer than 3,500 people in the United States each year, so raising awareness of the disease is a real challenge. That may change very soon, as word comes that
When it comes to expertise in asbestos exposure and its role in mesothelioma, few come close to Professor John Cherrie. In addition to his role as Professor of Human Health at Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland, he is the Principal Scientist in the Research Division at IOM, one of the leading providers of workplace
It has been more than a decade since the combined use of the drug Alimta (pemetrexed) and the platinum-based drug cisplatin was approved for use in the treatment of malignant mesothelioma, and since that time there has been little progress in finding additional effective drug protocols. In recent years, the immunotherapy drug Keytruda (pembrolizumab) has
There’s been a great deal of buildup and media attention regarding the mesothelioma lawsuit filed by 46-year-old Stephen Lanzo, III and his wife Kendra against Johnson & Johnson. The case is attracting attention for several reasons, not the least of which is that the product that Lanzo claims was the cause of his terminal illness
Asbestos exposure in the transportation industry posed more danger in the past but still happens today. The heaviest use of asbestos in cars, road-building equipment, airplanes, and railroads occurred in the past, but asbestos lingers in the industry. Asbestos exposure risks remain high for workers involved in the maintenance, repair, and renovation of older trains,
U.S. Navy minesweepers protected other navy vessels from explosives hidden underwater. They provided this essential service during World War II personnel landings. Like other navy ships, minesweepers contained asbestos in many components, leading to high rates of mesothelioma in U.S. Navy veterans today. About Minesweepers and Asbestos Although not as necessary today, minesweepers have played
The USS Nashville (LPD-13), was an amphibious transport dock constructed during a time of peak asbestos use on ships. Because of the many asbestos components, the Nashville caused exposure and harm to the crew and officers. Some of the veterans who served on her are now suffering the devastating consequences of asbestos exposure, with respiratory