Unlike the United States, many countries in Europe and across the world have banned the use of asbestos in order to lower the risk of malignant mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. But the continued presence of asbestos in already-built structures continues to pose a threat, and together with the European Parliament, the Council of the
Barbara Bobo died of malignant mesothelioma on the 16th anniversary of her husband’s death from lung cancer induced by asbestosis. Before her death she filed a personal injury lawsuit against her late husband’s employer, the Tennessee Valley Authority, accusing them of negligently exposing her to asbestos carried home on her husband’s work clothing. When her daughters
Clinical trials are essential to finding the best treatments – and potentially a cure – for malignant mesothelioma. But for these research studies to accurately indicate the efficacy of a protocol, clinical trial participant demographics must reflect actual patient populations. A recent study indicated that when it comes to precision cancer studies, minorities may be
Despite exposure to asbestos leading to malignant mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis, and other serious and deadly diseases, lobbying efforts by the chemical industry have led to its continued use in the United States. While the EPA considers banning its use, anti-asbestos advocates are taking matters into their own hands: they have announced a day of
For years, Akron’s tire and rubber company workers have been diagnosed with a variety of asbestos-related diseases, including malignant mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer, and asbestosis. They traced their illnesses back to multiple sources, including asbestos-contaminated talc that rubber companies used to keep the rubber from sticking to other rubber, or to their equipment. Following years
Mesothelioma researchers continue to search for the best approach to the rare, asbestos-related disease. A recent report indicated that immune checkpoint inhibitors can have a positive impact when administered with chemotherapy prior to surgery.
Many mesothelioma victims pursue litigation against the asbestos companies that exposed them to the toxic material. Most name multiple defendants whose products contained asbestos or who supplied the carcinogen. When plaintiffs win, the jury apportions the amount of compensation each defendant must pay based on numerous factors. But a decision made in 2020 by the
HITHOC is an up-and-coming treatment for pleural mesothelioma. Using surgery followed by direct application of chemotherapy to the chest cavity, it avoids much of the systemic damage of standard chemotherapy. The latest research indicates that HITHOC has great promise for better patient outcomes. What Is HITHOC? Hyperthermic intrathoracic chemotherapy is a new way of delivering
Malignant mesothelioma is one of several types of cancer that harbors a specific genetic alteration known as an MTAP deletion. This week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a study looking at a new drug application that specifically binds to cells affected by this alteration.
In 2020, 79-year-old Francesco Carboni died of asbestos-related lung cancer. His widow Susan filed a personal injury lawsuit against multiple defendants whose asbestos-contaminated parts and materials she blamed for his illness and subsequent death. Among the defendants was Porsche Cars, North America. Though the auto manufacturer argued that they should be dismissed from the case,