Receiving a mesothelioma diagnosis can be an overwhelming experience. You’re likely to have many questions for your doctor regarding treatment, prognosis and other topics. As...
Read PostConstruction workers in the 20th century faced an increased risk of asbestos exposure due to the heightened use of the mineral in homes, offices and other buildings. While the use...
Read PostMesothelioma is a rare cancer that forms in the lining of the lungs, abdominal cavity, heart and testes. These linings, which are composed of tissue and fluid, can be infiltrated...
Read PostJohnson & Johnson to Pay $700M to Settle Nationwide Talc-Asbestos Claims
By: Camryn Keeble
January 16, 2024
According to Bloomberg, Johnson & Johnson has reached a tentative settlement agreement of nearly $700 million to resolve an investigation brought on by more than 40 U.S....
Read PostAccording to the St. Thomas Source news outlet, Hess Corporation has settled St. Croix asbestos lawsuits and will create an asbestos trust fund for pending and future legal...
Read PostAccording to the website PRnewswire.com, tire manufacturer Bridgestone Firestone was ordered to pay $30 million to the wife of a man who died of mesothelioma. Thomas J. died of...
Read PostNew Study Evaluates Impact of Immunotherapy on Mesothelioma Survival Rates
By: Camryn Keeble
December 20, 2023
In 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved two immunotherapy drugs, Opdivo (nivolumab) and Yervoy (ipilimumab), for the treatment of unresectable malignant...
Read PostThe Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers various benefit programs to veterans and their dependents, such as VA Disability Compensation for veterans with a service-connected...
Read PostMesothelioma Cancer Centers of Excellence Teaming Up for New Study
By: Devin Golden
December 1, 2023
Mesothelioma specialists at two of the top mesothelioma cancer centers are collaborating on a study to determine the ideal way to treat patients with a multimodal plan that...
Read PostStory of Dog with Mesothelioma Could Help Identify Signs of Cancer
By: Devin Golden
November 28, 2023
A story of a dog with mesothelioma could help doctors identify the cancer earlier in humans as well as canines. The case of a dog with mesothelioma out of Japan is inspiring in...
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