Asbestos exposure can result in several different illnesses victims who believe they may have been exposed to the dangerous material should be familiar with. Victims and their families should also be aware of the legal options available that may protect them if they...
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Experimental treatment may help mesothelioma patients
Mesothelioma, a type of cancer caused by asbestos exposure, is generally fatal, due to the fact that it is usually not diagnosed until the disease is very advanced. This is significant, as each year an estimated 3,000 people are newly diagnosed with late-stage...
Understanding the basics about mesothelioma
Our readers in Louisiana have no doubt heard about “mesothelioma” before, but many people do not know what, exactly, this illness is. For those who have been exposed to asbestos and have developed mesothelioma, or even those who think they might have the disease, it...
New drug combo may be promising for some mesothelioma sufferers
Mesothelioma destroys families. The sad reality is that this disease often isn't detected until its later stages, which means that sufferers are often left with limited treatment options, and their survival rates may be dramatically decreased. This can leave victims...
What causes diagnoses of mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a serious condition classified as a cancer. Although many types of cancer have various causes that are difficult to pinpoint, mesothelioma stands alone as being largely connected to a single type of exposure. What is the main factor in mesothelioma?...
How can victims identify mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a serious issue that affects thousands of people in Louisiana and elsewhere in the United States. As is the case with many cancers and cancer-like ailments, it is difficult to diagnose mesothelioma without professional medical help, and it is also...
Small group of mesothelioma patients show promise in therapy
Asbestos used to be widely employed in construction, shipbuilding and the manufacturing of goods like appliances and vehicles. It was once prized without reservation for its ability to withstand flame and insulate rooms. But long-term exposure has been studied and may...
Can you get mesothelioma from an exposed family member?
This question has been the source of controversy and debate for many decades. Some will say that developing mesothelioma through secondary asbestos contact is not possible. Many others feel strongly that becoming ill through secondary exposure to asbestos happens more...
Louisiana buildings need asbestos maintenance
It is more likely for a resident of Louisiana to be diagnosed with lung cancer than people in nearly every other state in the country. The last few decades have yielded a lot of claims into the causes, such as the chemical plants that steam along the lower Mississippi...
How do doctors discover mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a difficult disease to live with, and it is also a difficult disease to detect. Cancer that affects the lining around the lungs and stomach resembles many other ailments, especially in the early stages, which leads to its later detection. How do...