MORE THAN 50 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE FIGHTING FOR ASBESTOS VICTIMS IN LOUISIANA
There are several forms of mesothelioma that a patient may be diagnosed with. The most common is malignant pleural mesothelioma, which is generally caused by inhaling asbestos fibers. The pleural tissues around the lungs have the fibers buried deep into them, and they…
There are multiple types of mesothelioma. One of the rarest is testicular mesothelioma. Just like the lung condition, this cancer may form as a result of exposure to asbestos. The cancer affects the tunica vaginalis, which lines the testicles. This form of…
When you think of asbestos, you may think of a damaging material that is rarely used in homes or properties today. However, there are many uses for asbestos, which is why it’s still used more than you may have thought. There are workers who are more likely to come…
Many people are exposed to asbestos without their knowledge. Others, however, learn about exposure shortly after it happens. If you find yourself in this position, it’s critical that you take every step you can to protect your health. The first thing you should do is…
People often conflate the word natural with safety. However, many of the most dangerous substances on the planet are naturally occurring. Many potent poisons come from plants, and even minerals in the ground can be toxic or produce dangerous levels of radiation….
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that is usually caused by exposure to asbestos, which damages the lungs through repeated injury and inflammation. It can crop up long after someone was exposed to the toxins that caused the illness. There are four kinds of…
Mesothelioma and other asbestos-related illnesses are particularly insidious because it can take many years for symptoms to manifest. What this means is that you may already be quite ill before you know something is wrong. If there were a way to reduce your odds of…
If you are concerned about developing mesothelioma or believe that you have symptoms, it’s important for you to get the appropriate tests and to seek support. Mesothelioma mimics many other disorders and illnesses, so it’s vital that you let your medical provider know…
If you have mesothelioma or are being tested for it, there is some good news. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a new drug combination that can be used to treat malignant pleural mesothelioma. According to the report, the drugs ipilimumab and…
If you’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may be concerned about your health (and have every right to be). You may also want to know how you ended up getting this disease. In most cases, people with mesothelioma were exposed to asbestos at work or under other…