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- Mesothelioma, its causes and symptoms
May 18, 2020
Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer that people in Pennsylvania should be aware of. It’s most often linked with exposure to asbestos, a mineral found, among other places, in old building materials like tiling, shingles and drywall. Even second-hand exposure can lead to mesothelioma; families of those who work around asbestos have been known to develop the cancer. The cancer usually begins in the tissues around the lung or abdomen, though it may sometimes...Read More - Understanding factors that contribute to mesothelioma diagnosis
May 5, 2020
Any type of cancer diagnosis will be worrisome for a person and his or her family. For Pennsylvanians and people across the nation who are diagnosed with cancer, there is inevitable fear when thinking about how to treat it. Some forms of cancer are deadlier than others, and mesothelioma is notoriously difficult to treat. Knowing how mesothelioma comes about is an essential factor in considering a potential legal filing for compensation to pay for treatment...Read More - The EPA calls asbestos exposure harmful
May 5, 2020
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), asbestos can cause an increased risk of cancer or other harm to workers and other individuals in Pennsylvania. The EPA report noted that the risk of negative health consequences could be significant for those who used aftermarket brakes or brake linings. It was also an issue for those who were exposed to oil field brake blocks and other products designed to help slow a vehicle down. It is...Read More - Mesothelioma is often a misdiagnosed disease
Apr 21, 2020
In Pennsylvania and around the country, mesothelioma is a rare enough disease that it is somewhat difficult to diagnose. Thus, the question is if the actual count of patients who are diagnosed with the condition is accurate. This is compounded by the fact that physicians often misdiagnose mesothelioma and mistake it for other conditions. This could lead to an undercount or even an overcount of cases. Asbestos usage in the United States was largely phased...Read More - Asbestos case proceeds against Penn State
Apr 21, 2020
Almost six years ago, a professor at Penn State University died from malignant mesothelioma. His family filed a lawsuit against the institution for negligence and wrongful death. Now, his lawsuit is making its way through the legal system as the family seeks justice for their loved one’s death. You Can Sue an Employer for Mesothelioma A 2013 ruling by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court gave plaintiffs the right to file suit against their employer when they...Read More - Study finds curcumin effective against mesothelioma
Apr 20, 2020
Curcumin, a plant-based substance, could soon be used to treat mesothelioma patients in Pennsylvania and around the world according to a new study. The research was published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences in March. Curcumin is an active compound found in turmeric, which is a common food spice from the ginger family. The compound is known to have anti-inflammatory properties and is used as a complementary treatment for many health conditions. For the...Read More - Mesothelioma treatment is slowly improving
Apr 3, 2020
Pennsylvania has a history as an industrial state. As a result, many workers have been exposed to asbestos and have developed mesothelioma. This disease has always been thought to be a death sentence as it is almost always fatal within several years after diagnosis. Mesothelioma is a rare disease. Unfortunately, the numbers show that the number of cases diagnosed has not decreased. There are still millions of people alive who had exposure to asbestos when...Read More - Asbestos Injury: Symptoms that warrant concern
Mar 27, 2020
If you live or have worked in Pittsburgh or surrounding Pennsylvania regions, there’s a chance you may, at some time, have had exposure to asbestos. As for the workplace, your employer has an obligation to provide proper training, safety equipment and information to help you stay as safe as possible on the job. As for home life, if your house’s age is before 1978, it is highly likely that it contains asbestos. The presence of...Read More - Mesothelioma incidence rate the same despite medical improvements
Mar 26, 2020
Researchers at Cleveland Clinic’s Taussig Cancer Institute found that cases of malignant pleural mesothelioma are not declining in spite of the various steps that have been taken to minimize exposure and better treat the cancer. Pennsylvania residents are no doubt aware that mesothelioma is caused by exposure to asbestos, a carcinogenic material often found in old building materials like tiles, shingles and insulation. When asbestos regulations were implemented several decades ago, epidemiologists predicted that there...Read More - How science is helping those with mesothelioma
Mar 24, 2020
Traditionally, mesothelioma patients have been treated with some combination of surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. However, mesothelioma patients in Pennsylvania and throughout the country may have additional options to help them treat or overcome their conditions. Researchers are looking into ways to use immunotherapy in combination with surgery to help individuals who have pleural mesothelioma. The goal is to block the connection between PD-1 proteins found on T-cells and PD-L1 proteins that are found in mesothelioma...Read More