We Know Mesothelioma
After its first bankruptcy bid was rejected before the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, Johnson & Johnson waited just hours to re-file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to again attempt to protect itself from its talcum powder liability. Of the first bankruptcy filing, the...
Being diagnosed with mesothelioma, a type of cancer predominantly caused by asbestos exposure, can be overwhelming. The physical, emotional, and financial toll it takes on a person and their whole family is substantial. However, mesothelioma patients are not alone in...
Asbestos is a mineral that has been widely used in construction and other industries for decades due to its insulating and fire-resistant properties. However, it has been proven to be a highly toxic substance that can cause serious health problems, including...
Most of those suffering from mesothelioma have two primary goals. They want to find a cure for this debilitating cancer and improve or maintain their quality of life for as long as possible. Participating in a clinical cancer trial for mesothelioma treatments may...
As you may know, mesothelioma is an incurable cancer usually occurring after asbestos exposure that occurred decades ago. Since many asbestos products were never labeled and it takes decades for the cancer to manifest, victims can develop mesothelioma without even...
Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is like a time bomb inside some people’s lungs. Exposed to asbestos years ago through factory work, recreation, military service or even secondhand exposure, victims have no idea that the disease will eventually deprive them of...
Most people don’t associate auto repair work with asbestos exposure. However, those who repair cars—particularly older and vintage or classic cars—face a serious risk of coming into contact with asbestos. Asbestos used to be a regular component of brake pads, linings,...
Prolonged asbestos exposure can lead to different health conditions, including mesothelioma, a type of cancer that develops in the outer lining of the lungs, stomach, heart and other body organs. About 3,000 people are diagnosed with mesothelioma each year in the...
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that attacks the lining of someone's organs before spreading to other body parts. Oftentimes, mesothelioma develops decades after someone worked with asbestos or otherwise ended up exposed to this dangerous mineral substance. Although...
In 2018, specific blood pressure medications began disappearing from the market due to concerns about the presence of nitrosamines within the drugs. Nitrosamines are chemical compounds, many of which are carcinogenic. The carcinogenic nature of these chemicals can...