The first Person Begins Newly Approved Mesothelioma Treatment

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In May of 2019, the U.S. FDA approved of a brand-new noninvasive electrical therapy treatment called the Novocure NovoTTF-100L. This brand-new authorization of the lump treating fields gadget is the first brand-new therapy for pleural mesothelioma cancer that has been authorized by the FDA in more than fifteen years. Previous to the authorization of this new system, radiation treatment was the only FDA authorized treatment of unresectable pleural mesothelioma cancer. An individual at West Cancer Facility in Memphis, Tennessee will be the very first person to begin this freshly authorized therapy. The device was authorized because of the positive arise...

27 February

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Dealing with Grief After a Loved One Passes to Mesothelioma

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Dealing with Grief After a Loved One Passes to Mesothelioma Every family and person has their own way of dealing with grief. Some families gather together to mourn death, others fall apart due to the missing piece. My best friend’s mother passed away not too long ago. After hearing the news I immediately packed a bag and prepared to spend the next couple of days with her. However, my mom warned me that her family may need time to heal. She instead suggested I bring over some chicken noodle soup or a soothing food that you would similarly want if you...

26 February

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Woman Compensated by Johnson & Johnson After Using Talcum Products and Developing Mesothelioma

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Woman Compensated by Johnson & Johnson After Using Talcum Products and Developing Mesothelioma After getting diagnosed with mesothelioma, Donna Olson received $120 million in damages from Johnson & Johnson – the company responsible for the development of her illness. The company itself has faced thousands of lawsuits from cancer victims who also developed life-threatening illnesses after using their talc-based baby powder despite knowing the risks. While the company announced they would discontinue their talc-based powder in 2020, many victims continue to suffer the unfortunate consequences from their products. If you or a loved one have also been diagnosed with mesothelioma after using...

26 February

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Veterans Diagnosed with Mesothelioma – The Challenges That Set Them Apart from Civilians

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Veterans Diagnosed with Mesothelioma – The Challenges That Set Them Apart from Civilians

Veterans Diagnosed with Mesothelioma Many military veterans were exposed to asbestos, a harmful carcinogen that is the leading cause for mesothelioma, at some point during their service. In fact, approximately 30% of military veterans who make up the 7% of the U.S. population are diagnosed with mesothelioma annually. This illness may affect both civilians and veterans alike – however, veterans have access to two different systems. Not only do veterans have access to both civilian and VA medical systems, but they can also be compensated by both civilian and VA legal systems. If you or a loved one is a veteran and...

25 February

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Mesothelioma Lawyer Insights: 5 Asbestos Myths You Should Know

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Mesothelioma Lawyer Insights: 5 Asbestos Myths You Should Know If you ask your old folks about the best roofing materials during their time, a significant percentage of them would probably talk of asbestos. That was probably the case since asbestos was the commonly used roofing material in the mid 20th century. Later on, The use of asbestos for construction purposes declined after its exposure was found to be the primary cause of Mesothelioma. Despite being aware of the possible dangers, most people still fall victim to misinformation today due to countless myths about asbestos exposure. In this article, we will uncover...