There are four distinct types of mesothelioma, with mesothelioma in the lungs among the most common. Every year, there are approximately 2,500 to 3,000 new cases of pleural mesothelioma in the United States. Accounting for about 75 percent of all…
Fighting back against mesothelioma can be a long, exhausting journey for any victim, as well those around them. Keeping the immune system of the victim strong is an important part of treatment, and many immune-boosting treatments may emerge from surprising…
If you are experiencing concerning health problems that could possibly point to mesothelioma, you will want to do as much as you can to understand the nature of the disease and the way that it is treated. Extensive research into…
Last month, a federal jury awarded a record-breaking $32.7 million* to the widow of a former tire-plant worker who passed away from mesothelioma. It’s the largest single-plaintiff verdict – and the largest mesothelioma-related verdict – in the history of North…
Mesothelioma is a debilitating, deadly cancer that is often linked to long-term exposure to asbestos. For many people, treatment may prolong their life, but it will do little to slow the overall advance of the cancer. Thankfully, modern research is…
Exposure to asbestos through any means can cause major health problems and serious diseases. Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer that has been shown to be caused by exposure to asbestos. If you have been exposed to asbestos, whether…
Here at The Law Offices of Wallace & Graham, we recently provided a white paper online addressing the recent cases exploring a potential connection between talcum powder and ovarian cancer. In that paper, we emphasize the importance of understanding those…
People who have serious or terminal medical conditions will often look for ways outside of western medicine to help them cope with the effects of the illnesses. For people who are suffering from mesothelioma, news of the Japanese practice Shinrin-yoku…
Asbestos is a dangerous group of minerals in the form of fibers. These mineral fibers occur naturally around the world. They’re found in rocks and in soil, where they’re more or less neutral agents. Two kinds of asbestos occur naturally.…
North Carolina residents may be interested to hear that a recent mesothelioma clinical trial reveals that cryotherapy may be a valuable addition to multidisciplinary treatments of pleural mesothelioma. A leading thoracic surgeon believes that the groundbreaking clinical trial is promising…