Since the late 1800s , asbestos has been mined and used commercially. During World War II Its use greatly increased. Millions of American workers have been exposed to asbestos dust since the early 1940s. Initially, the risks associated with asbestos exposure were not known.
However, an increased risk of developing mesothelioma was later found among […]
Entries from October 2007
Mesothelioma and Its Risks
October 15th, 2007 · No Comments
Tags: mesothelioma · asbestos · Mesothelioma Lawsuit · Mesothelioma Attorney
New Technology For Cancer Screening Listens For The Signs Of Cancer
October 15th, 2007 · No Comments
Cancer-sensing devices built as cheaply and efficiently as wristwatches could change the way clinicians detect, treat and monitor cancer in patients.Researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology have designed an acoustic sensor that can detect the presence of small amounts of mesothelin, a molecule associated with mesothelioma and a number of other cancers, as they […]
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Michigan Man Files Suit for Mesothelioma
October 11th, 2007 · No Comments
In yet another negative development in regards to asbestos, a Michigan man has filed a Mesothelioma lawsuit against 51 defendants who the plaintiff claims exposed him to asbestos through his father’s clothing. The story was reported by the Madison St. Clair Record, and the most relevant passage from the article appears below:
“Walter Nalezyty claims his […]
Tags: asbestosis · Mesothelioma Lawsuit · asbestos lawyer
October 11th, 2007 · No Comments
From what I know chemotherapy is a treatment. What are other treatments to having Mesothelioma?
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Surgery and radiation are the other most common treatment options. To learn more, please contact a Mesothelioma Lawyer at Williams Kherkher.
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October 11th, 2007 · 1 Comment
When was asbestos known to have caused mesothelioma?
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The incubation period for developing mesothelioma can actually be as long as 40 or 50 years. To learn more, contact a Mesothelioma Lawyer at Williams Kherkher by calling 1.800.220.9341.
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