by Brayton Purcell LLP | Sep 1, 2020 | Mesothelioma
The coronavirus pandemic has provided countless new phrases. Social distancing, flattening the curve, and sheltering in place are but a few. Underlying conditions has also become a common term that puts fear in the heart of anyone suffering from a variety of health...
by Brayton Purcell LLP | Aug 17, 2020 | Mesothelioma
An emerging treatment for mesothelioma is showing significant progress for reducing tumors. Immunotherapy company TCR2 Therapeutics announced the positive results in a press release on July 26. The company says the first five patients in the clinical trial showed...
by Brayton Purcell LLP | Jul 20, 2020 | Mesothelioma
Being diagnosed with mesothelioma is a devastating moment as a cure remains elusive. New and emerging treatments are introduced in the hope of successfully fighting this deadly form of cancer. In their quest to “crack the code,” researchers and medical professionals...
by Brayton Purcell LLP | Jun 1, 2020 | Mesothelioma
While the quest continues towards a still elusive cure for mesothelioma, identifying effective treatments to minimize the effects of the deadly disease continues. Recent data from seven studies revealed promising results. In a published review, The International...
by Brayton Purcell LLP | Apr 17, 2020 | Asbestos, Chemicals and Toxic Substances, Consumer Safety, Mesothelioma, Product Recalls
Few take the time to look at what is in their makeup, but it seems safe to assume that what is meant to go on your skin is not hazardous. In reality, many ingredients in cosmetics that may be harmful. The case against Revlon Laura McDaniel’s father worked for Revlon,...
by Brayton Purcell LLP | Apr 8, 2020 | Mesothelioma
Over a majority of the 20th century and well into the 21st, thousands of United States citizens have plied their trade as insulators, working in residences and commercial buildings. In 2018, 58,000 held jobs that involved installation, repair, or removal of...
by Brayton Purcell LLP | Apr 6, 2020 | Asbestos, Mesothelioma
When people talk about mesothelioma, the conversation often centers around older, male, blue-collar workers. It was predominantly men that held jobs in high-risk industries such as construction, the manufacturing of building materials, mining, oil refineries and...
by Brayton Purcell LLP | Mar 30, 2020 | Mesothelioma
As a national emergency becomes part of life in the United States, what we don’t know about the novel coronavirus is more than what we actually do know. Medical professionals are uncovering new data every day on those with higher risk factors, specifically older...
by Brayton Purcell LLP | Mar 24, 2020 | Mesothelioma
Battling mesothelioma is an uphill climb where the odds do not favor those suffering from the serious, if not deadly, disease. While treatment options exist, many victims of this deadly cancer also take steps to improve their health through more natural methods. The...
by Brayton Purcell LLP | Mar 20, 2020 | Mesothelioma
For decades, the presence of asbestos has changed the lives of those diagnosed with and suffering from mesothelioma. Hard-working professionals plied their trades over the years and decades, only to discover that their diligence and dedication has left them with a...
