Mesothelioma

A mesothelioma diagnosis is heartbreaking to receive. In many cases, the cancer has been developing within a patient’s body for years or decades. By the time they receive a diagnosis, mesothelioma can be close to taking their life. The life expectancy of mesothelioma patients can vary. Depending on the stage of the disease, the type [...]

Mesothelioma Patients and Life Expectancyby Brayton Purcell LLP | Sep 25, 2015 | Asbestos-Related Illness | A mesothelioma diagnosis is heartbreaking to receive. In many cases, the cancer has been developing within a patient’s body for years or decades. By the time they receive a diagnosis, mesothelioma can be close to taking their life. The [...]

The dangers of asbestos exposure have been widely known for decades. These dangers include mesothelioma, a form of cancer closely associated with exposure to asbestos. Patients typically develop mesothelioma decades after exposure. By the time it is diagnosed, it is usually in the advanced stages. Although mesothelioma is a term that many people know, it [...]

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you might be wondering how you are going to afford medical treatments, bills, and other expenses that are associated with asbestos-related illnesses. Finding a mesothelioma lawyer who understands your needs is the first step. An experienced mesothelioma lawyer will determine if you are entitled [...]

After a mesothelioma diagnosis is made, it is not uncommon for a family member or friend to assume the roll of their caregiver. Caregivers are needed when a loved one requires constant supervision, including assistance with everyday activities. Given that the survival rate of most patients after diagnosis is one to two years, a caregiver [...]

The fourth of July is a day of celebration, but it is also a day of reflection. Especially this year, as more and more individuals and organizations have set up events to honor mesothelioma victims, we will take the time to remember those affected by the disease. Here are just a few happenings coming up [...]

We have mentioned that many workers are at risk for developing asbestos-related diseases due to exposure at work, but did you know that their spouses and family members are also at risk? Many individuals that came into contact with workers and their clothing are being diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases like mesothelioma, today. In 2013, in [...]

If More Congressional Representatives Developed Mesothelioma?On Behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | May 19, 2015 | Mesothelioma | “If more congressional representatives developed mesothelioma, maybe Congress would be more sympathetic to the concerns of the victims of asbestos-related illnesses, like mesothelioma,” Susan Vento, the wife of the late Rep. Bruce Vento, writes in opposition to [...]

Recently, researchers determined that the serum protein, survivin, might help predict a patient’s mesothelioma treatment response. By testing the levels of the protein in 78 blood samples of mesothelioma patients, Slovenian researchers found that post-chemotherapy protein levels can help determine their response to treatment as well as their overall survival. Blood samples were tested before [...]