Category Archives: Mesothelioma

Normally the statue of limitations begins at the time of a mesothelioma diagnosis. Unfortunately from the time that one is diagnosed with mesothelioma, the clock starts ticking on the statute of limitations that you have to file a law suit.  Statutes of limitation are enactments that set the maximum time after an injury when a  Continue Reading »

NewsChannel5 and Leisa Zigman recently visited an area hospital to bring candy, smiles and awareness for an upcoming event in St. Louis — Pedal The Cause. We wanted to give a Shout Out to Debbie who is battling peritoneal mesothelioma cancer. Debbie still has a smile on her face during her treatments and says that  Continue Reading »

Dr. Gharagozloo Dr. Gharagozloo is a thoracic surgeon who heads the University of Arizona Health Network Thoractic Oncology Program.  Because mesothelioma is one of the most aggressive of all cancers, Dr. Gharagozloo performs a very progressive surgery – an extrapleural pneumonectomy. Dr. Gharagozloo uses a robotic-assisted procedure that reduces blood loss, shortens the patient’s hospital  Continue Reading »

Described by his family as a “quiet warrior,” Bill McQueen’s battle with mesothelioma was featured in The Wall Street Journal.  His history of serving in the Air Force, growing up and working on the family farm as a child, and working in a greenhouse in his youth may have led to Bill’s exposure to asbestos  Continue Reading »

Rushville’s Wonder Woman, Janelle Bedel Photo Credit: Rushville Republican In an admirable effort to spread awareness about mesothelioma, Janelle Bedel participated in a series documenting her personal fight with mesothelioma published in the Rushville Republican.  Starting in June 2007, the newspaper ran several stories and updates about Janelle up until her battle recently ended in  Continue Reading »