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Jury Awards $730,000 to Former Boilermaker, Ship Surveyor
Written on February 25, 2014 at 10:39 am, by MRHFM
In 2008 Mr. Charles Akins, a retired boilermaker and ship surveyor, received a dreadful diagnosis that would force him to take a trip down memory lane—all the way back to the 1960s. Mr. Akins was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma, a type of asbestos-related cancer that affects the peritoneum (lining of the internal organs). Around 30% Continue Reading »
Silica Microparticle Shows Promise for Treatment of Malignant Mesothelioma
Written on February 18, 2014 at 10:46 am, by MRHFM
Malignant mesothelioma(s) are cancerous tumors of the lining of the pleura (lung and chest cavity), caused exclusively by asbestos exposure. Many believed that only long-term exposure to asbestos caused malignant mesothelioma, but it is now known that even short-term and second-hand exposure to asbestos dust can cause this aggressive and debilitating disease. The latency period Continue Reading »
Study Shows Laparoscopic Surgery Leads to Fewer Complications for Mesothelioma Cancer Treatment
Written on January 23, 2014 at 9:21 am, by Neil Maune
European Journal of Surgical Oncology (EJSO) Volume 39 Issue 10 Laparoscopy (lap·a·ros·co·py) is a type of surgery in which small incisions are made in the abdominal wall through which a laparoscope and other instruments can be placed to permit structures within the abdomen and pelvis to be seen. A variety of probes or other instruments Continue Reading »
FDA Supports Personalized Medicine for Mesothelioma
Written on January 17, 2014 at 1:46 pm, by MRHFM
Personalized medicine is more than a trend. This innovative subcategory of medicine is expanding at an impressive rate, with renowned research centers such as Harvard, Stanford, and Duke leading the way. In fact, the market is now worth a staggering $232 billion a year and according to PricewaterhouseCoopers, the market is expected to grow by Continue Reading »
$27.5 Million Settlement Comes out of Cleveland Trial for 40 Year Old Mesothelioma Victim
Written on January 15, 2014 at 9:01 am, by Neil Maune
In the Cleveland mesothelioma case, Panza vs. Kelsey Hayes, John Panza obtained a verdict of $27.5 million. The law firm of Waters & Kraus, LLP served as council for John Panza, a 40 year old college professor who went through an extra pleural pneumonectomy (EPP). His exposure was from his father who was a bystander Continue Reading »
