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From the 1940s through 1970s, many blue-collar American workers earned their livings in careers that exposed them to asbestos. This list commonly included construction workers, machine operators, pipefitters, boilermakers, trade laborers and mechanics. Decades later, many have become sick with asbestos-related illnesses such as mesothelioma, a type of cancer in the lining of the chest […]

Mesothelioma is difficult to treat. Traditional treatment options include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. Advancements in treatment are not often made. Those diagnosed with mesothelioma often feel limited in their treatment options. But an immunotherapy drug is showing promising results for those diagnosed with mesothelioma as well as those diagnosed with lung cancer. Keytruda (pembrolizumab) allows the […]

Our firm recently published a SlideShare discussing industries where asbestos exposure may have occurred. Learn more about these jobs and industries by viewing our SlideShare: What Industries Does Asbestos Exposure Commonly Occur? from The Law Buzz

Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer that most commonly affects the outer lining of the lungs. Mesothelioma can also affect the lining of the abdomen, the lining of the heart, and the testicles. While Mesothelioma is rare, it is highly linked to asbestos exposure. The American Cancer Society writes that people are most often exposed to […]