Researchers create new tool to predict mesothelioma survival
When a patient is diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma and told that the condition is almost always fatal, one of the first questions they ask is how much time they have left. A new tool created by Chinese researchers may have …
Victim of Asbestos Exposure Awarded $8.4 Million for Damages
In South Carolina, asbestos is far from a problem of the past. People who attend school in old buildings or work in industries that still use asbestos can easily come into contact with the substance. Asbestos exposure at any level …
Clinical Trial Explores New Treatment for Mesothelioma
A promising new clinical trial takes a two-drug approach for treating pleural mesothelioma. The cancer occurs in the protective lining of the lung and is caused by inhaling asbestos fibers. It is the most common form of mesothelioma.
The trial …
What to Watch For: Early Signs of Mesothelioma
Each year, an estimated 3,000 Americans are diagnosed with mesothelioma. People exposed to asbestos – such as through work – may be more likely to get the disease, even if that exposure was decades ago. Diagnoses are generally most common …
What You Should Know About Asbestos Litigation in South Carolina
Maybe you never imagined that you would develop mesothelioma or another type of asbestos-related disease, but that does not change the fact that you did. You understand just how difficult it is to live with one of these diseases. On …
Couple Pursues Asbestos Litigation Over Husband’s Injuries
Victims who develop mesothelioma or other related diseases often do so after only being exposed to asbestos from a single source, such as through employment. However, some victims in South Carolina might have developed asbestos-related diseases after multiple sources of …
Workers Say Asbestos Exposure Put Them At Risk
South Carolina workers should be able to trust their employers to provide safe working environments. When dangers arise in a workplace, an employer should alert his or her staff to the problem. In some situations — such as that of …
Popcorn Ceilings Hidden Source of Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos is far from being a problem of the past. This dangerous substance can still be found in a number of older products that still exist today, and new uses in specific industries may make it difficult for people in …
Important information about mesothelioma
After a mesothelioma diagnosis, victims and family members usually have many questions. Most go about seeking information about the disease, its cause, treatment options, and more.
Here are some facts about asbestos and mesothelioma that you should know:
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Auto workers frequent victims of asbestos exposure
Few people in South Carolina may be able to imagine a life without motor vehicles. People use their cars for commuting to work, traveling for entertainment and much, much more. Although for some people driving and riding in vehicles is …