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Finding statistics for how many workers have received mesothelioma diagnoses or are currently living in this country with that rare form of cancer is hard to come by. However, according to the American Cancer Society, there are an estimated 3,000 patients newly diagnosed with this aggressive disease every year. Since mesothelioma has a long latency period, it's likely that many of those patients receiving this diagnosis now were initially exposed to toxic asbestos fibers known to cause this cancer a long time ago. In many cases, this exposure[...]

Veterans who have served in the military may face unique challenges when diagnosed with mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer linked to asbestos exposure. Fortunately, there are legal avenues available to provide support and seek compensation for those affected. In this post, we'll explore the legal support for veterans with mesothelioma. In discussing legal options and resources available to those with this aggressive form of cancer, we’ll discuss compensation through VA benefits, legal recourse against asbestos manufacturers, and assistance from veteran-focused organizations. Mesothelioma and Asbestos Exposure Mesothelioma is[...]

Malignant mesothelioma is a specific type of cancer that affects the mesothelium of the body. This mesothelium is a tissue layer covering most of your internal organs. It most commonly affects the tissue surrounding the lungs and is a deadly and aggressive form of cancer. In malignant mesothelioma cases, there is no cure; there are only measures that may extend your life. Sadly, no state in the U.S. has had more people die from asbestos-related diseases, such as mesothelioma, than California. Statistics show us that in the approximately[...]

If you were to look up the incidence rate of mesothelioma in the U.S., you'd quickly find that the American Cancer Society contends that there are an estimated 3,000 patients who receive this diagnosis every year. While that number accounts for around only 0.3% of cancer diagnoses each year in our country, if you're one of those patients who has, unfortunately, been told you have this rare, debilitating, and still incurable cancer, you know first-hand how life-altering such a diagnosis can be. In trying to make sense of[...]

Have You Received a Mesothelioma Diagnosis? Exposure to asbestos is the only known cause of mesothelioma, an incurable cancer. The party responsible for a mesothelioma patient’s asbestos exposure may be held liable for that exposure, and patients may recover compensation with the help of a mesothelioma lawyer. What are the emerging trends in mesothelioma treatment, research, and patient care? If you receive a mesothelioma diagnosis, what treatment will your doctor recommend, and how will you pay for that treatment? From anywhere in the nation, a California mesothelioma attorney[...]