13 November

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Five Places Hiding Asbestos in 2018

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Five Places Hiding Asbestos in 2018 Diseases resulting from exposure to materials containing asbestos continue to cause thousands of deaths on an annual basis. These diseases typically consist of asbestosis cancers such as lung cancer or mesothelioma. Part of the fight against these diseases includes seeking to eliminate the root cause of the problem by preventing asbestos exposure, banning the use of asbestos, and enforcing current regulations regarding the use of asbestos. We are the leading mesothelioma lawyers in Michigan. Frequently, people assume that the government has already banned asbestos. This assumption leads them to believe that the possibility of asbestos exposure...

20 July

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Surgery Plus HIPEC Only ‘Potential for Cure’ of Peritoneal Mesothelioma

Posted by Goldberg, Persky & White P.C.

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Surgery Plus HIPEC Only ‘Potential for Cure’ of Peritoneal Mesothelioma In the case of peritoneal mesothelioma, one of the best treatment options is the combination of heated chemotherapy and cytoreductive surgery. Heated chemotherapy is called hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC). A study published in the February 2018 has shown the value of this therapy for treating asbestos-related cancer. In this study, the researchers in the United Kingdom analyzed the 9.5 years of data on the patients of peritoneal mesothelioma that were treated with HIPEC and CRS. The results of this study show that the combination of the CRS and HIPEC is very beneficial...

08 July

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Immunotherapy Found Most Effective in Men

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in Asbestos & Mesothelioma News, Michigan Asbestos & Mesothelioma News

Immunotherapy Found Most Effective in Men Immunotherapy found most effective in men and is available in multiple clinical trials: https://www.cancerresearch.org/patients/clinical-trials. It is a treatment process being used for mesothelioma patients and doctors are constantly researching it. They are trying to find the best way to treat cancer through immunotherapy. A recent study conducted has shown that immunotherapy is most effective in men as compared to women. Moreover, it does not mean that it is not effective for women, but has been found immunotherapy is most effective in men . This is really an impressive new way to treat cancer that can change...

01 July

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Mesothelioma Statutes of Limitations by State

Posted by Goldberg, Persky & White P.C.

in Asbestos & Mesothelioma News, Michigan Asbestos & Mesothelioma News

Mesothelioma Statutes of Limitations by State Mesothelioma Statute of limitations refers to the timeframe from diagnosis or in some instances death that a mesothelioma patient or their family has to file a legal claim for compensation. Statutes of limitations vary in each State. An experienced GPW mesothelioma lawyer can advise you regarding the statute of limitations in your particular case and insure that your legal right to file a claim against the responsible asbestos products manufacturers is preserved. How Long Do You Have to File a Claim? Statute of limitation is a law which allows you to file a claim within a specific...

11 June

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What Is An Asbestos Trust Fund?

Posted by Goldberg, Persky & White P.C.

in Asbestos & Mesothelioma News, Michigan Asbestos & Mesothelioma News

What Is An Asbestos Trust Fund? So the big question, what is an asbestos trust fund? In a nervous effort to escape massive legal consequences, many large corporations that manufactured asbestos related products have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. In an effort to ensure that victims of asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma receive some compensation, the United States Congress has determined that these corporations must establish an asbestos trust fund if they would like to file for bankruptcy in order to protect their assets. These trust funds ensure that future victims will be able to get some financial compensation for...

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Five Places Hiding Asbestos in 2018

Surgery Plus HIPEC Only ‘Potential for Cure’ of Peritoneal Mesothelioma

Immunotherapy Found Most Effective in Men

Mesothelioma Statutes of Limitations by State

What Is An Asbestos Trust Fund?

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