June 28, 2018
Is Asbestos Banned? Yes and No
When the debate over asbestos was at its zenith decades ago, it was widely publicized that the government took steps to ban the mineral. However, this does not mean that asbestos is banned entirely. Indeed, this is far from the…
June 28, 2018
Is Chrysotile Asbestos Dangerous?
It is unfortunate that there exists a persisting myth that some forms of asbestos are not harmful. This is far from the truth, and the research is clear and overwhelming that all forms of asbestos can cause cancer. Unfortunately, studies…
June 11, 2018
Mesothelioma and Asbestos FAQs
What Is Asbestos? Asbestos is a group of minerals that occur naturally, and the following four types of asbestos have been used in commercial applications: Chrysotile asbestos Amosite asbestos Anthophyllite asbestos Crocidolite asbestos All asbestos is made up of microscopic fibers…
June 6, 2018
“Right to Try” Legislation Opens Door to New Treatment Options for Mesothelioma Patients
While the new "right to try" legislation has been met with more than its fair share of controversy, it could open up the landscape for mesothelioma patients to receive experimental treatments. Critics suggest that allowing patients to receive experimental treatments…
April 12, 2018
Could Johnson & Johnson’s First Talcum Powder Lawsuit Loss Set a Precedent for Asbestos Victims?
In what could shape up to be landmark news and potentially landscape-altering precedent for asbestos victims, Johnson & Johnson has suffered its first loss in the much-publicized talcum powder lawsuits. At present, Johnson & Johnson faces more than 6,500 talcum…
April 12, 2018
The Rarity of Testicular Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is an aggressive form of cancer that is most often caused by exposure to asbestos. These victims typically inhale or ingest microscopic asbestos fibers that tend to lead to cancer in the lungs (pleural mesothelioma) or abdomen (peritoneal mesothelioma).…