Mesothelioma, an aggressive cancer of the tissues surrounding the lungs, is scary due to its long latency period, often-poor prognosis and the lack of a unified screening test. These are also reasons why people should be vigilant about the signs of early symptoms of mesothelioma, especially people with a military background or a history in … Continued
Read MoreAn experimental procedure in the pipeline for the treatment of mesothelioma, a cancer of the lung’s pleural lining, has shown efficacy in treating a wide range of cancers, including ovarian and non-small-cell lung cancers. The drug VS-6063, generic name defactinib, is in crucial phase II clinical trials wherein it is being administered to 180 cancer … Continued
Read MoreMesothelioma cancer results from a victim’s exposure to asbestos fibers, commonly used as insulation during the product’s heyday. A disproportionate amount of sufferers have been found to be veterans of the U.S. Navy; about one-third of mesothelioma diagnoses come from this demographic, according to the Mesothelioma Victims Center, an advocacy group for sufferers of symptoms … Continued
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Read MoreResearch has suggested that induction therapy is often effective in improving the outcomes of surgery in patients suffering from mesothelioma tumors.
Read MoreWhy Is It Important to File a Mesothelioma Claim as Soon as Possible? After diagnosis with an asbestos-related disease like mesothelioma, it is imperative that the diagnosed file their claim immediately. Every state has a statute of limitations on asbestos-related claims, ranging from one to six years on a state-by-state basis. Louisiana statute of limitations … Continued
Read MoreAn experimental drug has been shown to exceed the efficacy of standard mesothelioma treatments like cisplatin and paclitaxel in studies on laboratory mice. Dubbed HUHS1015, when introduced into lab mice, researchers noted the stoppage of growth in Stage IV mesothelioma tumors. Stage IV mesothelioma is the final stage of the disease, wherein the metastasized cancer … Continued
Read MoreNeutropenia is a large drop in white blood cells that people undergoing chemotherapy will sometimes experience due to the toxic nature of the treatment. The condition is dangerous, as it exposes the patient to an increased risk of infection. Incidence of neutropenia is often mitigated by supplementation with vitamin B12 and folic acid. Some studies … Continued
Read MoreHarrell & Nowak, LLC Wins Prestigious 2014 Litigator Award Harrell & Nowak, LLC named 2014 Litigator Award Winner. Having been conferred this prestigious National Award, the firm ranks among the Top 1% of all lawyers for: Personal Injury and Asbestos & Meso Litigation. BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON: JAN. 15, 2015 – Harrell & Nowak, LLC, a trial … Continued
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