Clapper, Patti, Schweizer and Mason

Cancer-related pain is a major issue for patients diagnosed with mesothelioma.  Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer which forms in the mesothelium, or protective sac lining, of the lungs, heart and abdomen.  The most common form of malignant mesothelioma is pleural where malignant cells start in the chest cavity.  The next common is peritoneal, [...]

Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that affects the mesothelium, which is the thin lining on the surface of lungs or abdomen that is typically due to long term exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is a naturally occurring, toxic mineral that was commonly used in insulation, fireproofing, brake linings, ceiling and floor tiles, partitions, and other building [...]

For anyone who has ever been affected by exposure to asbestos or lost a loved one to an asbestos related disease, such as mesothelioma, asbestosis or lung cancer, a conference is being held at the end of this month in Southern California.  The conference will be a combination of honoring and remembering those that have [...]

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral with long, thin fibrous crystals. It was commonly used in construction becasue of its heat resistand and insulating properties. Asbestos is now known to be toxic and inhalation of asbestos fibers can be potentially fatal, causing serious diseases such as mesothelioma, asbestosis and lung cancer. Since [...]