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Alimta – The Cancer Drug for Treating Mesothelioma

CPSM — Tue, 11 May 2010 15:18:02 +0000

Alimta, also known as pemetrexed if given by injection, is the standard chemotherapy drug given to patients diagnosed with mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. Alimta was discovered by Edward Taylor, a chemist at Princeton University. Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that begins in the mesothelium, which is the [...]

Alimta – The Cancer Drug for Treating Mesothelioma is a post from: Mesothelioma Blog, the official blog of Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason mesothelioma attorneys with more than 25 years experience helping clients.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Mesothelioma

CPSM — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 20:49:31 +0000

We recently posted two articles that point to the importance of early diagnosis of mesothelioma in guiding and expanding treatment options. Most patients develop mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos on the job, although some are exposed environmentally or by second-hand means. Mesothelioma is very challenging to accurately diagnose for two reasons. One, there is a long latency period [...]

Diagnosis and Treatment of Mesothelioma is a post from: Mesothelioma Blog, the official blog of Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason mesothelioma attorneys with more than 25 years experience helping clients.

Search for Treatment and Cure for Mesothelioma

CPSM — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:51:56 +0000

The incidence of mesothelioma continues to rise through out the world. Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer that forms in the lining of the lungs, heart and abdomen. The primary risk factor for mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos. Despite this known and scientifically proven fact, the use of asbestos still continues in developing countries, without any [...]

Search for Treatment and Cure for Mesothelioma is a post from: Mesothelioma Blog, the official blog of Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason mesothelioma attorneys with more than 25 years experience helping clients.

Receiving a Diagnosis of Stage IV Mesothelioma

CPSM — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:36:44 +0000

Every day I write about cancer, particularly about mesothelioma, incurable and often not diagnosed until advanced to Stage IV. Because of this, I am keenly aware of the statistics of survival with such a diagnosis. Other people who are unfamiliar with cancer may not be aware when they or a loved one receives a Stage [...]

Receiving a Diagnosis of Stage IV Mesothelioma is a post from: Mesothelioma Blog, the official blog of Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason mesothelioma attorneys with more than 25 years experience helping clients.

New Clinical Trial Investigates Mesothelioma Factors

CPSM — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:30:10 +0000

Two top research facilities have come together to research the different genetic and environmental factors that make some people more susceptible to developing mesothelioma than others. FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital Chest Center of the Carolinas and Wake Forest School of Medicine are inviting anyone diagnosed with mesothelioma to participate in a clinical trial to help [...]

New Clinical Trial Investigates Mesothelioma Factors is a post from: Mesothelioma Blog, the official blog of Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason mesothelioma attorneys with more than 25 years experience helping clients.

First Responders at Higher Risk of Asbestos Exposure

CPSM — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 02:06:17 +0000

First Responders, especially firefighters, are at higher risk of being exposed to asbestos when battling blazes. During a fire or building collapse, such as the World Trade Center during 9/11, many dangerous chemicals and toxins are released into the air, including asbestos fibers. Almost any building built before the 1980’s will contain construction materials that [...]

First Responders at Higher Risk of Asbestos Exposure is a post from: Mesothelioma Blog, the official blog of Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason mesothelioma attorneys with more than 25 years experience helping clients.

Mesothelioma Treatments: Immunotherapy

CPSM — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 23:15:52 +0000

Mesothelioma is an incurable, aggressive cancer primarily caused by exposure to asbestos. It is a disease that starts in the lining of the cells in the lungs or abdomen. There are three types of mesothelioma: Pleural Mesothelioma, which occurs in the lining of the lung; Peritoneal Mesothelioma, which occurs in the lining of the abdominal cavity; Pericardial Mesothelioma, which [...]

Mesothelioma Treatments: Immunotherapy is a post from: Mesothelioma Blog, the official blog of Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason mesothelioma attorneys with more than 25 years experience helping clients.

Medical Treatments for Mesothelioma

CPSM — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 18:30:46 +0000

Research on a worldwide level is being conducted with hopes of finding a way to intervene, prevent and even cure asbestos-related diseases, such as mesothelioma, asbestosis and lung cancer. The three diseases most commonly associated with exposure to airborne asbestos are: mesothelioma, a cancer that forms in the membrane lining of the lungs or abdomen asbestosis, a [...]

Medical Treatments for Mesothelioma is a post from: Mesothelioma Blog, the official blog of Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason mesothelioma attorneys with more than 25 years experience helping clients.

Treatments for Malignant Mesothelioma – Overview

CPSM — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:10:04 +0000

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 [...]

Treatments for Malignant Mesothelioma – Overview is a post from: Mesothelioma Blog, the official blog of Clapper, Patti, Schweizer & Mason mesothelioma attorneys with more than 25 years experience helping clients.