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What is the MARS2 Clinical Trial?

Key takeaways: MARS2 was conducted in the UK from 2015-2020. The study looked at the efficacy of chemotherapy and chemotherapy coupled with extended pleurectomy decortication

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The Downfall of Asbestos

While asbestos is no longer mined in the United States, there was a period of economic boom before its downfall. It is unknown exactly how

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Can Plants Detoxify Asbestos?

Key takeaways: Asbestos has been used for decades in the industrial, construction, and production sectors, but it is strongly associated with the development of mesothelioma.

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Fatigue and Mesothelioma

Key takeaways: Fatigue is unrelenting exhaustion that cannot be managed by sleep or rest, and is a common symptom of mesothelioma (both prior to diagnosis

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Talc and Asbestos

Date: August 9, 2024 Edited and Reviewed by David Halpern Key takeaways:  talc and asbestos are mined closely, meaning there is a high possibility of

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Paper Mills and Asbestos

DATE: August 1, 2024 Edited and reviewed by Dave Halpern Key takeaways: Asbestos was used in the manufacturing of paper Talc is present in paper

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Hypoxia and Mesothelioma

Key takeaways: Hypoxia refers to an area of a tumor that has minimal oxygen supply. Without enough oxygen, mesothelioma cells undergo significant alterations and genetic

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How is Mesothelioma Pain Managed?

Key takeaways: The pain associated with mesothelioma has several different causes, including pressure caused by fluid, nerve-based pain, and cancer-induced bone pain. There are different

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Asbestos in Shipyards

Date: June 10, 2024 Edited and reviewed by Dave Halpern Key Takeaways Asbestos was used in shipyards because of its durability and fire/heat resistant properties

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How Did I Get Mesothelioma?

If you have been diagnosed with this rare cancer, you may ask yourself, “How did I get mesothelioma?” The pathogenesis of mesothelioma is one that

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Mesothelioma and Diet

Key takeaways: Mesothelioma and its treatment options are known to cause changes in appetite and gastrointestinal functioning, resulting in disordered eating. Some patients are advised

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AI and Asbestos

Key takeaways: Although banned in March 2024, asbestos still poses serious health risks to the American public. Currently, there’s no approved way to test for

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Mesothelioma Caregivers

Key takeaways: A mesothelioma diagnosis is sudden, life-altering, and saddening—both for patients and their loved ones. Caregivers, whether informally, like family, or formally, through live-in

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What’s the SPARC Gene?

Key takeaways: The SPARC gene, which is an acronym for secreted protein, acidic, and rich cysteine, is significantly upregulated in mesothelioma patients, especially compared to

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Is Mesothelioma Curable?

Key takeaways: Mesothelioma is an extremely aggressive cancer, given its evasion of diagnosis, long latency period, and association with ingested asbestos. Some treatments for mesothelioma

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Mesothelioma Clinical Trials

Key takeaways: Mesothelioma clinical trials offer a more mesothelioma-specific course of action for patients undergoing treatment, as opposed to more traditional (and systemic) methods. Clinical

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What is Asbestos Abatement?

Key takeaways: Asbestos is present in approximately 30 million American households, from textured paint to vinyl flooring to contaminated insulation. If you suspect asbestos is

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Mesothelioma Stages

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects the mesothelial cells which line the tissue of organs including the lungs, abdomen, heart, and testicles. Asbestos

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Non-Occupational Asbestos Exposure

Key takeaways: Although asbestos exposure happened most frequently in occupational contexts, non-occupational exposure (and consequent disease) still occurred. The global incidence of mesothelioma is decreasing,

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New Mesothelioma Treatments

After 20 years since its last development, an advancement has been found in mesothelioma treatments. Scientists have discovered a treatment called pegylated arginine deiminase or

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Prognosis for Mesothelioma

Key takeaways: A prognosis is an informed and contextual projection about the course and severity of a disease, as relevant here to mesothelioma patients. The

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Meet Dave Halpern

Dave Halpern has been helping victims of asbestos exposure for more than 30 years. Throughout his career focused on asbestos and mesothelioma, he has investigated

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Asbestos in Soil

Asbestos is made up of chrysotile, crocidolite, amosite, tremolite, actinolite and anthophyllite. Fibrous minerals that share features of asbestos are called asbestiform minerals. These include

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The Asbestos Debate

Mesothelioma is an extremely rare form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is a generic term used to describe six different minerals, of which

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Mesothelioma and Weight Loss

Key takeaways: Mesothelioma is associated with weight loss–both as a symptom and side effect of care. Studies have found that weight loss and decreased skeletal

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Mesothelioma Compensation

Mesothelioma compensation is important to talk about when it comes to a mesothelioma case. The goal is to get compensation for the mesothelioma victim and

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Verdicts & Settlements

Mesothelioma and Asbestos Lung Cancer Cases As a 35+ year advocate for asbestos victims, Dave Halpern has represented hundreds of people and successfully settled or

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Mesothelioma Claims: FAQs

Key takeaways: There are different ways to achieve monetary justice through a mesothelioma claim, including lawsuits, trust funds, and settlements. Some of these approaches occur

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Mesothelioma in Men and Women

Key takeaways: Women are at higher risk for developing mesothelioma, but experience a significantly longer time between symptoms and diagnosis. Women might be at higher

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Asbestos in Water Pipes

Key takeaways: About 18% of the U.S. and Canada’s pipes are asbestos cement pipes. Although the risk of asbestos exposure is marginal for those with

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Mesothelioma in Young Patients

Key Takeaways: In all mesothelioma cases, about 2% account for patients under the age of 40. While asbestos exposure is certainly associated with young people’s

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Mesothelioma FAQs

Key Takeaways: Mesothelioma is a malignant cancer. The most common risk factor for a mesothelioma diagnosis is asbestos exposure. An attorney can help someone diagnosed

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What is a Deposition?

Before a trial even begins, a process called discovery occurs. This is a formal process where all parties can exchange information about the witnesses and evidence. Discovery

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Benefits of a Healthy Lifestyle

Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive form of cancer caused by asbestos exposure; therefore, a healthy lifestyle should be maintained when fighting this deadly illness.

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Asbestos Insulation

Known for its thermal properties, asbestos insulation has been known and proven to be a deadly hazard for both workers and homeowners. Asbestos insulation was

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Navy Asbestos Exposure

Asbestos Exposure in the Navy Due to the widespread use of asbestos in ships and shipyards, asbestos exposure was a concern for the navy. The

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Environmental Asbestos Exposure

Although mesothelioma is usually associated with occupational exposure, there are instances of environmental exposure that can lead to mesothelioma as well as other asbestos-related diseases. Due to its

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Risks of Asbestos Mining

Asbestos Mining Asbestos miners, in the early days, would extract asbestos-ore using tools such as chisels, shovels, and hammers. Their method for extraction would produce

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Asbestosis

Asbestosis is caused by inhaling asbestos fibers. It is an interstitial lung disease. There are two main types of asbestos that are named based on

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Stage 1 Mesothelioma

  Stage 1 Development Mesothelioma, a cancerous disease that affects the lining of the lungs, consists of four stages. At its earliest stage, Stage 1,

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Railroad Workers and Asbestos

Railroad workers, especially those who worked throughout the 20th century, were exposed to asbestos and are at risk of developing an asbestos-related disease. Prior to

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Understanding Desmoplastic Mesothelioma

Understanding Desmoplastic Mesothelioma: An Elusive Subtype Desmoplastic mesothelioma is a rarer, and notably more lethal, variant of the sarcomatoid type of mesothelioma cancer. Sarcomatoid mesothelioma

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Asbestos in Paint

Asbestos, a naturally occurring silicate material, is very harmful and exposure to the asbestos fibers can lead to asbestos-related diseases such as mesothelioma. Asbestos is

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Mesothelioma Treatment Through UPMC

The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, known as UPMC, treats patients throughout Pennsylvania. UPMC’s mission is to “Serve our communities by providing outstanding patient care”

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Asbestos on US Navy Ships

During much of the 1900s, particularly from the 1930s to the 1980s, asbestos was widely used on Navy ships. Over 300 asbestos-containing materials were used

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US Steel and Asbestos

US Steel, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has used asbestos containing materials for decades. Not only when US Steel was first created did they utilize asbestos

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The 4 Types of Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a very rare form of cancer, caused by exposure to asbestos. There are four different types of mesothelioma, all beginning in different parts

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What Is Mesothelioma?

Mesothelioma is a very rare form of cancer. It is caused from breathing in asbestos, which is a naturally occurring silicate material. The most common

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Asbestos in Homes

Asbestos, a naturally occurring silicate material can be found in many homes that were built before the 1980s. Types of materials that may contain asbestos

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What is Asbestos?

Once hailed as the most extraordinary fire-proofing material ever made, asbestos is known to be a dangerous carcinogen. Used in everything from mattresses to popcorn

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