Immunotherapy Over Chemotherapy for Mesothelioma With advancements in mesothelioma treatment, patients have more options for treatment than ever before. For a long time, mesothelioma was treated with the combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. This standard of care multimodal approach has helped improve survival compared to no treatment at all, but there is still no […]
Philip Sporn Power Station and Asbestos Exposure
Philip Sporn Power Station and Asbestos Exposure American Electric Power, working through its subsidiaries Appalachian Power Company and Ohio Power Company, constructed the Philip Sporn Plant in the late 1940s and early 1950s. The facility was named for Philip Sporn, the engineer who became president of AEP on May 22, 1947, and who led the […]
Mesothelioma Survival Rates Improve Over Time
Mesothelioma Survival Rates Improve Over Time Mesothelioma, a cancer of the lining of certain areas of the body including the lungs, abdomen, heart, and testicles, is a severe and deadly disease caused by asbestos exposure. It is known to have a low survival rate for those diagnosed with the disease. There are multiple factors that […]
Asbestos Exposure at E.I. Dupont Belle Works
Asbestos Exposure at E.I. Dupont Belle Works For nearly a century, the DuPont plant at Belle was a cornerstone of life in the Kanawha Valley. Thousands of families east of Charleston depended on it for steady, reliable employment across generations. For many, it was the foundation on which entire careers and households were built. It […]
Thousands Support Petition to Ban Asbestos; No Loopholes or Exemptions
Thousands Support Petition to Ban Asbestos; No Loopholes or Exemptions Nearly a decade after the launch of the Change.org petition titled “Ban Asbestos in the U.S. Now — Without Loopholes or Exemptions,” nearly 150,000 supporters continue to stand behind one simple demand: a complete U.S. asbestos ban with no industry exemptions. Petition supporters have consistently […]
AI Has the Potential to Improve Cancer Research and Treatment
AI Has the Potential to Improve Cancer Research and Treatment An estimated 610,000 people in the United States died from cancer last year. That is almost the same amount of people who died in the country’s four-year civil war. At least two million more people were diagnosed with some form of cancer in 2024, a […]
Latency Period Between Initial Exposure and Mesothelioma Development
Latency Period Between Initial Exposure and Mesothelioma Development Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer most commonly associated with exposure to asbestos. One of the most defining and challenging aspects of this disease is its exceptionally long latency period; the time between initial exposure to asbestos and the eventual development and diagnosis of mesothelioma. Understanding […]
Recent Studies Show Increase in Mesothelioma Among Younger Patients
Recent Studies Show Increase in Mesothelioma Among Younger Patients For decades, mesothelioma has been viewed as a disease affecting older men, typically those who spent their careers in shipyards, construction sites, power plants, or manufacturing facilities where asbestos was widely used. Because of the disease’s long latency period, often 20 to 50 years between exposure […]
Family Rights in an Asbestos Lawsuit
Family Rights in an Asbestos Lawsuit Asbestos exposure remains a significant health hazard in the United States, often leading to serious diseases such as mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis. While much attention is rightly focused on the victims themselves, it is equally important to understand the rights of family members when it comes to asbestos-related […]
Spring Cleaning, DIY, and Asbestos Exposure
Spring Cleaning, DIY, and Asbestos Exposure With spring cleaning right around the corner, you need to be wary in homes built or renovated before the 1980s. These homes could contain asbestos, a harmful carcinogen known for its cancer-causing properties. Asbestos can hide in many different places around the home including cement, floor tiles, insulation, walls, […]