Mesothelioma, a relatively rare form of cancer, is almost always caused by exposure to asbestos. Unfortunately, asbestos exposure can occur in a variety of ways due to the mineral’s common uses. Even though it has long been known that asbestos exposure could cause...
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What are the symptoms of mesothelioma?
If you worked in a job where you were exposed to asbestos, you may be wondering whether you could develop mesothelioma, an aggressive and deadly type of cancer. Unfortunately, there is a chance that you could. Minnesota workers in many fields have been exposed to...
Choose a local mesothelioma law firm instead of TV advertisers
It often starts with a cough or chest pain. You begin to realize you are sick. After exhaustive tests, your doctor determines you have mesothelioma, which is caused by exposure to asbestos. All too often, the asbestos exposure didn’t happen innocently. Companies in a...
Patients could enjoy longer lives thanks to new treatments
Mesothelioma doesn’t come on fast, though it can be a force when it finally shows it’s head. Patients have long been low on options, but new breakthroughs are surfacing to give treatments a stronger boost. You could be in for a rough road if you’re facing a...
Firefighters: What’s the risk of asbestos exposure?
Firefighters work in one of the most dangerous fields. They know they face serious risks on the job, but cancer is often the last thing they worry about, especially when faced with a burning building. Even so, a cancer diagnosis is a likely reality for many...
How do I connect a mesothelioma diagnosis to work?
One of the first questions that individuals have when they receive a mesothelioma diagnosis is: when were they exposed to asbestos? This question causes many Minnesotans to worry about how they can pursue compensation, especially if they do not know when they...
How many Minnesotans suffer from mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is rare enough a form of cancer that most people don’t give it any thought until it becomes a personal concern. Maybe a relative receives a diagnosis. Maybe you do. However, the truth remains that doctors continue to diagnose roughly 3,000 Americans with...
Mesothelioma Awareness Day arrives on Sept. 26
For the 17th straight year, the U.S. will mark Mesothelioma Awareness Day on Sept. 26. Established in 2004, the day focuses on the people and families affected by this deadly disease caused by exposure to asbestos. Its mission is to gain wider public attention for...
Mesothelioma: New treatment said to be promising
In Minnesota and throughout the country, many lives have been devastated by an often fatal form of cancer that attacks the lining of the lungs. Most patients who have mesothelioma contracted the disease through exposure to asbestos. A new treatment is showing great...
Family of former university professor sues re mesothelioma
In Minnesota and elsewhere, employers are typically protected against lawsuits for personal negligence filed by injured workers. Instead, injured workers may file claims for benefits under the workers' compensation program. However, the family of a former university...
