Mesothelioma is an aggressive form of cancer, and it is often diagnosed at a late stage. Unfortunately, that often means that removing the cancer by surgical means is no longer possible. Even if surgery is practical, it can be hard go remove all of the cancer from...
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Do I have to file a lawsuit to get compensation for mesothelioma?
If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma or asbestos-lung cancer, every moment of your time is precious. Even though you may be entitled to compensation from a company that exposed you to the substance, you may be reluctant to spend your time litigating a claim....
Mesothelioma is not just a “men’s disease”
Many Minnesotans know all too much about the risks of asbestos exposure. After several years of using asbestos across industries, the risk became clear. Particularly when years later, many workers faced diagnoses of mesothelioma, a rare cancer at the time. However,...
Are Minnesota refractory workers at greater risk for mesothelioma?
Refractory workers – those who build or work around insulation, furnaces and kilns – may be at greater risk of developing mesothelioma, a deadly form of cancer. This is because refractory ceramic fibers (RCFs) can be inhaled, and some studies have shown adverse...
How is mesothelioma different from other lung cancers?
If you have symptoms that could indicate a serious lung problem – chest pain, chronic cough, shortness of breath, lumps, or unexplained weight loss – you may have wondered if it could be mesothelioma or lung cancer. What’s the difference? They’re both very serious and...
What can I do to prove work caused my mesothelioma?
Getting a mesothelioma diagnosis is life-changing, to say the least. You may have feared it was the cause of your symptoms after learning about the risks of asbestos, as well as how commonplace the substance was in the past. According to the Minnesota Department of...
There is a long latency period for mesothelioma
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...
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...
