In some good news for Illinois cancer patients and those around the country, according to the National Cancer Institute, the new drug LMB-100 offers some hope. Mesothelioma is a rare, difficult to treat cancer that alters the thin-membrane cells surrounding the heart,...
Understanding how an asbestos injury claim is approved
Asbestos is a prime example of a product that was manufactured long ago without the consideration of its long-term effects. With its microscopic fibers that can be breathed in, this type of insulation can cause deadly conditions like mesothelioma. Unfortunately, many...
Study reveals no safe level of asbestos exposure
People diagnosed with mesothelioma in Illinois just curious commonly want to know what amount of asbestos causes mesothelioma and a safe level of exposure to asbestos. There is no safe level of exposure to asbestos. Even one exposure to a small amount of asbestos...
Managing asbestos pollution moves to state officials
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it is relinquishing its responsibility to protect the towns of Troy and Libby, Montana, from asbestos contamination. The responsibility will now become the job of state regulators. Both towns gained the attention of...
New drug shows promise for mesothelioma
A new medication has shown to be safe for mesothelioma patients in advanced stages. This could give patients more treatment options in Illinois. Malignant pleural mesothelioma is a cancer that develops in the membranes of the lungs. Patients typically live 12 months...
