On behalf of Wylder Corwin Kelly LLP | Sep 1, 2020 | mesothelioma
Each year in Illinois, a number of people are diagnosed with mesothelioma. This rare type of cancer is caused by asbestos exposure, and most people who contract it are exposed to high levels of asbestos at their jobs. Understanding the risk factors for mesothelioma...
On behalf of Wylder Corwin Kelly LLP | Jul 30, 2020 | mesothelioma
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,...
On behalf of Wylder Corwin Kelly LLP | Jul 23, 2020 | Asbestos, mesothelioma
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...
On behalf of Wylder Corwin Kelly LLP | Jul 10, 2020 | 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...
On behalf of Wylder Corwin Kelly LLP | Jun 5, 2020 | mesothelioma
Illinois residents may be familiar with mesothelioma, a rare but aggressive cancer usually caused by exposure to the mineral asbestos. This cancer affects the mesothelium, or lining around the lungs, heart and other internal organs. While pleural mesothelioma, the...
On behalf of Wylder Corwin Kelly LLP | May 7, 2020 | mesothelioma
In Illinois and across the U.S., mesothelioma is a serious medical issue. Malignant mesothelioma is a type of cancer that happens in the thin layer of tissue covering most internal organs. This layer is known as the mesothelium. Mesothelioma is an aggressive and...
On behalf of Wylder Corwin Kelly LLP | Apr 20, 2020 | mesothelioma
Exposure to asbestos is thought to be a leading factor in developing mesothelioma, a rare but serious form of cancer. This cancer affects the lining around internal organs, most often impacting the lungs, but it can also be found on the lining of the heart and...
On behalf of Wylder Corwin Kelly LLP | Mar 3, 2020 | mesothelioma
Like many people, you may see commercials and other advertisements about mesothelioma and think you know everything about this disease. However, it is important to understand that some of the information you think you know may not be correct. You may think that you...
On behalf of Wylder Corwin Kelly LLP | Jan 22, 2020 | mesothelioma
Cancer is always a difficult disease to deal with regardless of where it is in your body or how advanced it is. Some cancers are known to be more difficult to fight than others. One of the toughest to treat is mesothelioma. This cancer affects the mesothelium, which...
On behalf of Wylder Corwin Kelly LLP | Nov 6, 2019 | mesothelioma
When it comes to malignment mesothelioma, the consequences can be staggering. When someone is diagnosed with malignment mesothelioma, they may have to deal with physical complications in addition to stress and financial issues due to health care. Moreover, the toll of...
