On behalf of Wylder Corwin Kelly LLP | Nov 18, 2020 | Asbestos, mesothelioma
In October, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the combined use of two drugs as a primary treatment for mesothelioma that is inoperable. The FDA approved the combination of Opdivo with Yervoy as a primary treatment for malignant pleural mesothelioma, or...
On behalf of Wylder Corwin Kelly LLP | Oct 30, 2020 | mesothelioma
Welding in Illinois and throughout the country involves working around intense heat using a rod often coated with asbestos. The coating is supposed to keep the rod from getting damaged by fire. However, the asbestos coating can lead to mesothelioma in workers....
On behalf of Wylder Corwin Kelly LLP | Oct 19, 2020 | mesothelioma
In most cases, people in Illinois struggling with mesothelioma developed this rare, often deadly form of cancer due to contact with asbestos on the job. Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects the lining of the lungs and other organs. While it is caused by...
On behalf of Wylder Corwin Kelly LLP | Sep 23, 2020 | mesothelioma
Though the use of asbestos has been curbed here in the U.S., Illinois residents may be living or working where there are old building materials containing this mineral. Auto mechanics can be exposed to it, too, since it is still used in brake pads and lining, among...
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...
