What’s the Difference Between Mesothelioma and Asbestos Lung Cancer?
The terms “mesothelioma” and “asbestos lung cancer” are often used interchangeably, as both refer to serious lung conditions that are caused by long-term, acute exposure to asbestos. However, not all asbestos-related lung cancers are classified as mesothelioma. It’s important to know the similarities and differences between these conditions if you or a loved one has […]
What’s the Difference Between Mesothelioma and Asbestos Lung Cancer?
You may assume that mesothelioma and asbestos lung cancer are interchangeable terms. But while both are caused by asbestos exposure, these two conditions are different types of cancers, with different symptoms and prognoses. Below, we’ll discuss some of the differences between mesothelioma and asbestos lung cancer, what causes each, and how The Ferraro Law Firm […]
Mesothelioma FAQs: Our Asbestos Lawyers Answer Your Questions
You likely know that asbestos is dangerous, but what is it exactly? How does asbestos endanger your health, and what are your legal rights if you have been exposed? The asbestos lawyers at The Ferraro Law Firm have answered your most frequently asked questions about asbestos and mesothelioma below. For years, too many companies ignored […]
FDA Approves New Mesothelioma Treatment
There are approximately 3,000 new mesothelioma cases diagnosed in the United States each year. Tragically, the average life expectancy for a patient …
7 Common Myths About Mesothelioma and Asbestos Exposure
Asbestos exposure is known to cause mesothelioma, but there are many pervasive myths and misconceptions about this often fatal disease. At The Ferraro Law Firm, we specialize in fighting on behalf of those who have sustained injuries after asbestos exposure, and we’ve heard many of these misconceptions first-hand. In the post below, we’ll debunk 7 […]
Mesothelioma Clinical Trials & Legal Resources After Diagnosis
Doctors continue to encourage more and more mesothelioma patients into clinical trials. Families dealing with a diagnosis of mesothelioma are typically overwhelmed. A patient is often diagnosed with this deadly form of cancer 20 to 50 years after exposure to asbestos. Determining how a victim was exposed, and who is responsible, is just one important […]
Mesothelioma Foundation Awards $500,000 to Research Cure For Mesothelioma
The Meso Foundation — Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation — recently announced it had added an additional $500,000 to put toward researching mesothelioma, bringing the total investment to about $7.6 million. Our mesothelioma lawyers have reported recently about several efforts that are being made to increase the amount of funding and research done to try to not only […]
New York Developer Indicted On Charges After Asbestos Exposure
As our mesothelioma lawyers have reported time and again, mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that takes decades to develop and is typically deadly within a matter of months once diagnosed. Research has shown that mesothelioma has a direct link to asbestos, a natural mineral that for the better part of the 21st Century […]
Researchers Working to Determine if Measles Help In Treating Mesothelioma
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic are looking to figure out if there is a connection between the measles virus and mesothelioma in order to possibly find a cure. Our mesothelioma lawyers have reported time and time again on our Mesothelioma Lawyer Blog that researchers are picking up the pace in terms of looking at mesothelioma. […]
New Drug Granted Orphan Drug Status to Treat Malignant Mesothelioma
CanBas Co., a Japanese-based clinical-stage pharmaceutical company was recently granted orphan drug status by the United States Food and Drug Administration for a new drug that treats advanced malignant pleural mesothelioma, pharmabiz.com reports. Treating mesothelioma is difficult because there is no known cure for this particularly aggressive form of cancer. While pharmacists, scientists and researchers attempt to find […]
