There is a battle under way in Beaumont, Texas. The Beaumont Independent School District voted last November to tear down the South Park School, used as a middle school until last year. In response, more than 2,600 residents in the city of 110,000 signed a petition urging the school district to consider alternate plans for adaptive use. The fate of this 1922 building is important to the safety and health of the community. The demolition of this building could prove to be very dangerous because of the tons of asbestos containing materials it harbors.
Removal of asbestos must be done under special procedures. Asbestos removal must be done prior to demolition to keep the material from becoming airborne. Inhaled asbestos fibers can cause serious health problems including mesothelioma, a deadly form of lung cancer. Mesothelioma is a rare but aggressive cancer and it is caused almost exclusively by exposure to asbestos. There is no cure for Mesothelioma.
The district is still in the midst of selecting a company to hire for the project, and will factor in the company's bid and prestige into their decision. It is in everyone’s best interest that the right company and correct procedures in removing the asbestos are used. Incorrect removal can expose many people to asbestos and a wave of asbestos lawsuits against the Beaumont Independent School District and others. Of course, if a child or school official is diagnosed with mesothelioma, the affected parties should consult a mesothelioma asbestos law firm for legal advice.
Because of the nature of the disease and the law surrounding asbestos, mesothelioma litigation is very specialized and complex. It is important that the affected parties consult a mesothelioma cancer attorney. HendlerLaw, a specialized mesothelioma cancer law firm has successfully litigated many asbestos lawsuits. For more information, or help dealing with mesothelioma litigation, call us at 1-800-443-6353, or visit www.mesothelioma-advice.org or www.Hendlerlaw.com.
There is a symposium coming up this summer that will provide the latest information on everything to do with malignant mesothelioma. The
International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma will be held June 10-12, 2010 in Washington D.C.
This from the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation:
The International Symposium on Malignant Mesothelioma is a three-day conference for the entire meso community, including patients, their families, caregivers and advocates.
Learn about mesothelioma treatment options from meso experts from across the world; have your voice heard on Capitol Hill; meet, connect and share experiences and support with other mesothelioma patients and their family members; or connect with others who have lost a loved one to meso.
The Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation is an excellent source of information for anyone suffering from mesothelioma.
Some of the presentations planned for the symposium include:
- Present and Future Trends in Malignant Mesothelioma: Surgical and Researcher Perspective
- Photodynamic Therapy
- Update on Clinical Trials
- Peritoneal Mesothelioma.
For the most up to date information on asbestos risk, the main cause of mesothelioma, visit
www.mesothelioma-advice.org. You'll also find resources for mesothelioma legal advice or contact HendlerLaw at 1-800-443-6353.
Mesothelioma is a deadly disease that usually kills within about two years of being diagnosed. Mesothelioma causes are almost always related to asbestos exposure.
Research indicates that
photodynamic therapy may be a useful treatment for lung cancer, including for early stage mesothelioma. It can help alleviate some of the most uncomfortable lung cancer effects such as difficulty breathing.
Doctors inject a special dye that's used with a specialized light source to find and target cancer cells. The sensitizing agent remains in cancer cells longer than in other cells so that the light that's directed at them can trigger the release of a type of oxygen that destroys the abnormal cells.
Besides directly killing cancer cells, photodynamic therapy for lung cancer is believed to help in two other ways: by damaging blood vessels in the tumor which slows its growth, and by activating the immune system which then attacks the tumor cells.
Because the light cannot penetrate very deeply into tissue, this lung cancer treatment is useful only when tumors are still small and are located near the surface of the body. That is why it may be a useful treatment for early stage mesothelioma since it can reach tumors that lie on the linings of the organs where mesothelioma often begins.
Consult a qualified doctor for mesothelioma medical advice. Meanwhile, our website,
Mesothelioma Advice, can answer many of your questions. And consult one of our qualified attorneys for mesothelioma legal advice. We are here 24/7 to help. 800.443.6353.
The risk of school children being exposed to asbestos fibers is a serious and legitimate concern. Inhaled asbestos fibers can cause serious health problems including mesothelioma, a deadly form of lung cancer. The effects of lung cancer, particularly on children, are devastating.
Because of this asbestos risk, Congress passed the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) in October 30, 1986. The act is designed to protect school children and school employees from exposure to asbestos in school buildings. AHERA required EPA to develop regulations for dealing with asbestos in public and nonprofit private elementary and secondary schools.
The peak years of asbestos use in schools were from 1939 until the 1970s. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that there are asbestos-containing materials in most of the nation’s primary, secondary and charter schools. Asbestos is most commonly used in schools as insulation and in building materials.
The AHERA schools rule requires all public school districts and private schools to conduct an asbestos risk assessment in all school buildings; to develop plans to manage asbestos in schools; and to carry out the plans in a timely fashion. The rule also provides an opportunity for parents, teachers, and other school employees to be informed about the asbestos risks in their children’s schools and become familiar with and involved in their school’s asbestos management program. School officials are required to notify parent, teacher and employee groups about asbestos-related activities.
The EPA developed steps that detail the proper way to deal with asbestos materials in public schools in order to minimize asbestos exposure. Upon finding asbestos in a school building, school officials can develop and carry out a special maintenance plan to ensure that asbestos containing materials are kept in good condition. This is the most common method when the materials are in good condition at the time of initial inspection. School officials can also repair damaged pipe or boiler covering, which is known as thermal system insulation. Another option is to spray the material with a sealant to prevent fiber release – a process called encapsulation. Further, school officials can decide to place a barrier around the materials, which is known as an enclosure. The last option is to remove the asbestos – under special procedures. Only an AHERA-accredited management planner – an asbestos professional with proper training, qualifications, and experience – is authorized to advise school officials on which response action is appropriate for a particular situation. The final selection of the proper method is up to school officials after they receive the advice of the school’s accredited management planner.
Of course, if a child or school official is diagnosed with mesothelioma, the affected parties should consult a mesothelioma asbestos law firm for legal advice. Because of the nature of the disease and the law surrounding asbestos, mesothelioma litigation is very specialized and complex. It is important that the affected parties consult a mesothelioma cancer attorney.
Doctors are continually searching for new weapons to use in mesothelioma lung cancer treatment. One of the most recent drugs shown to give some benefit is carboplatin. Originally designed to help with cancer of the ovaries, it has been shown to help slow disease progression in patients with mesothelioma, the rare but aggressive cancer associated with asbestos exposure.
Carboplatin is often given in combination with other medicines--in the case of mesothelioma a common companion drug is Pemetrexed. Carboplatin can lower your resistance to infection and usually causes nausea and vomiting, sometimes severe. Carboplatin side effects can occur months after taking the drug and may include a host of symptoms such as bloody stool, rash, lower back pain, fever, and more. Carboplatin can also induce blood problems or numbness or tingling in fingers or toes, symptoms somewhat more likely in the elderly.
You should take this drug only under the close supervision of a medical doctor who is familiar with it and knows what to watch out for. Once you know your mesothelioma is being well cared for, be sure to talk with an experienced mesothelioma trial attorney. He or she will help you at no charge determine if you may have a case to obtain compensation for your suffering by filing a mesothelioma lawsuit. Call us at 800.443.6353. Any one of the attorneys can give you sound mesothelioma legal advice.
Researchers are still discovering new sources of
asbestos risk--sometimes in surprising places. A recent report from a panel of Mesothelioma experts in Italy shows that a man who upholstered furniture for a living--and who was diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma--was found to have an unusually high number of asbestos fibers in his lung. This is an unusual instance of connecting
the activities of the upholstering profession to possible asbestos risk. In the U.S. many upholstery cleaning companies also offer air duct cleaning and asbestos abatement services--either of which could cause significant exposure.
Exposure to asbestos fibers can occur if someone who's worked doing these types of work comes into the home and bits of asbestos remaining on their clothes or hair fall onto carpets or upholstery. Homeowners of older homes, especially if remodeling or other tearing down or out is going on, may put themselves, their family members, and their neighbors at risk. Anyone can easily be breathing in these deadly fibers without even being aware of it.
While you can view
images of asbestos types, it's important to realize that you can't know
what asbestos looks like in a particular product. The best and only way to be sure is to have a professional
asbestos risk assessment done in your home or workplace.
Visit
www.mesothelioma-advice.org for more information on asbestos exposure, potential medical consequences, and how to get help with
mesothelioma legal advice if you've been diagnosed.
There is so much information out there these days on asbestos and mesothelioma. How do you keep up? Where do you get the best answers about mesothelioma causes, symptoms and treatments? This blog is an effort to help you navigate some of the better resources for answers to those and other questions, from comprehensive medical information to the best mesothelioma legal advice.
One of those resources is
www.Mesothelioma-advice.org. You'll find extensive information about asbestos risk, lung cancer effects, symptoms of mesothelioma and more.
Mesothelioma can be a very complex disease to understand. What is pleural mesothelioma? Find out
here.
Did you know Pemextred (trade name Alimta) may be used with cisplatin for mesothelioma treatment when surgery is not an option?
Read more here.For more information about asbestos risks and other issues concerning mesothelioma lung cancer, I encourage you to see our extensive resource site
www.mesothelioma-advice.org. Or call us 24 hours a day at 1-800-443-6353.
If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma lung cancer, you face an uphill battle to preserve your quality of life. When your insurance does not cover all your expenses—or you have no insurance at all—finding a way to pay for expensive mesothelioma medications only adds to the anxiety and fear you and your family may already be feeling.
Fortunately, there are ways to get help with the costs of these medications. Certain hospitals have financial aid programs and several of the larger pharmaceutical companies offer patient assistance programs for those who meet specific income and eligibility requirements.
• Bristol-Myers Squibb, which makes one of the leading mesothelioma treatment drugs Cisplatin, has several patient assistance programs available.
• Eli-Lilly, manufacturer of Alimta and Gemzar, has its PatientOne oncology patient assistance program.
• Pfizer, which makes components of several chemotherapy medications, also makes Ellence for treating mesothelioma and offers help through itsFirstResource program.
Whether you have insurance or not, be sure to contact the appropriate department of your hospital to find out about possible financial assistance programs—for medications, hospital treatment, and doctor care. That kind of assistance is often available if your income and circumstances fit their requirements. And many non-profit hospitals are required by federal law to offer some degree of financial assistance to eligible patients.
If you have mesothelioma lung cancer and you believe you may have suffered asbestos exposure some time during your work—or if you lived with someone who may have had such exposure—do not hesitate to speak confidentially with a qualified mesothelioma attorney. Only an attorney experienced in pursuing successful asbestos lawsuits can give you the kind of solid mesothelioma legal advice you need at this time. Don’t hesitate to consult an expert to find out if you may have a viable case and may potentially be able to receive significant compensation for you and your family’s suffering.
We are here 24/7. And we will give you answers—at no charge—based on our considerable experience helping clients just like you. Call us at 800.443.6353.
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