The Best Information on Mesothelioma

The U.S. government is putting some serious money into mesothelioma treatment research, looking for ways to combat this rare but devastating disease. Through the Department of Defense, the government has awarded $2.5 million dollars for clinical trials, $750,000 for individual investigator-initiated research, and $2 million for developing medical technology/therapeutic applications, according to the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation website.

What is Mesothelioma

Malignant mesothelioma is the cancer, usually caused by asbestos exposure that thousands of people, including significant numbers of military personnel are developing and dying from. At a time when the number of cases is still rising, mesothelioma research and testing deserves all the funding and support it can get.
Because the disease is so deadly and moves so quickly, patients are usually told not to expect to live more than two years after diagnosis—some much less. But researchers have been making strides in trying to find ways to detect the disease earlier, when it may not be so resistant to treatment. They’re also working on finding better ways to treat it once it’s been identified, since typical mesothelioma treatments—surgery and chemotherapy, the same as for all types of lung cancers—haven’t been very successful.

If you’ve been given a mesothelioma diagnosis, you have many obstacles to overcome. And in the battle against this aggressive disease, you’ll want allies on your side—emotionally, medically and legally. Once you have found the right doctors and have begun the process of treatment, you may want to find out about your legal rights. We have helped many mesothelioma patients and their families seek compensation for their suffering. We can answer questions about the legal process and guide you even as you are living with mesothelioma. And of course, there is no charge for our assistance. We charge fees only if we win an award for you. Call us, day or night, at 800.443.6353.