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Asbestos exposure may seem like a relic of the past since the dangers of asbestos have been known for decades and asbestos is now tightly controlled and no longer used in new buildings or other common products. Unfortunately, mesothelioma lawyers in Boston know that people continue to be exposed to asbestos far too frequently. Not only that, but new cases of mesothelioma and asbestosis are diagnosed every day as people who were exposed decades ago finally become ill as a result of the damage the asbestos fibers have done to their bodies over decades. flying-bricks-1077693-m.jpg

As a new National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health study reveals that Americans are still losing hundreds of thousands of years of productive life because of asbestos, it is more important than ever before for employers and employees to be aware that there are still significant risks that workers will be exposed to and injured by asbestos.
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Asbestos lawsuits and claims related to mesothelioma and asbestosis continue to arise every day as more and more people get sick because they were exposed to asbestos at some point in their lives. Mesothelioma lawyers in Boston know that many plaintiffs face an uphill battle in obtaining full and fair compensation for serious illnesses caused by asbestos exposure, especially as many asbestos manufacturers have gone bankrupt or companies have gone out of business.

Still, plaintiffs continue to prevail in lawsuits and recover the funds they deserve. For example, several recent cases have brought good news for asbestos victims.
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Mesothelioma is an incurable cancer with a very low survival rate. Boston mesothelioma lawyers know that the average length of time a person survives with mesothelioma is just nine to 12 months. Because of the devastating consequences of a mesothelioma diagnosis, it is essential to do everything possible to avoid the risk factors that can result in the development of mesothelioma. gravel-pit-1421915-m.jpg

For most patients diagnosed with mesothelioma, the cause of their condition is exposure to asbestos. Asbestos is made of naturally occurring silicate fibers that, when breathed in, can become lodged in the lining of the lungs as well as in the stomach lining. The fibers cause irritation that, over decades, can eventually result in the development of mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis. Because of the tremendous risks associated with asbestos and the high fatality rates of those exposed, asbestos is largely banned from most products and is tightly regulated today. However, people continue to develop mesothelioma. One study recently took a look at whether this deadly cancer may be caused by taconite dust.
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Mesothelioma lawyers in Boston know that mesothelioma is one of the most difficult cancers to cure, with a very low five-year survival rate. Research is continually being done to try to help mesothelioma victims, many of whom are sick because they were exposed to asbestos on the job or through the use of products with dangerous silicate fibers. chest-xray-262068-m.jpg

One recent clinical trial has provided some important information on a surgery that may be a method of treatment for mesothelioma patients. The surgery is called video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS).
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From 1999 to 2010, more than 427,000 life years were lost as a result of patients dying an early death due to asbestosis and mesothelioma. This data comes from a new study conducted by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health published in the American Journal of Occupational Medicine. gravestones-951616-m.jpg

Our Boston mesothelioma lawyers know that both asbestosis and mesothelioma are caused by exposure to asbestos that may have occurred decades ago. The long period of time before asbestos-related illnesses manifest, coupled with the fact that many manufacturers have gone bankrupt, can make it difficult for victims to recover compensation when early death occurs. Still, the tremendous costs in terms of life lost that this study reveals underscores the importance of victims being fully and fairly compensated for the devastation asbestos exposure has caused.
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Our Boston mesothelioma lawyers know that many victims who developed mesothelioma as a result of exposure to asbestos fibers were exposed on the job. However, there were also a lot of products that were widely sold for decades that contained asbestos. One such product was a patented “Micronite” filter found in Kent cigarettes. untitled-1391828-m.jpg

Lorillard Tobacco introduced Kent cigarettes with the Micronite filter in 1952, with the filter containing a form as asbestos that the Sacramento Bee describes as “particularly virulent.” The product with the asbestos-filter remained on the market until it was changed in 1956. Decades later, Lorilland Tobacco faced numerous lawsuits because of the filter as did the company, Hollingsworth & Vose, that supplied the filter material containing the asbestos.
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Firefighters are exposed not just to smoke, but also to chemicals and old building materials when they save people’s lives while fighting fires. Unfortunately, our Boston mesothelioma lawyers know that many of the buildings where firefighters do their work have asbestos materials within them. This puts firefighters at risk of developing asbestos-related illnesses including mesothelioma. firefighter-2-1136135-m.jpg

A new report from the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) underscores just how serious the increased risk of mesothelioma is for firefighters. As the CDC reports, firefighters as a population had two times greater the rate of mesothelioma than the population as a whole. The new NIOSH study was the first to identify an increased risk of mesothelioma among firefighters and it is cause for major concern as mesothelioma can be difficult to treat and has a high fatality rate.
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Our Boston mesothelioma lawyers know that survival rates for mesothelioma are low because the cancer is difficult to treat and because the cancer is often not diagnosed until it has advanced. Traditional cancer treatments including chemotherapy and radiation can lead to cure under some circumstances or can prolong survival, slow the growth of cancer and relieve pain. apple-1427461-m.jpg

Patients suffering from mesothelioma naturally want to do everything possible to maximize the chances of a successful treatment outcome. Now, new research from China indicates that simply changing the way in which you eat can potentially have a direct bearing on your chances against this aggressive cancer.
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Researchers worldwide have been seeking out a treatment and cure for the deadly asbestos-related cancer, mesothelioma. Currently, there is no known cure and victims face a fatal prognosis; however, new research is raising hope for doctors and mesothelioma patients after finding that copper stores may have significant benefits for mesothelioma patients and others fighting against cancer.

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According to recent publications, copper may offer a promising opportunity for patients living and fighting the deadly cancer, mesothelioma. Our Massachusetts mesothelioma attorneys are dedicated to protecting victims and their families after asbestos exposure. We are dedicated to investigating every case and will work strategically to help mesothelioma patients collect the compensation they deserve. In addition to helping our patients recovery support, we are committed to raising awareness and keeping abreast of worldwide developments in mesothelioma treatments.

Copper is a trace mineral associated with angiogenisis, the growth of new blood vessels, which are necessary to supplementing nutrients to healthy organs as well as mesothelioma tumors. The body also needs copper to produce bone, tissues and to absorb iron. A healthy person with insufficient copper may suffer from joint pain, anemia and other problems with the immune system.
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Cancer patients, including those who suffer from mesothelioma, are one of many groups that stand to benefit from the Affordable Care Act. In the United States, it has been common practice for private insurance companies to ban mesothelioma patients because of their “preexisting conditions.” While for some the issue is political, for others, access to affordable care could make the difference between life and death.

Mesothelioma is a lung disorder, often linked to asbestos exposure. While some victims may contract the disease immediately after exposure, it can take decades for some diagnoses. Our mesothelioma attorneys in Massachusetts are dedicated to helping the victims and families of mesothelioma get the care and financial support they need to treat and manage the disease. We are also committed to raising awareness about mesothelioma treatment and in helping families collect compensation for their losses related to asbestos exposure.

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Some victims of mesothelioma have been unable to get access to treatment because of insurance limitations. For victims of mesothelioma, the consequences are severe and treatment is critical, not only to improving quality of life but to provide a chance of survival. The Affordable Care Act is slated to become fully effective on January 1, 2014. Enrollment began earlier this month with a backlash from members of Congress who have been seeking to defund the controversial law.
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