LOUISVILLE PERSONAL INJURY BLOG
TTFields treatment for mesothelioma shows promise
Louisville residents with mesothelioma are usually treated by way of chemotherapy. There is another treatment, though, that the FDA has approved for use alongside chemotherapy called TTFields, or Tumor Treating Fields. The treatment makes use of electric fields that disrupt the division of mesothelioma tumor cells, possibly keeping them from spreading uncontrollably. A report written […]
Johnson & Johnson to pay $37.3 million in talc lawsuit
In early September, the drug giant Johnson & Johnson was ordered to pay out $37.3 million on yet another cancer case relating to the asbestos found in a talc-based baby powder. Louisville residents should know that the four plaintiffs allegedly used the baby powder and developed mesothelioma as a result: a rare, aggressive cancer with […]
How mesothelioma affects women
Mesothelioma has always been rarer among women than among men, but the incidence rate among women is still nothing to ignore. While there are 1.93 cases of mesothelioma per 100,000 men in the U.S., there are 0.41 per 100,000 women. Residents of Louisville should know that the number one cause of mesothelioma in both men […]
People who handle insulation at increased mesothelioma risk
The code for what’s reasonable or acceptable for building a home changes all the time in the United States. Common practices in one decade can later wind up being totally different the next. Sometimes, what was once thought to be safe or popular can later turn out to be dangerous. That is certainly the case […]
Tile manufacturers may suffer from asbestos-related diseases
In the 1950s and beyond, asbestos was a substance that was commonly used in the manufacture of a diverse range of products. In addition to construction materials, asbestos was also used in domestic materials such as tiles. Now that the dangerous nature of asbestos is known, it is no longer used in manufacturing products. However, […]
Radiotherapy may not offer benefit for mesothelioma patients
Mesothelioma patients in Kentucky may soon be receiving a different recommended treatment plan from their oncologist. A new study found that prophylactic radiotherapy may not be a successful treatment option for this form of cancer. Prophylactic radiotherapy has been used for over 20 years in the treatment of pleural mesothelioma. The study was done by […]
Mesothelioma and nonexpandable lung
Kentucky residents who have a nonexpandable lung may have malignant mesothelioma. The lungs of people with malignant mesothelioma are unable to expand to the chest wall, which makes it difficult for them to inhale and exhale normally. This inability of the lung to expand properly can be the result of fibrotic changes in the chest […]
GE factory staff may be at risk for asbestos-related illness
General Electric has been a major employer in the Louisville area for some time. Quite a few people commute to Appliance Park every day to clock in for work. Most of those people expect to bring home a decent living wage, as well as benefits that improve the quality of life for their family members. […]
New breath test may detect early-stage mesothelioma
Researchers hope that a test of breath-based biomarkers can help them detect mesothelioma in its early stages. Louisville residents should know that historically, the U.S. has been lagging behind Europe in the use of breath tests to identify cancer. In 2017, a study from Belgium showed the potential benefits of breath tests for asbestos-related conditions […]
A Swallowing Problem May Indicate Mesothelioma (Rare Cancer)
Swallowing problems could be mild and resolve on its own or potentially be something more serious, like the early sign of a mesothelioma cancer diagnosis. Is Difficulty Swallowing a Sign of Mesothelioma? Trouble swallowing may be an early indicator of an early sign indicating a cancer diagnosis of mesothelioma. Medically known as “dysphagia,” this type […]