3 Factors that Impact a Mesothelioma Prognosis
We know that when it comes to forming prognoses of cancer patients, doctors often rely on staging systems that describe the physical extent of the malignancy. However, when it comes to mesothelioma, arriving at an opinion may be more challenging.
Read MoreCan a Modified Form of a Human Virus Kill Cancer?
In the right hands, viruses can actually be beneficial. One biopharmaceutical company is developing a virus-based therapy that may one day help treat lung cancer, including cases caused by asbestos exposure.
Read MoreNew Device may Assist Diagnosis of Lung Cancer Caused by Asbestos Exposure
At Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, which is Israel’s oldest university, scientists joined forces with the device manufacturer Alpha Szenszor to develop a product that can diagnose lung cancer simply by analyzing samples of the air that individuals exhale.
Read MoreWorkers’ Family Members are at Risk for Asbestos Exposure
At Kazan Law, we see too many stories about how the loved ones of these individuals are also in danger of asbestos exposure because of the workers’ tainted clothing.
Read MoreHow to Protect Yourself from Naturally-Occurring Asbestos
If left undisturbed, naturally occurring asbestos does not pose a health risk to people, but careless human activity can increase the likelihood that asbestos fibers become airborne.
Read MoreAuto Industry Asbestos Victims Make Major Contributions to Find Cure for Mesothelioma
At age 66, Gordon Bankhead had 34 years of experience in the service and repair of heavy duty vehicles as a Parts Man, with most of his career spent at Sea-Land Shipping Company in Oakland, California. He regularly handled asbestos-containing brakes, and was present for the inspection, replacement, grinding, and blowing out of asbestos-containing brakes. […]
Read MoreInternational Cancer Group Loses Credibility Over Ties to Asbestos Proponents
One disturbing story currently unfolding is the participation of a branch of the World Health Organization (WHO) at a recent conference which, according to some people, was coordinated with underlying intentions of obstructing efforts to curb the use of chrysotile.
Read MoreNew Kazan Law Partner Justin Bosl and His Drive for Justice
Last week I announced that two new partners and two new associates have joined Kazan Law. Along with Joe Satterley, our newest partner is Justin Bosl, who joined our firm in 2004 as a law clerk and became an associate in 2006. Having grown up as an attorney here at Kazan Law, I am pleased […]
Read MoreShocking Discoveries on Researchers Downplaying Side Effects of Drugs for Mesothelioma and Other Cancers
Reuters Health recently reported on a disturbing trend in which researchers seem to be downplaying the side effects of the drugs that they study.
Read MoreStill Progress to be Made in the Fight Against Asbestos
One researcher from Australia recently published an editorial in the journal Occupational and Environmental Medicine, in which he reviewed the past successes and current challenges of banning the use of asbestos around the world.
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