Recent Mesothelioma Medical Breakthroughs
If you’ve read about malignant pleural mesothelioma online, then at first glance, it may have seemed as though there are just a few treatment options for MPM patients. However, researchers in dozens of U.S. laboratories are working diligently to develop new and more effective diagnostic tests, chemotherapies, surgeries and biological tools for attacking the disease. […]
Read MoreNutritional Information for Mesothelioma or Lung Cancer Patients
Having mesothelioma or lung cancer can be exhausting at times, and so is caring for a family member who has either one. Still, you can rest easy knowing that you have untiring patient advocates waiting for you at Kazan, McClain, Lyons, Greenwood and Harley. In our nearly 40 years of experience helping people make informed […]
Read MoreCanary in the Mine Trailer: Revealing Truths about the Canadian Asbestos Industry
Length: 2:07 “When workers complained they could see the fibers in the air, it was remedied by darkening the windows so the sunlight would not hit the fibers.” Watch this 2-minute trailer of Canary in the Mine, a short documentary that reveals the personal and political ramifications of one of Canada’s most controversial industries: the […]
Read MoreA Soldier’s Story of the Hazards of Asbestos-Containing Brakes and Clutches
“I will live till I die and then I will be dead for a hell of a long time.” –Retired U.S. Army soldier Haskell “Bud” Stillman in his memoirs, He Bleeds Olive Drab Bud Stillman, 82, spent 20 years as a decorated soldier. During his first tour of duty in the U.S. Army, he served […]
Read MoreStrategies for Coping with a Mesothelioma Diagnosis
If you recently learned that you have mesothelioma, you have probably been feeling lots of different emotions, like anxiety, sadness, anger, guilt, confusion or loneliness. You may even feel numb, like your brain has shut off your emotions. This is totally normal; most people with mesothelioma react this way. In our almost 40 years of […]
Read MoreCanada’s Anti-Asbestos Movement Gains Steam
Despite the fact that Canada is one of the few developed countries to still attempt to be active in the asbestos trade, its citizenry has largely been a vocal opponent of the industry. A variety of Conservative politicians – including Prime Minister Stephen Harper – and industry executives have been working hard to reinvigorate the […]
Read MoreMesothelioma and Pain: What to Expect and How to Manage It
If you have mesothelioma, you’ve probably begun to experience some pain. With that pain can come worries about what lies ahead. This is totally understandable. It’s natural to worry about pain and to have questions about dealing with the discomfort of mesothelioma. Fortunately, you and your family have lots of palliative care options to choose […]
Read MoreThe Stages of Mesothelioma: What Can I Expect After My Diagnosis?
It’s numbing, in a way, to discover that you have malignant pleural mesothelioma, but this feeling doesn’t last. What comes next? With a little help from friends, family, doctors and legal counsel, your shock can quickly turn to concern, hope and even optimism. At Kazan, McClain, Lyons, Greenwood and Harley, we’ve spent decades helping the […]
Read MoreCanadian Asbestos Mine Operation Files for Bankruptcy
The worldwide medical community has agreed for nearly five decades that asbestos exposure could cause a number of serious illnesses including malignant mesothelioma and asbestosis. However, that has not stopped Canada from continuing to mine and export the naturally occurring substance. Despite the efforts of the Conservative government and the shameful lobbying of industry groups, […]
Read MoreSafe Demolition Essential to Avoid Asbestos Exposure
Demolition projects are rife with hazards and not just those that come from falling debris and heavy machinery. The presence of asbestos in a building that is to be torn down presents a number of dangers as such work can allow the naturally occurring mineral’s fibers to become airborne, which can have deadly consequences. The […]
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