Recently in Washington, D.C., sponsoring Senators Edward Markey and Dick Durbin introduced the Reducing Exposure to Asbestos Database (READ) Act to revise the Asbestos Information Act of 1988. The READ Act will make information on asbestos products available to the public so that Americans can see where they are being used in the U.S. The […]
Pemetrexed is the only medication that has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of pleural mesothelioma. Since it was approved in 2004, pemetrexed combined with cisplatin has become standard treatment for mesothelioma patients. Pemetrexed can improve the quality of life and prolong the survival of people suffering from asbestos-related cancer; however, it is […]
Philadelphia mesothelioma lawyers at Shein Law are proud to announce that Benjamin Shein and Bethann Schaffzin Kagan have each been selected as 2015 Super Lawyers. Attorney Shein was also designated as Top 100 Philadelphia and Top 100 Pennsylvania. Attorney Kagan’s recognition includes Top 100 Philadelphia and Top 50 Women. This marks Mr. Shein’s eleventh consecutive […]
Steve Brown has become a superhero in the eyes of the many people he has inspired during his battle with blood cancer. Also known as “RemissionMan,” Brown has endeavored to use his diagnosis of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) to help others who are waging their own wars against cancer. More than just a cancer patient, […]
Pennsylvania House legislators voted overwhelmingly to pass a bill that will equalize patients’ out-of-pocket expenses for oral and intravenous cancer treatments. Pennsylvania is the 35th state, in addition to the District of Colombia, to institute laws that require insurance companies to cover oral chemotherapy drugs under no less favorable terms than traditional infused forms. Most […]
March 30, 2015 – The U.S. government will be launching a new cancer care initiative under President Obama’s Affordable Care Act. The goal of the program is to improve quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries and to manage the rising costs of cancer treatments. Each year, more than 1.6 million people are diagnosed with cancer […]
March 23, 2015 – Once considered a folk remedy for various ailments, vinegar may be finding its place in modern medicine. According to a recent study, the acetic acid in vinegar may be helpful in combating mesothelioma. This is great news for mesothelioma patients who currently have limited treatment options. Mesothelioma, which is caused by […]
More than a dozen students and two staff members from Paulsboro High School were taken to the hospital on Wednesday, March 18, 2105 after being exposed to dangerous chemical fumes at school. Teachers and students reported that a foul odor had been present in the building all week. On Wednesday morning many began to feel […]
March 16, 2015 – Chemotherapy is often the first line of defense for patients suffering from mesothelioma. Many mesothelioma patients are not eligible for surgery at diagnosis, so chemotherapy is the best option for increased survival rates. Citotoxic therapies have their drawbacks, however, and mesothelioma in particular is resistant to chemotherapy. New research surrounding targeted […]
March 9, 2015 – Researchers who are working to develop new mesothelioma treatments are faced with the challenge of minimizing potential side effects. Ideally, effective treatment will selectively target malignant cells without damaging healthy mesothelial cells. Doctors at Universite Nantes have had promising results testing a combination of cisplatin, a chemotherapy drug, and phenethyl isothiocyanate […]
