Why COVID-19 is especially dangerous for mesothelioma patients
Most people are aware of the risk to seniors & people with pre-existing health conditions as COVID-19 spreads across the US. Sadly, one group of patients who may be overlooked in times of crisis...
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Studies Show Mesothelioma Patients Are Living Longer
Asbestos is a common building material that was highly praised for its resistance to heat, electricity and corrosion. However, research has shown that the fibers are also highly toxic. Over time,...
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Photoimmunotherapy Offers Hope for Better Mesothelioma Outcomes
Mesothelioma is a malignant form of cancer that is caused by asbestos exposure. Individuals suffering from this deadly disease often have a poor prognosis. In fact, once diagnosed, most mesothelioma...
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How Men Can Stay Strong Despite Mesothelioma This Men’s Health Month
If you’re living with mesothelioma, then you know firsthand the huge tolls it’s taken on your health. But this June – which is National Men’s Health Month – is a time for us to all focus on what we...
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Palliative Treatment Options for Mesothelioma
We know that mesothelioma causes a host of health issues unrelated to its cancerous tumors. As a mesothelioma patient, you’re likely also living with a tremendous amount of stress and anxiety, not to...
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What To Do if You Receive an Asbestos Exposure-Related Diagnosis
Have you been exposed to asbestos in the past at your Louisiana job site, and have been diagnosed with a related illness? If so, you need to reach out to our Louisiana asbestos attorneys to file a...
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Louisiana Communities Near Oil Refineries and Plants at Higher Risk for...
Did you know that if you work at or live next to one of Louisiana’s many oil refineries or plants, you’re at high risk for exposure to a cancer-causing chemical, Benzene? This toxic chemical can cause...
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Clinical Trial on Shrinking Inoperable Mesothelioma Tumors Showing Promising...
Do you or a loved one have inoperable Mesothelioma tumors? If so, keep reading to learn about a promising Phase III clinical trial taking place at the Netherlands Cancer Institute that is showing...
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Why You Need A Support System During Your Mesothelioma Battle
Each year, approximately 3,000 people are diagnosed with mesothelioma, according to 2020 statistics. That’s 3,000 individual diagnoses, 3,000 predictions of a prognosis, and 3,000 people whose lives...
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Former Louisiana Auto Mechanic Wins $8.2 Million Mesothelioma Verdict
In a historic case win, a former Louisiana auto mechanic was awarded $8,261,874 in compensatory damages from his previous employer after repeated exposure to asbestos while on the job. The verdict is...
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How Louisiana Cancer Prevention Programs Are Saving Lives During National...
Did you know that approximately 30-50% of all cancer cases are preventable?! This is why early prevention, detection, and pre screenings are so important. It is more important for those people who are...
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Louisiana Court Allows Worker to Pursue His Negligence Claim For Work-Related...
A small victory occurred when a Louisiana court allowed a worker diagnosed with mesothelioma to continue a negligence claim against his former employer. Sentilles v. Pelnor LLC: What Constitutes...
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Landry & Swarr Appeals to a Former Navy Shipyard Worker with Mesothelioma to...
The attorneys of Landry & Swarr are appealing to people in Louisiana diagnosed with mesothelioma. Please contact us at (504) 299-1214 to discuss financial compensation, particularly Navy Veterans...
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Asbestos Exposure in the Film Industry
This past February, renowned film director, special effects supervisor, and inventor Douglass Trumbull passed away from complications of mesothelioma. He contributed or was responsible for the special...
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The EPA’s Proposal on Banning Asbestos & How It Affects Current and Future...
Recently, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a rule to finally ban asbestos. Chrysotile asbestos is the last type of asbestos in use in the United States. The proposed rule would ban...
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CDC Reports Increase in Mesothelioma Deaths Among Women
According to a new report from the CDC, mesothelioma deaths among women are on the rise. In 1999, 489 women died from mesothelioma (as noted on their death certificates). By 2020 this number rose to...
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Report Finds that BAP1 Mutations Can Help Future Cases of Mesothelioma
According to a new report, Dr. Michele Carbone – an authority on the BAP1 genetic mutation that plays a role in the development of mesothelioma – has found that some carriers of the BAP1 mutation have...
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New Treatments, Aggressive Surgery Show Promise for Mesothelioma Patients
Mesothelioma is infamously aggressive, in part because it’s typically diagnosed late in the course of the disease. This unfortunately leaves few treatment options for those with advanced cases....
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What’s The Difference Between Mesothelioma Settlements Vs. Verdicts?
Both mesothelioma settlements and verdicts are possible outcomes of a mesothelioma lawsuit, but what’s the difference between them? In the most basic terms, a mesothelioma settlement is an agreement...
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How to Find the Most Trustworthy Resources on Mesothelioma
In the aftermath of a mesothelioma diagnosis, many patients are left feeling lost and fearful of what they’re facing. That fear is often compounded by articles full of misinformation on mesothelioma,...
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