Mesothelioma has long been one of the most difficult cancers to treat due to its highly aggressive nature and difficulty in identifying through early detection methods. For the past two decades, medical researchers have been dedicated to advancing mesothelioma treatment and improving the survival rates of mesothelioma patients. There has been much advancement over the past several [...]
Robot Science: A Potential Breakthrough in Mesothelioma Treatment
When someone is diagnosed with mesothelioma, it can feel like the bad news is just beginning. They are faced with looming medical bills and invasive treatments, not to mention a not-so-sunny survival rate among most mesothelioma patients. Much like other mesothelioma patients, when 67-year-old Carlos Tarazon was diagnosed with the disease, he was given little [...]
“Asbestos: U.S Toxic Trade” Press Conference to Reveal Even More Bad News About Asbestos in America
When it comes to asbestos, it seems that there is never an end to bad news. Just when you think that the asbestos industry cannot possibly be capable of doing anything else to harm or misdirect the public, something new arises. Even after all of the deaths caused by mesothelioma, the endless string of court cases that [...]
U.S. Surgeon General Makes Vital Statement in the Fight Against Asbestos
At Baron and Budd, it’s common knowledge that any type of asbestos exposure is dangerous and should be considered unacceptable. Unfortunately, the asbestos industry continues to perpetuate the idea that the dangers of asbestos exposure can be managed in a controlled environment or that certain types of asbestos are “safer” than others. Under this false guise of [...]
The Beginning of Global Asbestos Awareness Week: “Asbestos: One Word. One World. One Week.”
Unfortunately, many people believe that asbestos is already banned in the U.S. and are not concerned with the dangers of asbestos exposure. This general misunderstanding has allowed the asbestos industry to quietly continue to import the toxic substance into the U.S. Medical research shows that there is no safe level of asbestos exposure and the [...]
How You Can Participate in National Asbestos Awareness Week
National Asbestos Awareness Week (NAAW) will begin on Monday, April 1st and Baron and Budd would like to share some simple ways that you can take part in raising awareness that can make a big difference. Many people who have been affected by asbestos disease can feel isolated and unaware of how to make their [...]
Taking Matters Into Your Own Hands in the Fight Against Asbestos
Unless you have already been affected by asbestos disease, the term mesothelioma can sound like its from another language. For many people, we hear the word “asbestos” and know that it is not good but don’t know exactly why. Another common misconception is that those ambiguous dangers associated with asbestos are a thing of the past. Unfortunately, you [...]
Size Matters: Measuring Lung Volume to Determine Effectiveness of Mesothelioma Treatment
When it comes to mesothelioma treatment, monitoring the progress and effectiveness of therapy can be more than a little difficult. Mesothelioma doctors monitor the size of a patient’s tumor to determine whether the prescribed treatment is working or not. Monitoring the size of a tumor, however, is more complex than just evaluating its size alone. Researchers [...]
