For the first time in 15 years, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new treatment for mesothelioma.

Cooney & Conway has resolved a multi-million-dollar maritime asbestos case on behalf of a Michigan man.

Asbestos has been listed among ten chemicals The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will evaluate for potential health and environmental risks under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The ten chemicals under evaluation were chosen from a list of 90 selected chemicals based on their potential for hazard and exposure, among other considerations.

In the 1950s, Johnny Lattner was the pride of Oak Park, Illinois. A standout football player at Fenw

For many years, industries used asbestos for a wide range of uses and applications. The inert material became a valuable asset in the field of industrial chemistry. Asbestos is resistant to extreme temperatures and most chemicals. It does not evaporate into the air, nor dissolve in water. It has no smell or odor and does not migrate through soil. In short, it appeared to be a wondrous material with limitless practical uses. However, as the research began to show the dangers of inhaling asbestos fibers on the job site, it became clear that there were many employees working in industries at risk for asbestos exposure.

The earlier cancer is discovered, the greater the chances of successfully fighting it.  Advances in medicine are helping to put earlier detection within closer reach. 

Mesothelioma is a cancerous disease that primarily affects the cells that line the lungs and peritoneum. Mesothelioma is often attributed to exposure to asbestos fibers through work sites or products containing asbestos. The delayed onset of symptoms, or latency period, can be as long as 20 years after exposure.

Mesothelioma may be considered a rare disease, but anyone whose life it has touched knows how devast

It is relatively common for multiple people in the same family to develop mesothelioma, leading some to believe there is a genetic link present. Let's take a look at the truth about mesothelioma, risk factors, and how genetics come into play.