Mesothelioma News Cancer stricken woman sees asbestos payout halved due to ‘reduced lifespan’ By Mesothelioma News July 24, 2013 July 24, 2013 Mesothelioma News A widow struck by lung cancer caused by washing her husband’s asbestos-soiled overalls has had her A 500,000 compensation nearly halved because her illness has reduced her life expectancy. Cancer stricken woman sees asbestos payout halved due to ‘reduced lifespan’ Verastem gets orphan drug designation in the U.S.