Category: <span>asbestos related cancer</span>

New Ruling Favors Secondhand Asbestos Exposure Victims

The California Supreme Court ruled last week that companies remain liable for secondhand asbestos exposure if the toxic material sickens a family member. The ruling may provide a clearer path for plaintiffs outside the workplace to bring legal action against asbestos manufacturers. It will help those harmed by asbestos that was inadvertently brought home by…

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Peritoneal Mesothelioma Grading System Improves Prognosis

The first two-tier grading system for peritoneal mesothelioma has produced a significant subset of patients with an incredible median overall survival of nearly 12 years. That pathology-based grading system should provide patients with a more accurate prognosis, potentially helping doctors design more personalized and effective therapies. “We can tell patients now what the future holds….

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