A recent study of 77 patients with Stage I through III pleural mesothelioma has had some promising results. Researchers had all 77 patients undergo chemotherapy using Alimta and Platinol to shrink the tumors before surgery. 54 patients then had surgery to remove the diseased lung. 40 patients received radiation therapy after their surgeries.

The researchers found that the median survival for the 77 patients was 17 months. However, for the 40 patients who received all three forms of treatment, there was a two year survival rate of 61%. Using multiple treatments could be a viable option for patients with malignant mesothelioma.

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, contact the mesothelioma attorneys of Williams Kherkher at 800-781-3955.

Research into mesothelioma may require an expansion of the definition of asbestos. Currently, the University of Minnesota is conducting a study of 1,200 mine workers and 800 spouses in Iron Range, Minnesota. These people have been exposed to a mineral called taconite through mining and have exposed their families by bringing it home on their clothes.

The mineral has caused medical problems in many of the miners and their family members that greatly resembles asbestosis and mesothelioma. Because of this, asbestos may be redefined to include taconite as a form. However, the study will take about 5 years to complete and any change to the definition of asbestos will likely not occur until then.

If you or someone you know has been exposed to asbestos, contact the asbestos attorneys of Williams Kherkher at 800-781-3955.

Main Street Middle School and the Montpelier School district are suing a flooring company because of the way it handled an asbestos project last summer. The school district incurred damages because the company, Morrison Clark Inc, allegedly mishandled asbestos while cleaning it out of the school. The law suit is asking for $88,000.

A state inspector witnessed activities in the asbestos removal that he believed to be in violation of asbestos control regulations in Vermont. However, there was no asbestos contamination found. Morrison Clark denies any liability in the case. There was no asbestos exposure.

If you or someone you know has been exposed to asbestos, contact the Montpelier asbestos attorneys of Williams Kherkher at 800-781-3955.

According to mesothelioma specialist and oncologist Dr Anne Tsao, patients who do not receive health care from major medical centers with mesothelioma specialties are shortening their survival. Institutions that are outfitted to properly treat the disease can do much more for the patient than a normal health care facility can.

Among the benefits of receiving care from a larger institution are having specialists who are up to date with the latest drug therapies and having doctors who are trained and practiced in procedures like extrapleural pneumonectomy. The doctors and facilities are better equiped to care for mesothelioma patients, and can therefore help them far more.

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, contact the mesothelioma attorneys of Williams Kherkher at 800-781-3955.

The historic Prendergast Library in Jamestown, New York is about to be shut down for approximately three months. The building is undergoing renovations that will require asbestos abatement. The library has given the project to Stohl Environment for a total of about $800,000, and amount the library raised through grants and funds secured by state level officials.

Among the renovations for the building are: replacing the balasts that support light fixtures, installing new electrical wiring and cable in the floor, and installing new seating and tables.There is asbestos present in the ceiling and floor that must be taken care of before any of the renovations can occur.

If you or someone you know has been exposed to asbestos, contact the New York asbestos lawyers of Williams Kherkher at 800-781-3955.