LegalView Updates Its Mesothelioma Information Portal With Information of Treatment Toxicity Level Testing Among Patients

March 16, 2009 (PRLEAP.COM) Health News
Denver, CO — LegalView.info recently amended its mesothelioma information portal with news of a recent study on the use of a mesothelioma treatment and the highest level the treatment can be administered without causing toxic levels of the drug in patients. Researchers are attempting to increase dosage levels of mesothelioma medications in order to provide more adequate treatments for victims of the disease. The study, out of Boston, is utilizing intraoperative intracavitary hyperthermic cisplatin perfusion along with amifostine, to assist in preventing cisplatin toxicity. The drug cisplatin is a common chemotherapy treatment administered to mesothelioma victims and used to treat the mesothelioma side effects. Although the condition is highly fatal, treatments, such as chemotherapy and surgery, are often used to ease the pain caused by the side effects commonly associated with the condition, which can range from difficulty breathing to abdominal pain to bowel obstruction.

Victims of the fatal disease requiring mesothelioma legal help can obtain more detailed information by locating a law firm that specializes in litigation involving the environmental toxin. Development of a mesothelioma lawsuit could result in receiving an award of monetary means as compensation for the side effects and symptoms associated with the deadly illness.

Mesothelioma cancer has been linked to the inhalation of asbestos fibers and dust, especially among those working in the construction industry or employed in a similar industry including that of the mining profession. Asbestos, which is a derivative of the heavily mined mineral vermiculite, was idealized for its fire retardant qualities as well as inexpensive production costs. It was implemented into a wide range of products including insulation of homes and schools, brake pads, pipes, flooring, drywall, etc., until its use was regulated and essentially banned during the 1970s and 1980s. Mesothelioma cancer and the link to asbestos was not discovered for many years as the cancer begins to develop cancerous cells on the interior lining of the lungs and internal organs, but shows no signs or symptoms until years and even decades later.

Patients who have questions about the relationship between mesothelioma and asbestos can learn more by contacting a medical professional as well as a mesothelioma lawyer , who will likely be able to provide a free legal consultation as to the development of a potential mesothelioma case. Such litigation could result in monetary compensation, which can assist a victim in paying for extremely costly medical treatments including chemotherapy, which often hovers around the $3,000 to $4,000 range per treatment. Additionally, by contacting a mesothelioma attorney, a victim will be able to learn about the latest treatment methods as well how to become involved in a mesothelioma clinical trial.

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