Epithelioid Mesothelioma Cancer: Prognosis, Symptoms & Treatments

Epithelioid mesothelioma is said to be the most common form of mesothelioma. This type of cancer is responsible for over half of all diagnosed cases. Epithelioid mesothelioma develops in the mesothelium that surrounds certain organs. Epithelium provides many important functions such as filtration, secretion, protection, and absorption.

Prognosis for patients with epithelioid mesothelioma is very bleak. The average survival time after diagnosis is approximately six months.

Symptoms can occur after 20 to 40 years of being exposed to asbestos. It is very difficult to diagnose because doctors may not consider mesothelioma as the illness due to the similarities in symptoms from common illnesses, like pneumonia or bronchitis. Symptoms include:

Severe chest painFatigue and weaknessWeight lossLoss of appetitePersistent dry cough

Treatments vary depending on the stage of the cancer in addition to the overall health and age of the patient. There are also differences in the way each type of cancer responds to treatment. Aggressive treatment is sometimes appropriate depending on the stage of the cancer. In general, patients diagnosed with malignant epithelioid mesothelioma have a better prognosis than patients with sarcomatoid mesothelioma.

If you or a loved one has had a diagnosis of epithelioid mesothelioma, it may be in your best interest to get a second opinion from an oncology specialist so that an accurate diagnosis can be confirmed. Appropriate treatment is based on the accuracy of the diagnosis.

Also, if you or a loved one has received a diagnosis of epithelioid mesothelioma, you should enlist the service of an experienced mesothelioma attorney or law firm. In most cases, asbestos exposure victims are entitled to receive compensation for their many losses, which may include:

Medical costsLoss of employabilityLoss of incomeEmotional sufferingPain and sufferingAnd future losses due to mesothelioma

Contact a mesothelioma lawyer today to give you the help you deserve.

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Federal Court Protects Alimta Against Generic Competitor

Eli Lilly & Co. has won its case in Federal court in Delaware where it sought to protect its patent for the drug Alimta.  Alimta (pemetrexed for injection) now marketed by Eli Lilly & Co. (“Lilly”) was developed in clinical trials by Lilly in the early 1990s after it was discovered that disodium pemetrexed, the active ingredient of Alimta, was very effective when dosed in a concentrated liquid for treating mesothelioma and other forms of lung cancer.

Since its approval by the FDA in 2004, Alimta has been used in conjunction with another chemotherapy drug, Cisplatin, to treat patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma.  Malignant pleural mesothelioma (“MPM”) is a form of cancer that forms in the lining of the lung and is caused by exposure to asbestos fibers.  Symptoms of mesothelioma typically do not begin to develop until decades after exposure, and after the cancer has reached advanced stages.

Treatment options for any late stage cancer but particularly mesothelioma are limited and cannot be curative so therefore focus on palliative relief and improving quality of life.   Standard therapies for mesothelioma include surgery (when possible,) chemotherapy and radiation therapy.  Alimta is one of the most commonly used drugs in chemotherapy to treat mesothelioma.

The combination of Alimta and Cisplatin has been used to slow or shrink MPM in patients and has provided a treatment option in many cases where surgery was not an option due to the patient’s health or age.   Clinical trials offered through the National Cancer Institute (NCI) are constantly searching for new combination therapies or drugs that might help lengthen survival times and improve quality of life.

The Federal court found that Eli Lilly & Co.’s patent would be infringed upon if Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries, Ltd. was allowed to market a generic version of Alimta in the United States.  Eli Lilly & Co. claimed their patent does not expire until 2016.

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Asbestos Dumped Illegally in Ohio

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) announced that would press criminal charges in an increased effort to find those who had illegally dumped 60 bags of asbestos waste in two areas in Toledo, Ohio. The dump was done sometime between October 30 and November 5. The Ohio EPA is asking any individual who has knowledge of the dumping to contact them. If identified, criminal charges could be filed – particularly if it can be proved that the dumping was both deliberate and negligent.

Investigators found 60 bags and a total of about 100 cubic feet of asbestos whose origin remains unknown. They assume that both the dumps were done by the same person and suggest that the waste likely came from a large building rather than a single-family home.

Mesothelioma, which is almost exclusively caused by asbestos, is one of the most deadly and aggressive forms of cancer and claims nearly 3,000 lives in the United States alone. These 3,000 lives were most likely exposed to asbestos used in the 1970's as a fire retardant and as insulation used in many buildings. Mesothelioma is caused by the inhalation of this mineral, but there are no early symptoms and it can take over 30 years to diagnose. Most victims do not realize they have the disease until it is too late.

A third dump site, which was just found contains an additional 28 bags of asbestos with materials that are similar to what had been found earlier at the other two locations.  The third site was located after an anonymous phone call was placed.

Contact Legal View anytime to learn how you and loved ones can protect yourselves from asbestos. LegalView has  lawyers available to help you determine your legal rights. Contact LegalView for a free mesothelioma law consultation at 866-9LAW-NOW. Our operators are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. 1-866-952-9669.

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This entry was posted on Wednesday, January 19th, 2011 at 7:18 am and is filed under Asbestos & Mesothelioma. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

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Can Asbestos Exposure in Schools Lead to Mesothelioma?

Many Americans know that exposure to asbestos causes mesothelioma cancer. Asbestos is a substance that was commonly used in building materials in the last century. This is why when this lung cancer is mentioned, those that worked in the construction and production industries are thought of as the victims. This being the case: Can asbestos exposure in schools lead to Mesothelioma cancer?

Medical professional have documented that many of victims of Mesothelioma cancer are students and teachers that were exposed to asbestos on their campuses. Students and teachers did not know about the present of the substance and its deadly affects. The companies knew of the harmful effects of these materials however, they preferred the use them over other less harmful materials. Administrator did not mind the use of asbestos because of the cost of the materials and it fireproof qualities. It just made good sense.

American campuses had many types of asbestos products and student, teachers, and staff was not aware that even short-term exposure to asbestos could mean dealing with Mesothelioma cancer in the future. They were not only exposed during construction but also during repair and even during removal of the hazardous substance.

Teachers and students also unwittingly exposed others like parents, siblings and spouses. Even limited exposure to the substance increased the chance of a person developing mesothelioma in later years sometimes 30 to 40 years after exposure. The percentage of probability increases with the length of asbestos exposure.

When people inhale asbestos fibers into their lungs it clings to the thin lining of the lungs called the mesothelium. Then tumors develop around the fibers and sometimes in other parts of the body. When these tumors grow large enough, they cause the Mesothelioma cancer victim pain, discomfort and other symptoms.

The majority of the time Mesothelioma cancer is not found until the infection is too significant to be treated. Often treatment of mesothelioma is just for the comfort of the victim. These patients rarely survive more than a year or two. To date there is no effective treatment for this deadly form of cancer.

So, asbestos exposure on school and campuses can lead to Mesothelioma cancer in the future. Because of this, it is important for those who believe they have been exposed to asbestos on the countries campuses to be screened regularly even if they are not displaying symptoms. It is also vital that they contact an experienced Mesothelioma lawyer to see if they are due any compensation. Screening and treatment of this cancer is very costly.

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