New Drug Could Aid Mesothelioma Victims
By John Curran
The number of medications in trial stages is enormous. For victims of asbestos-related mesothelioma side effects, a drug that treats aggressive cancers could be a boon for their wellbeing. Abraxane was recently approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration for certain lung cancers.
Abraxane is for patients who cannot have tumors excised or where radiation therapy would not be effective. Mesothelioma asbestos class action lawsuit lawyers would be quick to note, of course, that there are no clinical studies relating to mesothelioma itself. However, the treatment of lung cancer and asbestos side effects is often similar.
Along with recent genetic mapping, asbestos-related mesothelioma patients have a better outlook than they did just a few short years ago. Unfortunately, the prognosis for many is still not good, as their condition is advanced, leading to 3,000 deaths annually. However, since many mesothelioma side effects do not show up for decades, this new treatment could be an option for those exposed to asbestos within the past few years.
It may also be a treatment option for those exposed to another material, erionite. The fibrous mineral is similar to asbestos, but less is known about its side effects on the body. Cases similar to asbestosis and mesothelioma side effects have been reported in Turkey. It is unclear yet whether any similar cases will occur in the United States, but erionite is extracted during the mining of other materials in four Western states.
In addition, building new structures with asbestos for insulation has been banned for years. Yet many buildings and installations still put people at risk for asbestos-related mesothelioma until they are renovated. It is all the more reason to hope that medical trials for Abraxane as a treatment for asbestosis will be effective.
If you or someone you know has been exposed, asbestos side effects may have a serious impact. Get help and learn more at our Mesothelioma Asbestos Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Investigation. You can fill out the short form there to get a free consultation from a qualified mesothelioma asbestos class action lawsuit attorney. You may be eligible for a case to get money to help with expensive treatments and lost wages. The legal review costs nothing, so get started with an experienced mesothelioma asbestos class action lawsuit attorney today.
Updated October 16th, 2012
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