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We are dedicated to providing readers with the most up-to-date mesothelioma news in a concise, understandable manner. We seek to establish a comprehensive and thorough collection of articles on asbestos, mesothelioma, and cancer by featuring stories from across the nation.
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Beyond news stories, the blog features resources and support categories to provide guidance on coping with mesothelioma; we present advice on dealing with some of the specifics of the disease that are often overlooked. In offering this information, we hope you are able to find support, encouragement, and confidence in the MesoRC community.
Five years ago, my father was diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis. It is scar tissue inside the lungs. How is this different from Mesothelioma? He was a carpenter all his life, working around asbestos, cement, dust, etc. The Dr. says there is nothing they can do for him. I started giving him Vit E capsules five years ago, and he made some improvement. Vit E is great for clearing up scar tissue inside and outside the body.
Also, do you know if Pulmonary Fibrosis or Mesothelioma is hereditary?
Thank you for your help.
Irene,
I’m sorry to hear of your father’s diagnosis. As the social worker here I speak to both Mesothelioma victims and people with other asbestos related illnesses. My training is in social work and not as a medical provider, so I am unable to answer your medical question specifically, but I can make some suggestions. Contact a hospital/clinic that specializes in treatment of asbestos related diseases for more information and another opinion. We have a list on our site or contact me directly for additional info. Also, it would be important to learn as much as you can about his diagnosis and other asbestos related illnesses (including meso) and explore treatment options. You can find additional information and support on our website at http://www.mesorc.com, through the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization at http://www.asbestosdiseaseawareness.org, and the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation at http://www.marf.org. We also have a Discussion Board at our website for people to gain support and information from each other. I encourage you to use the discussion board to share memories, ask questions, and give feedback to others. You can access the Discussion at http://forum.mesothelioma-center.com. We are hoping the Discussion Board will be a place for hope and compassion. I’ve found people affected by this disease and other asbestos related diseases are often isolated and feel alone in their experience, we hope the MRC will bring people together. You and your family will be in my thoughts. Please contact me directly with additional questions at socialworker@mesorc.com.
I received a letter from of MARF (MY FATHER IS A PATIENT OF ASBESTOSIS) and I want to be a member of your community and then The Law Offices of James Sokolove donate to MARF $200.00 for support. Please let me know how become to register online and be a member of MARF.
I lived in Coalinga California from 1958 to 1970. During that time Johns-Manville operated a large asbestos mine in the hills ajacent to Coalinga and had a plant in town that processed the mineral for transfer to other plants. As a kid I can remember the stuff blowing around in the gutters of town year round. There was a “waste” pile in back of the plant where a lot of kids like me used to play in th fluffy stuff. My last visit to Coalinga, you can still make out the mine on the hillside near town.
Am I at rist for this????????
The MesoRC (www.MesoRC.com) has the information and resources that may help answer your question. For specific information on Johns-Manville Corporation, you can go to any of the following links below:
Asbestos Companies – http://www.mesorc.com/information/asbestos/asbestos-companies.php
Asbestos Exposure – http://www.mesorc.com/information/asbestos/asbestos-companies2.php
Or if you are looking for information surrounding mesothelioma and asbestos, the following links may be of help as well. Please let me know if there is anything else you are looking for that we can help you with. Thank you.
Mesothelioma Risk Factors – http://www.mesorc.com/information/meso-info/mesothelioma-risk-factors.php
Asbestos Exposure Symptoms – http://www.mesorc.com/information/asbestos/asbestos-exposure-symptoms.php
My Father died from mesothelioma in 2002. We have a law firm respesenting his estate.
For the last 7 years we’ve signed a lot of papers for compensation yet my family has received nothing.
I wanted to know if anyone out there who has been awarded compensation in the last 8 years has actually been paid anything once the person involved has passed away.
My family is more than frustrated by the legal movement of lawyers on Both sides. Our so-called huge firm cannot even collect 100 dollars from a firm that was supposedly bankrupt.
I see you’re trying to give people information. Compensation is important but you need to prepare people for the fact that these companies will do Everything in their power not to pay out any monies. We’ve waited a total of 8 years so far. 8 years of legal setllements with no follow through. 8 years of empty promises.
If anyone out there has received any payment please let us know. At least it would signal something is happening somewhere. Definitely not in New York City.
Hi, Matthew, Do you have the same law firm, this one? I too would like to hear from anyone that has received any compensation? I Thought we had waited along time, It will be two years, this summer since my Mother died, so I guess that is better than eight years! I have heard that they have collected settlements, but have not seen any! This is from Okla.
Matthew, I have gotten one settlement, and offers, of two more,so I guess it takes time. I had almost given up. Karen