MESOTHELIOMA

MESOTHELIOMA
For those diagnosed with mesothelioma, an asbestos-related cancer of the lining of the lung (pleura) or the lining of the abdominal cavity (peritoneum), finding a credible source of information about the disease itself and the medical options available, is of the highest priority. After years of research and synthesis of information, we have assembled a web site and packet for patients and their loved ones. We hope you find this web site helpful.

A mesothelioma diagnosis can be overwhelming, and we are here to answer any questions you might have, and to help you take the steps necessary to find the options that are best suited to your individual needs.

Our staff is experienced and knowledgeable in dealing with mesothelioma patients and their family members, and the service we provide is always with appreciation for the difficult time you are facing. Although you have found us on the Internet, rest assured there are real people here to help. Please feel free to contact us at any time at 1-877-FOR-MESO (367-6376). (Please read disclaimer at bottom of page before proceeding.)

HOPE
"Hope is the companion of power, and the mother of success; for who so hopes strongly, has within him the gift of miracles." -- Samuel Smiles

This segment begins with more information about malignant mesothelioma, including the causes of the disease and characteristic symptoms. Our comprehensive section on mesothelioma treatment options discusses surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy as well as new types under investigation. We discuss ways to find specialists who treat mesothelioma and some advice on choosing your doctor . The Clinical Trials segment details current clinical studies and links to information specific to those trials.

SUPPORT
"Too often we understimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around." --Dr. Leo Buscaglia

Start planning with Comprehensive Cancer Centers, how to find places to stay near treatment facilities and how to get there in the Travel & Lodging section. Relevant medical journal and mesothelioma news articles are updated regularly. Our SUPPORT segment ends with Survivors & Fighters who have uplifting stories to tell.

HELP
"Knowledge is power."-Francis Bacon

This segment provides Leading Cancer Links. In Your Peace of Mind you’ll find resources to help you and your family feel secure in the weeks, months and years ahead. Here you can find links to information on financial assistance, compensation, and legal options.

NEW: A clinical trial for a lung-sparing combined modality protocol is recruiting mesothelioma patients.

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Jurors Hear Closing Arguments in Grace Case
Lawyers from both sides presented their closing arguments Wednesday as the W.R. Grace & Co. trial comes to a close.

The prosecution began their closing arguments when Assistant U.S. Attorney Kris McLean opened by covering the conspiracy charges while attorney Kevin Cassidy concluded by reviewing the charges of knowing endangerment and obstruction of justice.

McLean covered around 50 documents from 1972 to 2003 that he argued were examples of Grace putting profits over safety.

Next defense attorney David Bernick argued that the government had a flawed case and had taken the EPA's script and rewritten it into a case. Bernick used a white board and charts to reiterate his argument that the government had no case against the executives.

Earlier in the day, Judge Donald Molloy presented more than 50 instructions to the jury and defined terms that had been used throughout the trial. Molloy instructed jurors not to consider the testimony of Robert Locke whose testimony became a heated issue after it was discovered he may have contradicted himself.

In addition Molloy instructed jurors not to use part of the testimony from Dr. Alan Whitehouse. He instructed jurors to disregard testimony related to his asbestos predictions but to consider the rest of his testimony. Dr. Whitehouse is a pulmonologist who has treated many former Grace employees.