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Early, Lucarelli, Sweeney & Strauss, LLC recently attended the 3rd annual Wishing Well Miles for Meso 8k & Health Symposium in sunny Boca Raton, Florida.
This event, hosted by Mesothelioma patient and advocate, Larry Davis, brought together a number of Mesothelioma survivors, as well as, their friends and families for a weekend of learning, fund-raising and support.
Many people mistakenly believe that asbestos was banned with the creation of OSHA in the early 1970’s. Unfortunately, however, the United States is actually one of the few industrialized nations in the world which has NOT acted to ban asbestos entirely.
Over 60 countries have banned the use of asbestos including Australia, New Zealand, Egypt, Iceland, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Hungary, Greece, United Kingdom and most of the European Union. In fact, countries all over the world have begun to recognize the devastating impact of asbestos.
Chemotherapy, the most commonly used treatment for those suffering from cancer, works by attacking malignant cells that are rapidly dividing in the body. This often has the unwanted side effect of killing off not only cancer cells but other rapidly dividing cells in the body (such as those in the mouth and digestive system) and can lead to a number of uncomfortable side effects.
Fortunately, scientists are continuing to test and experiment new types of treatments. Some of these emerging forms of treatment include:
The average age of a person diagnosed with Mesothelioma is estimated at between 78-80 years old. Accordingly, the vast majority of those diagnosed are receiving Medicare medical benefits.
Without the assistance of a private third- party insurance and/or supplement medical benefits, Medicare benefits are of the upmost importance to ensure proper medical care and treatment.
Receiving a diagnosis of asbestosis, lung cancer or Mesothelioma as a result of your work with asbestos-containing products may permit you to file a Worker's Compensation claim.
Products liability matters (lawsuits in civil court for damages) require a plaintiff to recall specific details regarding the asbestos-containing products used during employment experiences. However, the Worker's Compensation Act allows a claimant to recover for general exposure to asbestos during employment experiences.
According to the National Cancer Institute at least 35 percent of all cancer cases are related to poor nutrition. [source]
Numerous studies have conducted to determine what best aids in the fight and prevention cancer including Mesothelioma. Among the most prevalent healthy suggestions are:
Traversing through the unknown world of Mesothelioma medical care and treatment is overwhelming for both those diagnosed and their care-providers. Compound that anxiety with the weight of financial limitations and stress due to uncovered medical expenses; rising insurance premiums; cost of traveling to/from doctor appointment; etc., can be devastating.
If you find yourself burdened with financial worries, consider the following strategies for keeping costs down:
If you are the spouse, son or daughter (including stepchildren and adopted children) of a veteran diagnosed with an asbestos-related lung cancer or mesothelioma as a result of their exposure to asbestos in the armed forces, you may be eligible for the VA's Dependent's Educational Assistance Program.
Children, for the most part, will be eligible for this financial education assistance from age 18 through age 26. A spouse or surviving spouse may be eligible for 10 years from the date of diagnosis.
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