[Infographic] Mesothelioma Q&A
Mesothelioma is a devastating and fatal disease. Asbestos exposure is the primary cause. While we know this, there are still many questions that people have regarding the condition. Our job is to keep you informed, so here are the answers to some of the questions we receive about mesothelioma. At Shrader & Associates, we genuinely care about our clients. Our mesothelioma attorneys want to...
Mesothelioma Diagnosis: How to Tell Your Children
Mesothelioma is a fatal condition. The moment you hear the diagnosis, several questions will run through your head. What happens next? Is there a treatment option available? Can you recover from the condition? How long left do you have to live? One overlooked aspect at the initial onset of the diagnosis is how parents with mesothelioma will explain the situation to their children. The latency...
What Is BDNF Protein and How Is It Linked to Mesothelioma Treatment?
New studies have indicated that brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) can help to improve diagnosis of mesothelioma and the treatment options available. This is a protein that affects the brain and other tissues, and has been linked to the spread of the tumor present in a specific type of mesothelioma. Now, BDNF is being used as a potential biomarker to dictate just how severe the...
Can Music Help with Mesothelioma Pain Relief?
Treatment options for mesothelioma widely vary and there are many medical procedures that are often considered when someone is initially diagnosed with this condition. We know it’s not curable, but the idea of treatment is to help alleviate the pain and conditions associated with it. While surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and other methods are often used to treat mesothelioma, there may be an...