New York asbestos Attorney says more effective treatments for mesothelioma,

Advances in research laboratories need to translate to improved treatment for patients, says New York lawyer asbestos exposure Joseph w. block.

New York, NY (PRWEB) January 21, 2011

His New York personal injury attorney Joseph w. block new and more effective treatments are urgently needed to help people with mesothelioma, respiratory cancer related to asbestos exposure.

"I guess for most patients mesothelioma Dim and stress the fact that our treatments today isn't enough," block, partner in block & Fox, LLP, New York personal injury lawyers representing victims of mesothelioma in asbestos litigation.

"Fortunately, cancer researchers find new ways to treat mesothelioma and new applications of existing medicines," Locke said. "That need to be made available to help patients as soon as possible."

According to researchers in Japan recently some initial success in testing the effectiveness of medication known as stomach cancer treatment S 1 malignant mesothelioma, cancer of the lining of the lungs who.

According to an article published in medical journal cancer chemotherapy and Pharmacology, according to researchers at the University of Tokushima S-1, chemical treatment, often take drugs orally reducing tumor growth in mice implanted with some mesothelioma cell lines and survive for long periods.

Developed by the Japanese pharmaceutical drug maker Taihu S 1 is designed to prevent tumor growth and enhance the effectiveness of cancer medicine, 5-Fu. Drugs, s-1 is used to treat patients with stomach cancer, and other forms of cancer in Japan, Korea, China and other Asian countries, but so far is not available in the United States.

According to Locke, nationally known Attorney mesothelioma New York "and this seems to be one of many drugs that promise some initial help those suffering from Mesothelioma,". "There is a need for further research. It is important to obtain drugs more effective, and the market in the United States so that they can be more widely available to help patients mesothelioma. "

Increasing incidence of mesothelioma around the world, with the peak expected arrival in 2030-2040 in Asia and much sooner in the United States and Europe.

Treatment of mesothelioma is complicated by the fact that symptoms like coughing, fluid around the lungs, chest pain, involving other diseases. Do not show symptoms of asbestos-related cancer often even decades after exposure to asbestos. Often the disease is at an advanced stage before diagnosis.

"Mesothelioma a terrible disease and patients need all the available weapons in its arsenal to battle," Locke said. "We believe it is important that companies that asbestos exposure of workers to breathe accountable for pain and suffering caused by too."

About Luc & Fox (llp)

Block & Fox (llp), is a law firm nationally recognized represent individuals with claims asbestos and mesothelioma, as well as victims of crime and medical malpractice, crashed motorcycle lead paint and other serious injuries. The company provides personal and professional representation and won nearly $ 350 million in damages to clients and their families.

Partner block w. Joseph AV by Martindale Hubble movies listed in "best lawyers in New York the New York magazine" Super lawyers. He won Mr. block numerous cases involving injuries from asbestos and defective medical products, tobacco, lead paint, including asbestos recently settled for more than 12 million.

A partner Fox Jordan well-known asbestos and Mesothelioma lawyer appointed "best lawyers" in the "best lawyers in America, New York, New York Super Lawyers magazine. On two separate occasions he appeared "" General provisions top national law journal.

In September, he won the block & Fox LLP, coveted spot on the list of the top law firms in the United States, published by News & World report magazine and lawyers better together. Presented different legal firms list 8810 arranged in one or more major 18 practice areas.

For more information, contact the company at 2909-695 (877) or by online contact form.

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