Advances in research labs need to translate into improved treatments for patients, New York asbestos exposure lawyer Joseph W. Belluck says.
Mesothelioma is a terrible disease, and sufferers need all available weapons in their medical arsenal to battle it.
New York, NY (PRWEB) January 21, 2011
New York personal injury attorney Joseph W. Belluck said new, more effective treatments are urgently needed to help people suffering from mesothelioma, a respiratory cancer related to asbestos exposure.“The prognosis for most mesothelioma patients is grim and underscores the fact that the treatments we have today are not sufficient,” said Belluck, a partner in Belluck & Fox, LLP, a New York personal injury law firm that represents victims of mesothelioma in asbestos lawsuits.
“Fortunately, cancer researchers are finding new ways to treat mesothelioma and new applications for existing drugs,” Belluck said. “Those need to be made available to help patients as soon as possible.”
Researchers in Japan recently reported some initial success in testing the effectiveness of a gastric cancer drug known as S-1 for treating malignant pleural mesothelioma, a cancer of the lining of the lungs.
According to an article in the medical journal Cancer, Chemotherapy and Pharmacology, researchers at the University of Tokushima reported that S-1, a chemotherapy drug taken orally, significantly reduced tumor growth in mice implanted with certain lines of mesothelioma cells and prolonged their survival.
Developed by the Japanese drug maker, Taiho Pharmaceutical Co., S-1 is designed to prevent the growth of tumors and also to enhance the effectiveness of another anti-cancer medication, 5-FU. The drug, S-1, is used to treat patients with gastric cancer and other forms of cancer in Japan, Korea, China and other Asian countries, but is not yet available in the U.S.
“This appears to be one of many drugs that holds some initial promise for helping those suffering from mesothelioma,” said Belluck, a nationally-known NY mesothelioma attorney. “More research is needed. It’s important to get more effective drugs approved and to market in the United States so they can be more widely available to help mesothelioma patients.”
The incidence of mesothelioma is increasing worldwide, with an expected peak arriving in 2030 to 2040 in Asia and much sooner in the U.S. and Europe.
The treatment of mesothelioma is complicated by the fact that the symptoms, such as coughing, fluid around the lungs, and chest pain, are shared by other diseases. Symptoms of asbestos-related cancer often don’t appear until decades after exposure to asbestos. Often, the disease has reached an advanced stage before diagnosis.
“Mesothelioma is a terrible disease, and sufferers need all available weapons in their medical arsenal to battle it,” Belluck said. “We believe it’s also important that companies that exposed workers to breathing asbestos should be held accountable for the pain and suffering they caused.”
About Belluck & Fox, LLP
Belluck & Fox, LLP, is a nationally recognized law firm that represents individuals with asbestos and mesothelioma claims, as well as victims of crime, medical malpractice, motorcycle crashes, lead paint and other serious injuries. The firm provides personalized and professional representation and has won nearly $350 million in compensation for clients and their families.
Partner Joseph W. Belluck is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell and is listed in New York Magazine’s “Best Lawyers in the New York Area” and in Super Lawyers. Mr. Belluck has won numerous cases involving injuries from asbestos, defective medical products, tobacco and lead paint, including a recent asbestos case that settled for more than $12 million.
Partner Jordan Fox is a well-known asbestos and mesothelioma attorney who has been named to the Best Lawyers in America, New York Magazine’s “Best Lawyers in the New York Area” and to Super Lawyers. On two separate occasions his verdicts were featured as the National Law Journal’s Largest Verdict of the Year.
In September, Belluck & Fox, LLP, won a coveted spot on a list of America's best law firms, which was published jointly by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers magazine. The listing showcased 8,782 different law firms ranked in one or more of 81 major practice areas.
For more information, contact the firm at (877) 695-2909 or through the online contact form.
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