Resources
While there is no known cure for mesothelioma, developing research from clinical trials suggests treatment options for this form of cancer are growing rapidly. News stories frequently appear showing signs of progress and hope. Many support groups, hospitals, and research facilities specialize in patients who have mesothelioma.
With more than 50 years experience practicing law in Florida, the lawyers at Levin, Papantonio, Thomas, Mitchell, Echsner & Proctor, P.A. know getting information can feel like half the battle. Please feel free to learn more about mesothelioma in today's society by using the resources below.
Helpful organizations
- Mesothelioma Research Foundation of America
- Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation
- National Mesothelioma Foundation
- National Mesothelioma Virtual Bank
- Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization
- American Cancer Society
- National Cancer Institute
- Pacific Heart, Lung & Blood Institute
- Florida Lung Association
- Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)
- Environmental Protection Agency
Florida cancer hospitals and research facilities
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute
12901 Magnolia Dr.
Tampa, FL 33612
Telephone: 1-888-MOFFITT
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami
1475 N.W. 12th Ave.
Miami, FL 33136
Telephone: 305-265-8000
University of Florida Shands Cancer Center in Gainesville and Jacksonville
1600 SW Archer Road
Gainesville, FL 32610
Telephone: 352-265-0111 or 1-800-749-7424
655 West 8th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32209
Telephone: 904-244-0411
News articles
- Pleural Fluid Mesothelin May Help Diagnose Mesothelioma
- 'Better' Test for Asbestos Cancer
- New Diagnostic Tool May Aid in Mesothelioma Detection
- $250 Million Settlement over Asbestos is Announced
- Asbestos Disease Projections Too Low
- Asbestos Forces Crew to Wear Protective Gear While Fighting Fire
- Asbestos Removal Contractor to Serve Jail Time
- Carbon Nanotubes Could Lead to Asbestos-Related Disease
- Clear Creek Management Area Asbestos Increases Long Term Cancer Risk
- Iron Range Calls for Action on Mesothelioma
- Legislation Helps Win Asbestos Battle
- Low Exposure to Asbestos-like Mineral from Montana Vermiculite May Up Lung Disease Risk
- Mouse Model for Mesothelioma Reproduces Human Disease
- Senators Request Funding for Mesothelioma Research
- WR Grace to Settle Asbestos Claims for $1.8 Billion
Clinical trials and studies
- "A Phase II Trial of Pleurectomy/Decortication followed by Intrapleural and Systemic Chemotherapy for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma," published by The Journal of Clinical Oncology by the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
- "General Thoracic Surgery: Prevention, Early Detection, and Management of Complications after 328 Consecutive Extrapleural Pneumonectomies," published by The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.
- "Advances in the Systemic Therapy of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma," published by The Nature Clinical Practice Oncology.
- "Radical Decortication/Pleurectomy Best Surgical Approach for N2 Malignant Mesothelioma," by Ed Susman, presented at the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, 44th Annual Meeting.
- "Extrapleural Pneumonectomy is the Preferred Surgical Management in the Multimodality Therapy of Pleural Mesothelioma," published by Annals of Surgical Oncology.
- "Malignant peritoneal mesothelioma: Treatment with Maximal Cytoreductive Surgery Plus Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy," published in Elsevier Masson SAS.
- "Induction Chemotherapy, Extrapleural Pneumonectomy (EPP) and Adjuvant Hemi-Thoracic Radiation in Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma (MPM)," published by Science Direct.
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Levin Papantonio regularly works with victims of asbestos exposure throughout Florida, including Miami-Dade County, Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando, and St. Petersburg. Our attorneys represent clients throughout all state and federal courts in Florida. We perform home or hospital visits for clients unable to travel to our office and our firm operates on a contingency fee basis for all mesothelioma cases.
Contact our Pensacola office for a free initial consultation with an experienced Florida mesothelioma lawyer.
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