Just diagnosed with asbestos-related lung cancer or mesothelioma?

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If you have just been diagnosed with mesothelioma you may feel alone all of a sudden. You are not alone. In fact, you will discover that you have many new friends who share your situation and can advise you in your fight against lung cancer or mesothelioma. There are many resources at your disposal, but the most comforting of all can be the relationships you develop at support groups.

Joining a support group will give you access to counseling, financial assistance and friendships with other people who have also been diagnosed with lung cancer or mesothelioma. Support groups are a wonderful informational resource.

Cancer 411, for example, is a support group that provides information on treatment options. Their Web site has a message board that helps cancer patients communicate with each other and share ideas. Interested? Here are some more support groups. Also, please check back because we update our Web site regularly as we receive new information on acting support groups.

Discover the latest advances in medical treatments.
To occupy your mind during this difficult period, learn more about groundbreaking treatments that are now available or are currently being developed. Cancer patients, for example, can benefit by participating in clinical trials that research hospitals frequently schedule to test the effectiveness of a promising new anticancer drug. In a clinical trial late last year, hospitals in Europe successfully tested a new anticancer drug, “Vinflunine” (pronounced VIN-floo-neen), which helped improve the response and survival rates of patients diagnosed with mesothelioma. And as recently as 2004, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the very first drug for this condition -- “Alimta” -- which, when used in combination with cisplatin, also improves survival rates. Another study surprisingly showed that talcum powder stunts the growth of tumors in lung cancer patients.

Stay informed about new treatments. This proactive attitude will help you stay positive and more confident, especially during important conversations with your doctor. And please check our Web site often because we will update it as we learn of new treatment options.

Start here with an educational video about mesothelioma

Good reading material.
Read books to learn how others in your position live their lives.

One book we can recommend is "Surviving Mesothelioma: A Patient's Guide," written by Paul Kraus, a person afflicted with mesothelioma. Paul encourages taking an active approach to treatment and implementing dietary changes to improve your health and immune system. Paul also has a Web site where he provides advice to mesothelioma patients. Take a look...

Our firm has the experience to help you gain some control during the course of your treatment and this difficult period. Learning more about treatment options can help you take a proactive role in deciding with your doctor what treatments are best for you. Also, seek assistance on managing your finances so that you can feel secure in knowing that you did your best to provide for your loved ones.

Your legal rights won't last forever!
The asbestos industry has a long track record of hiding the dangers of asbestos from workers for the sake of higher profits.

Just as important as learning about your condition and up-to-date treatment options, you also need to inquire about your legal rights. This is a responsibility that only you can exercise; the asbestos industry, because of their direct involvement in your medical situation, will not help you realize your legal rights.

Weitz & Luxenberg has recovered millions of dollars for people who contracted cancer through asbestos exposure. In May, 2007, for example, the firm obtained a jury verdict of $37 million for two smokers with lung cancer who had been exposed to asbestos (Index Nos. 100016/99 and 113583/05, New York Supreme Court). The defendant was Robert A. Keasbey Company, a former insulation contractor and distributor of asbestos products that have the potential to cause mesothelioma.

We have the track record to help you and your loved ones obtain a secure financial future, and offset soaring medical bills brought on by an employer who put profits ahead of worker health safety.

Please know, the clock to get legal help starts ticking the moment after your diagnosis. If you wait too long to contact an attorney, you may lose your opportunity to qualify. Kindly fill out the form below to receive a prompt case review from Weitz & Luxenberg and immediate answers to any of your concerns.