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A new report suggests that workers in the wine making industry may be at risk for developing mesothelioma due to asbestos exposure.  The published report appeared in the October 8, 2014 edition of the Annals of Occupational Hygiene.  The report focuses on a case study of an Italian winemaker who used chrysotile asbestos fibers in » Read More

The news of being diagnosed with mesothelioma is devastating.  Individuals diagnosed with mesothelioma by a primary care physician should consider getting a second opinion from a mesothelioma specialist.  Getting a second opinion for a mesothelioma diagnosis can often assuage an individual’s fear and anxiety. A second opinion also is also the next step in examining » Read More

There is growing excitement around a new drug recently approved by the FDA for the treatment of skin cancer. Several studies have provided evidence that the drug may prove effective in treating many other cancers, including advanced mesothelioma. The first drug of its kind, Keytruda (pembrolizumab) works by blocking a cellular pathway caused by PD-1 » Read More

Philadelphia mesothelioma law firm of Brookman, Rosenberg, Brown & Sandler (BRBS) has been recognized as one of the four best mesothelioma law firms in Pennsylvania.  Follow this link to view the designation. Our asbestos lawyers in Philadelphia are honored by this recognition and feel that our dedication to those suffering from mesothelioma is the key to » Read More