Mesothelioma Treatment

Massachusetts mesothelioma cancer: Boston and the surrounding area

Due to the large contribution asbestos made to American construction and shipbuilding, asbestos cancer is more common in this area of the country than most others. The very materials used to manufacture important buildings and ships are the same ones that cause frequent diagnoses of mesothelioma and other related conditions.

Types of treatment for Massachusetts asbestos cancer

Currently, no surefire cure exists for the aggressive and stubborn cancer that is mesothelioma. However, several encouraging treatments are available.

The most common type of treatment is surgery, often followed by radiation or chemotherapy. Surgery is used to remove as much of the cancer as possible, while radiation and chemotherapy attack any remaining cancer cells. Surgery is also sometimes used as a palliative, rather than curative, option in order to relieve the victim of the harshest symptoms of the disease.

Radiation, on the other hand, is most often used for those whose health will not tolerate either surgery or chemotherapy. It has the fewest side effects of all the available treatments, and can also be used as a palliative measure.

Finally, chemotherapy can be given either in pill or injection form, but is well-known for its unpleasant side effects. Some patients decide not to undergo this type of treatment specifically because they cannot tolerate the side effects it causes.

Our firm is there for you

For over 30 years Thornton and Naumes have been at the forefront of the legal battle against mesothelioma, and in 2008, we made sure we contributed to the medical side of the battle as well. By forming the Thornton and Naumes house directly across from Brigham Women’s Hospital in Boston, patients and family members are provided with convenient and inexpensive housing when seeking longer-term treatment in the area.

We can help

Cancer is a devastating diagnosis, and is even worse when it is mesothelioma or another asbestos-related type. This is because it likely could have been prevented by the legal compliance of an employer or company. Do not suffer in silence.  Contact Thornton and Naumes as soon as possible after your diagnosis to go over your rights with us. Nothing can ever take away the pain of diagnosis, but the least we can do is start pursuing the compensation you deserve.

Give us the opportunity to serve your best legal interests

Call 1-888-632-0108 or fill out the form on our contact page to speak for free with a Thornton & Naumes attorney specializing in mesothelioma and asbestos litigation. We look forward to answering any questions you may have after this visit to our website. We are here to help.