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New York mesothelioma lawyer Joseph W. Belluck

This research points the way to a new, easier means of diagnosing mesothelioma in its early stages, and it?s yet another reason for a positive outlook among all of those who must deal with this devastating disease.

New York, NY (PRWEB) April 27, 2012

New York mesothelioma attorney Joseph W. Belluck said today that researchers? identification of a small molecule more abundant in the blood of people with mesothelioma is another reason for optimism among several this spring for sufferers of the asbestos-related cancer.

He was referring to a report recently given by Australian researchers at the European Lung Cancer Conference (ELCC) in Geneva, Switzerland. According to the researchers, molecules known as microRNAs in blood could serve as a diagnostic marker for mesothelioma.

A diagnostic marker based on a simple blood test could eventually limit the need for a lung biopsy, which is currently the standard procedure, according to an ELCC press release.

Belluck noted that significant groundbreaking work is also taking place in Dr. Harvey Pass? lab at New York University in New York City on the mesothelioma markers.

?This research points the way to a new, easier means of diagnosing mesothelioma in its early stages, and it?s yet another reason for a positive outlook among all of those who must deal with this devastating disease,? said Belluck, a founding partner of the New York personal injury firm, Belluck Fox, LLP.

?Anything that helps us to better understand mesothelioma gives us more hope that the key to a cure is out there, waiting to be found,? added Belluck, who focuses on mesothelioma and other asbestos-exposure cases.

Mesothelioma is a cancer of the outer lining of the lungs and abdomen. It is caused by exposure to asbestos, a naturally occurring heat- and fire-resistant mineral. Asbestos has been used in a variety of equipment, industrial machinery and consumer products.

Belluck noted that clinical trial results released in March by the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine said that chemotherapy combined with gene therapy shrinks mesothelioma tumors twice as quickly as traditional treatments.

The Penn study was followed by publication of ?The Forever Fix: Gene Therapy and the Boy Who Saved It? by Ricki Lewis, which presents an optimistic look at the history and future of gene therapy as a means of fighting mesothelioma and other diseases.

?The news about mesothelioma in the last two months has been hopeful,? he said

Mesothelioma victims typically show disease symptoms many years after exposure to asbestos in an occupational setting. The disease is terminal, but aggressive therapy can prolong the lives of patients who are diagnosed early.

?We strongly encourage anyone exposed to asbestos even once who exhibits symptoms like shortness of breath, a lingering cough or chest pain, or night sweats to see a doctor as soon as possible,? Belluck said.

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, motorcycle crashes, lead paint and other serious injuries. The firm provides personalized and professional representation and has won over $400 million in compensation for clients and their families.

Partner Joseph W. Belluck is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell and is listed in Best Lawyers in America, 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. He recently secured verdicts of $32 million and more than $19 million on behalf of individuals who had contracted mesothelioma from asbestos exposure.

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) 637-6843 or through the online contact form.

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