Editorial Policy

Last Updated: March 9, 2026

Mesothelioma-Lung-Cancer.org publishes medical and legal information about mesothelioma, asbestos-related cancers, and the rights of patients and families. We maintain rigorous editorial standards because the people who rely on our content are making some of the most important decisions of their lives. Accuracy is not optional.

This page explains how our content is developed, reviewed, and maintained.

Our Editorial Standards

Every piece of content published on this website must meet the following standards before publication:

• Medical accuracy: All medical information is verified against authoritative sources including peer-reviewed research, National Cancer Institute (NCI) publications, and established clinical guidelines.
• Legal accuracy: All legal information is reviewed by Paul Danziger, J.D., managing partner of Danziger & De Llano, LLP, to ensure it reflects current law, regulations, and court precedents.
• Clarity: Complex medical and legal concepts are explained in plain language without oversimplification or distortion of the underlying science or law.
• Completeness: Content covers all material aspects of a topic so readers can make informed decisions without needing to seek additional sources for core information.
• Currency: Information reflects the most recent clinical research, treatment options, legal developments, and regulatory changes available at the time of publication or most recent review.

Content Development Process

Our content goes through a structured development process:

1. Topic research: Each topic begins with a review of the current medical literature, government health resources, and legal landscape. We identify what patients and families need to know and where existing public information falls short.
2. Drafting: Content is written by authors with subject-matter knowledge in mesothelioma, oncology, occupational health, or asbestos litigation. Writers are instructed to present information factually, without exaggeration or emotional manipulation.
3. Medical verification: All medical claims, statistics, treatment descriptions, and diagnostic information are cross-referenced against authoritative sources (see Source Selection Criteria below).
4. Legal review: All legal content—including information about lawsuits, trust funds, statutes of limitations, settlements, and VA benefits—is reviewed by Paul Danziger, J.D., to confirm accuracy and completeness.
5. Editorial review: A final editorial review checks for clarity, consistency, proper sourcing, and adherence to our tone guidelines.
6. Publication and monitoring: After publication, content is monitored for accuracy and updated when new research, legal developments, or reader feedback warrants revision.

Source Selection Criteria

We hold ourselves to strict sourcing standards. The following types of sources are considered authoritative and are used to verify medical and scientific content:

• Peer-reviewed medical journals: Publications such as the Journal of Thoracic Oncology, Lung Cancer, The Lancet Oncology, Chest, and Annals of Thoracic Surgery.
• National Cancer Institute (NCI): The U.S. government’s principal agency for cancer research and information.
• American Cancer Society (ACS): Evidence-based cancer information for patients, caregivers, and clinicians.
• Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR): Federal public health agency providing information on hazardous substance exposure, including asbestos.
• MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine): Consumer health information produced by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
• World Health Organization (WHO) and International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC): Global authorities on cancer classification and occupational health.
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA): Authoritative source for veterans’ health benefits, presumptive conditions, and claims processes.
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Federal regulations and safety standards for asbestos.
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): Workplace safety standards and exposure limits for asbestos.

We do not use press releases, promotional materials, anonymous sources, or unverified claims as primary sources. When we reference statistics, we identify the originating study or data set.

Medical Content Verification

Medical content on this website is verified against authoritative medical sources including the National Cancer Institute, American Cancer Society, and peer-reviewed oncology research. This verification process ensures that information about mesothelioma types, staging, prognosis, treatment options, and diagnostic procedures accurately reflects the current state of medical knowledge.

Our verification process includes:

• Cross-referencing all medical claims against at least one authoritative institutional source (NCI, ACS, or equivalent)
• Confirming that treatment descriptions reflect current clinical practice and FDA-approved therapies
• Verifying that survival statistics and prognosis data cite specific studies with identified publication dates
• Ensuring that diagnostic criteria and staging systems (such as the TNM staging system for pleural mesothelioma) align with current medical consensus
• Reviewing content when new clinical trials, treatment approvals, or guideline updates are published

This website provides general health information and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Patients should always consult with their treating physician or oncologist for medical decisions specific to their case.

Legal Review Process

All legal content on Mesothelioma-Lung-Cancer.org is reviewed by Paul Danziger, J.D., managing partner of Danziger & De Llano, LLP. Mr. Danziger has extensive experience in asbestos litigation and mesothelioma-related legal claims.

Legal review covers:

• Lawsuit and claims information: Descriptions of the legal process, filing requirements, and typical timelines for mesothelioma lawsuits and asbestos trust fund claims.
• Compensation and settlement data: Verification that any referenced settlement amounts, verdict ranges, or trust fund payment percentages are accurate and properly contextualized.
• Statutes of limitations: State-specific filing deadlines and any exceptions or tolling provisions that may apply to asbestos-related claims.
• VA benefits and claims: Information about veterans’ eligibility for disability benefits, presumptive service connection, and the VA claims process.
• Regulatory information: OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory standards related to asbestos exposure in the workplace and environment.

Legal information on this website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Viewing this website does not create an attorney-client relationship. Individuals should contact an attorney to discuss the specific facts and circumstances of their case.

Update & Accuracy Policy

Medical research, treatment options, and legal standards evolve. We are committed to keeping our content current through the following practices:

• Scheduled reviews: All published content is reviewed on a regular basis to confirm continued accuracy. Each page displays its most recent review date.
• Event-driven updates: When significant developments occur—such as new FDA approvals, landmark court decisions, changes to asbestos trust fund payment percentages, or updated clinical guidelines—affected content is reviewed and updated promptly.
• Date transparency: Every content page displays a “Medically Reviewed & Updated” date so readers know when the information was last verified.
• Versioning: Substantive changes to content (not minor copy edits) are noted in the page’s review date to maintain a clear update history.

Corrections & Feedback

We take accuracy seriously. If you identify an error, outdated statistic, broken source link, or any other inaccuracy in our content, we want to know about it.

To report a correction or provide feedback on our content, please contact our editorial team:

• Email: meso@dandell.com
• Phone: 1-800-400-1805
• Mail: Danziger & De Llano, LLP, 440 Louisiana St., Suite 1212, Houston, TX 77002

When reporting an error, please include the URL of the page in question and a description of the issue. We review all correction requests and, when warranted, update the content and its review date accordingly.

Editorial Independence

Mesothelioma-Lung-Cancer.org is operated by Danziger & De Llano, LLP, a law firm that represents mesothelioma patients and their families. We are transparent about this relationship.

Our editorial standards require that content decisions are driven by what is most useful and accurate for patients and families—not by commercial considerations. Specifically:

• Medical content is never altered to favor a particular legal outcome or commercial interest.
• Treatment information presents the full range of clinical options without bias toward any specific provider, drug manufacturer, or treatment center.
• Legal content explains the rights and options available to patients and families, including options that do not involve hiring an attorney.
• We do not accept paid content, sponsored articles, or advertising that could influence our editorial judgment.
• Our editorial standards apply equally to all content on this website, regardless of whether a particular page may lead to a legal consultation.

We believe that the best way to serve the mesothelioma community is to publish information that patients and families can trust without reservation. Anything less would undermine the purpose of this website.