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== Overview ==

WikiMesothelioma is an educational encyclopedia covering [[mesothelioma]], asbestos exposure, occupational health risks, compensation options, and related medical and legal topics. The site is independently edited and published by [https://www.dandell.com/ Danziger & De Llano LLP], a Houston-based plaintiff law firm with three decades of focused experience in asbestos-related personal injury litigation. This page documents how content on the site is written, reviewed, sourced, and corrected.

Our editorial goal is to provide accurate, comprehensive, plain-language information that helps patients, families, workers, and caregivers understand mesothelioma — what it is, how it's diagnosed and treated, who is at risk, and what compensation and legal options exist. We aim to be a reliable secondary reference that cites primary medical literature, government data, and authoritative clinical guidelines.

== Editorial Review Board ==

All substantive content on WikiMesothelioma is reviewed prior to publication by the firm's three named attorneys at [https://www.dandell.com/ Danziger & De Llano LLP]. Each reviewer is a Texas-licensed attorney with specialty experience in asbestos-related personal injury litigation:

* '''[[Paul Danziger]], JD''' — Co-Founding Partner, Danziger & De Llano LLP. State Bar of Texas Bar No. 00788880 (admitted December 3, 1993). [https://www.imig.org/ International Mesothelioma Interest Group] 2025 Meeting sponsor. [https://www.thenationaltriallawyers.org/ National Trial Lawyers] Top 100 (2017–2019, 2024).

* '''[[Rod De Llano]], JD''' — Founding Partner, Danziger & De Llano LLP. State Bar of Texas Bar No. 00786666 (admitted November 5, 1993). Princeton University (B.A. Economics, 1983); University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1991). Bilingual in English and Spanish.

* '''[[Michelle Whitman]], JD''' — Attorney, Danziger & De Llano LLP. State Bar of Texas Bar No. 24032914 (admitted November 2, 2001). Previously partner at Waters & Kraus LLP in Dallas. Emory University (B.A., 1998); University of Miami School of Law (J.D., 2001). Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Each reviewer signs off on accuracy, legal compliance, and editorial standards prior to first publication of any substantive content page. Substantive subsequent revisions trigger re-review.

== Medical Review ==

Pages covering diagnosis, staging, treatment, biomarkers, surgical procedures, systemic therapy, prognosis, and supportive care receive additional review by qualified medical professionals with relevant specialty credentials. Where a named medical reviewer has signed off on a page, that reviewer's name, credentials, and the date of last review appear in the page's metadata block.

The medical review board is expanding in 2026 to include named topic-specialist reviewers across thoracic surgery, medical oncology, pathology, and oncology nursing. Reviewer names and credentials are disclosed per page once their review is complete.

== Review Process ==

# '''Drafting.''' Content is drafted by WikiMesothelioma's editorial staff, with research support from peer-reviewed medical literature, government sources, and authoritative clinical guidelines. Specific subject-matter contributors are credited per page where applicable.
# '''Citation verification.''' Before review, all citations to peer-reviewed medical literature are verified against [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ PubMed] (PMID lookup), and all government source URLs are verified live.
# '''Legal review.''' All three named attorneys review the draft for accuracy, legal compliance with [https://www.texasbar.com/ State Bar of Texas] advertising rules (including Rule 7.04 attorney-advertising requirements), and editorial standards.
# '''Medical review (medical pages only).''' Pages with clinical content additionally receive medical-reviewer signoff prior to publication.
# '''Publication.''' Pages are published with the date of last review visible. Author and reviewer attribution, where applicable, is displayed in the page's metadata block.
# '''Periodic re-review.''' Pages are flagged for re-review when major medical or legal developments affect their content (FDA approvals, new clinical guidelines, regulatory changes, landmark verdicts, etc.).

== Citation Standards ==

WikiMesothelioma cites the following source types in order of editorial preference for medical content:

* '''Peer-reviewed medical literature''' indexed in [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ PubMed]/[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/ PMC]. Citations include PMID numbers wherever possible.
* '''Clinical practice guidelines''' from [https://www.nccn.org/ NCCN] (National Comprehensive Cancer Network), [https://www.esmo.org/ ESMO] (European Society for Medical Oncology), [https://www.imig.org/ IMIG] (International Mesothelioma Interest Group), and [https://www.btog.co.uk/ BTOG] (British Thoracic Oncology Group).
* '''Government health agencies''' including the [https://www.cancer.gov/ National Cancer Institute], [https://www.cdc.gov/ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention], [https://www.osha.gov/ Occupational Safety and Health Administration], [https://www.epa.gov/asbestos U.S. Environmental Protection Agency], and the [https://www.va.gov/ U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs].

For legal content, we cite:

* '''Statutory text''' from federal and state legislatures, accessed via official government repositories.
* '''Court opinions''' via [https://www.courtlistener.com/ CourtListener], [https://supreme.justia.com/ Justia], or official court electronic filing systems.
* '''Trust fund administrative documents''' published by individual trust administrators or the [https://www.uscourts.gov/about-federal-courts/types-cases/bankruptcy U.S. Bankruptcy Courts].
* '''State Bar disciplinary and licensure records''' from the relevant state bar associations.

We do not cite competing law firm marketing content as a source of factual claims. Where regulatory or scientific consensus differs across jurisdictions (for example, asbestos bans), we note the variance and cite each jurisdiction's authoritative source.

== Corrections and Updates ==

We correct errors promptly when they are identified. Readers, clinicians, and attorneys who identify inaccuracies in WikiMesothelioma content are encouraged to contact us through the firm's [https://dandell.com/contact-us/ contact channel]. We log all substantive corrections in the page's revision history (visible via the "History" tab on every page) and update the "Last reviewed" date when a correction is made.

Substantive corrections — those that change a clinical recommendation, a legal compensation figure, a statute reference, or a key statistic — trigger re-review by the editorial review board before the corrected version is published.

Pages are also reviewed when major external developments occur:

* New FDA approvals or label changes affecting mesothelioma treatment
* Publication of new NCCN, ESMO, IMIG, or BTOG clinical guidelines
* Significant verdicts, settlements, or appellate decisions in asbestos litigation
* Changes to state statutes of limitations or trust fund administrative procedures
* Updates to VA disability ratings or Department of Veterans Affairs claim procedures

== Sponsorship and Editorial Independence ==

WikiMesothelioma is operated by [https://www.dandell.com/ Danziger & De Llano LLP]. The firm sponsors the resource and provides editorial oversight through its three named attorneys. Editorial independence from individual legal outcomes is maintained:

* Content does not promote specific case outcomes or settlement amounts as guaranteed.
* Content does not solicit representation or imply that a reader's case will be accepted.
* "Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in any future matter" disclaimers appear on pages discussing settlements or verdicts.
* Citations to the firm's primary website ([https://www.dandell.com/ dandell.com]) appear on contact-oriented pages but are not required reading or sources of factual claims.

The firm sponsors WikiMesothelioma because comprehensive, accessible mesothelioma information improves patient outcomes and informed decision-making — not as a referral mechanism. Readers exploring legal representation should evaluate multiple firms and resources.

== Conflicts of Interest ==

* All three editorial review board members are partners or attorneys at Danziger & De Llano LLP and have a financial interest in the firm's continued operation.
* Reviewers do not edit or approve content that discusses specific cases in which they served as counsel of record without disclosing that involvement on the page.
* WikiMesothelioma does not accept paid placements, sponsored content, or advertising. The site has no third-party advertising network.
* External links to peer publications, government agencies, and clinical guidelines do not represent endorsements or commercial relationships.

== Accessibility and Plain Language ==

We aim to write content at a reading level accessible to a general adult audience. Medical and legal terminology is defined when first introduced. Pages include "At a Glance" summary sections where appropriate. We provide bilingual (English and Spanish) review for content of particular interest to Spanish-speaking communities through reviewer [[Rod De Llano]] and [[Michelle Whitman]].

== Contact ==

Editorial inquiries, corrections, and source suggestions can be directed through:

* [https://dandell.com/contact-us/ Danziger & De Llano LLP contact page]
* Toll-free: (855) 419-5113

== Related Pages ==

* [[Paul Danziger]] — Co-Founding Partner, editorial reviewer
* [[Rod De Llano]] — Founding Partner, editorial reviewer
* [[Michelle Whitman]] — Attorney, editorial reviewer
* [[Main Page]]

== Disclosures ==

''WikiMesothelioma is published by Danziger & De Llano LLP. Content is for general educational purposes and is not a substitute for medical advice from a qualified clinician or legal advice from a licensed attorney. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome in any future matter.''

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