QUESTION: My mother-in-law was diagnosed with stage 4 gastric cancer in July 2012 and she is currently under treatment. She had been taking the drug azathioprine for Crohn’s disease. Immediately upon diagnosis she was ordered to stop azathioprine. After doing some research, we found that azathioprine is a known carcinogen and increases risks of cancer. What kind of attorney do we need? What information are necessary for us to pursue a case against a prescription drug company? ANSWER: You need a lawyer specializing in personal injury cases. Many personal injury.