Asbestos is a mineral that has been widely used in construction and other industries for decades due to its insulating and fire-resistant properties. However, it has been proven to be a highly toxic substance that can cause serious health problems, including...
We Know Mesothelioma
Month: May 2023
What are the benefits of joining a mesothelioma clinical trial?
Most of those suffering from mesothelioma have two primary goals. They want to find a cure for this debilitating cancer and improve or maintain their quality of life for as long as possible. Participating in a clinical cancer trial for mesothelioma treatments may...
Can mesothelioma be prevented in high-risk individuals?
As you may know, mesothelioma is an incurable cancer usually occurring after asbestos exposure that occurred decades ago. Since many asbestos products were never labeled and it takes decades for the cancer to manifest, victims can develop mesothelioma without even...
New drug may offer new hope to mesothelioma patients
Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is like a time bomb inside some people’s lungs. Exposed to asbestos years ago through factory work, recreation, military service or even secondhand exposure, victims have no idea that the disease will eventually deprive them of...