Corporations often scramble to avoid liability when a former employee receives a mesothelioma diagnosis. They frequently employ specific strategies to confuse the timeline or complicate the case. These businesses care more about their bottom line than the people who...
We Know Mesothelioma
Year: 2025
What was the value of asbestos?
We now know that asbestos is very dangerous. It can lead to serious health conditions, including an aggressive form of cancer called mesothelioma. This danger has led to the ban of asbestos for most uses in the United States. But why was asbestos initially used? Even...
Why a mesothelioma diagnosis is more likely when someone is older
Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer that can be caused by asbestos exposure. Asbestos particles are microscopic, but they can become lodged in tissue in a person’s chest cavity, often near their lungs, when they are inhaled or ingested. One thing that you may notice...
Which jobs had the highest asbestos exposure risk?
Asbestos exposure appeared most often in jobs where older ships, buildings, or industrial systems were part of daily work. Here’s a clear breakdown of the roles that carried the highest risk and why they still matter when people look back on their work history today....
The dangers of mesothelioma: What everyone should know
Mesothelioma is a serious form of cancer that affects a thin layer of tissue in the victim's internal organs, including the lungs, abdomen and heart. This form of cancer can quickly spread through the body if left untreated. People should be aware of the dangers of...
Can you inherit mesothelioma?
Having a family member with mesothelioma has been proven to increase the risk of developing the disease. So, does this mean mesothelioma is inheritable? No, it does not. You cannot inherit mesothelioma, but it is possible that genetic factors could have played a role...
The impact of asbestos exposure on spouses and loved ones
The devastating impact of asbestos exposure begins with a person's health. It causes serious conditions like mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis. These diseases severely affect breathing and quality of life. When a loved one gets mesothelioma or another...
Is mesothelioma treatable?
Any cancer diagnosis typically means that a person must undergo invasive treatment. Advances in modern medicine have made many forms of cancer more treatable than they were just a few decades ago. Survival rates for various forms of cancer have significantly...
Is it pneumonia or could it be mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a deadly cancer, but its early signs don't always seem scary. The symptoms look just like common breathing problems, such as pneumonia. This makes it easy for doctors to get the diagnosis wrong at first. Why mesothelioma symptoms fool doctors...
Why you’re experiencing denial about a mesothelioma diagnosis
Receiving a mesothelioma diagnosis is a life-altering moment. This rare and aggressive cancer, most often linked to asbestos exposure, carries serious health implications and often arrives after years of symptom build-up. For many people, hearing the words “you have...
