If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, it is critically important that you be proactive about safeguarding your mental health. This kind of diagnosis can be tough to process. If you don’t seek assistance and/or employ proactive mental health strategies, you...
Mesothelioma
How much is my asbestos claim worth?
If you are exposed to asbestos for a duration of time, you may develop a rare yet aggressive form of cancer known as mesothelioma at some point in life. If this happens to you or someone you love, you may be eligible for financial restitution through a mesothelioma...
Does Roundup get into the water system?
Roundup is a weed killer, and it is widely used due to the fact that it is quite effective. It is never supposed to be used on edible foods or plants, however. This is because it is unhealthy for someone to ingest glyphosate, which is the active ingredient and the...
4 questions to ask your doctor after a mesothelioma diagnosis
Any kind of serious medical diagnosis is going to be a shock, but that’s especially true when you’re faced with something like mesothelioma, which can be treated but not totally cured. When you’re trying to absorb a lot of emotions at once, it helps to have answers...
Common myths about mesothelioma and asbestos
Mesothelioma is a rare form of aggressive cancer, which is often caused by exposure to asbestos. Unfortunately, unlike other common forms of cancer, people know little about mesothelioma. For this reason, there are many dangerous misconceptions surrounding this topic....
Is palliative care or hospice right for you?
You’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma, so you already understand that your situation is serious. You completely recognize the toll that your illness is taking on your body and your family. You’ve heard the terms “palliative care” and “hospice” thrown around a few...
What should you consider before joining a mesothelioma trial?
With no cure for mesothelioma in sight, the work of scientists and researchers is more critical than ever. Clinical trials allow them to test promising new treatments while learning more about the condition. Participation in these trials may benefit patients suffering...
Do you have a history of asbestos exposure?
Before scientists discovered the negative effects of asbestos, its use was prevalent across the country. The harmful substance was a major component in construction, automotive and power-generating industries, mainly due to its fire resistance and strengthening...
How much does mesothelioma cost to treat?
Cancer is often a very expensive illness to have. Just the diagnostic process can cost thousands of dollars, as it may require genetic testing, surgical biopsies or advanced imaging tests performed by licensed professionals. If a doctor recently diagnosed you with...
The new treatment showing promising results for mesothelioma
Research continues to find a way to effectively treat and eventually one day find a cure for mesothelioma. Recently, some promising news came as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted what is called “orphan drug” status to a particular type of chimeric...