Mesothelioma

A mesothelioma diagnosis can, understandably, take someone by surprise. While there are funds set aside for victims of this terrible disease, not everybody who is diagnosed makes a claim. Some may simply believe that they don't really have a case -- either because...

An asbestos-related diagnosis can feel sudden, even when exposure happened years ago. Mesothelioma and other asbestos illnesses often require urgent treatment decisions while also raising questions about how and where exposure occurred. Taking early steps can protect...

Anyone who is suffering from mesothelioma or who has a loved one with the disease knows that the prognosis can be grim. However, medical research is ongoing, with treatments that can delay or even stop the disease being sought in the U.S. and around the world. Many of...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mesothelioma patients must deal with adverse health conditions and environmental hazards every day. Sometimes, things can get even worse for those suffering from cancers caused by asbestos exposure.  Such is now the case for residents in Seattle and other towns and...