People who have mesothelioma often face a very difficult road. They have to rely on harsh drugs that suppress the immune system to try to slow the spread of the disease. Typically, a person who is diagnosed with this aggressive cancer has a prognosis of 12 to 15...
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Textile workers face greater risk of mesothelioma
Millions of American workers in manufacturing plants and mills have been exposed to asbestos over several decades. Textile workers were among those who regularly swallowed or inhaled the toxic substance. A new study by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and...
New drug combination approved for mesothelioma
Individuals who have been diagnosed with mesothelioma have been very limited on the possible treatments they’ll undergo. In Oct. 2020, the Food and Drug Administration added one more possible treatment option to the approved list. It gave the green light for a...
Do children have a higher risk for asbestos exposure?
Exposure to asbestos can lead to numerous dangerous conditions. Inhalation or ingestion of the fibers can result in mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis or other deadly diseases. While instances of mesothelioma were first thought to be tied directly to occupational...
How do doctors test for and diagnose mesothelioma?
Asbestos and mesothelioma illnesses often go undiagnosed. It is hard to pinpoint all the reasons why this occurs. However, this helps to highlight the importance of finding a medical professional dedicated to learning if you have mesothelioma or an asbestos-related...
Where is asbestos found?
Asbestos was once thought to be a safe option for specific uses, such as insulating homes. In the United States, mining of asbestos stopped in 2002, and many uses of the substance have been stopped because it was discovered that it can lead to mesothelioma, a fatal...
Peritoneal mesothelioma could be mistaken for an ulcer
There are multiple types of mesothelioma. One is known as peritoneal, as it forms in the abdomen’s lining, which is known as the peritoneum. This is lower than other organs which can sometimes be impacted, such as the lungs, but that does not make this cancer any less...
Getting the right diagnosis: Mesothelioma
Patients rely on medical expertise to evaluate their symptoms and deliver a timely, accurate diagnosis. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for a delayed or incorrect diagnosis to result in a worsening condition or an illness with an accelerated rate of advance. Since...
Dealing with mesothelioma? Get the right treatment
When you received a diagnosis of mesothelioma, it blindsided you. You had no idea that you’d ever been exposed to asbestos or that mesothelioma was even a possibility. In your mind, you had some pneumonia or COPD; mesothelioma never entered into your thoughts. The...
3 common mesothelioma myths: Debunked.
Asbestos exposure can lead to the deadly disease mesothelioma. For many workers in heavy industries like shipyards, construction or factory-work, a mesothelioma diagnosis can be terrifying. It is wise to take the time to gain a clear understanding of the symptoms,...
