Many people who are diagnosed with cancer do not get treatment quickly because they do not recognize the warning signs -- or they don’t have any. With something like mesothelioma, which is often aggressive and relatively fast-acting, identifying those signs is...
mesothelioma
How fast does mesothelioma act?
If you or a loved one develops mesothelioma, it’s likely due to asbestos exposure. Tiny particles get trapped in your body after they’re inhaled, and cancer is just one possible issue that can develop in the future. This is an often fatal type of cancer, so it’s...
Is asbestos more dangerous for older individuals?
When you examine those who are suffering from asbestos-related mesothelioma, you find that many of them are elderly or at least older individuals. This can lead you to believe that more advanced age means you face greater risks. But is this actually true? A delay The...
The link between mesothelioma and genetic predisposition
Decades ago, a dangerous relationship between asbestos and mesothelioma was uncovered. Even with vast amounts of research devoted to this deadly disease, there is still much our medical professionals do not know. While the concentration and duration of exposure to...
Winter can exacerbate asbestos-related lung diseases
If you have an asbestos-related lung disease, you will likely feel it more than ever as the nights draw in and the air temperatures drop. Our immune systems often take a hit at this time of year and leave us more susceptible to colds, flu and other illnesses. If your...
Wearable treatment option may help some mesothelioma patients
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...
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...
