When it comes to mesothelioma, due to the aggressive nature of the disease, prompt treatment is important to alleviate symptoms. The sooner that the cancer can be identified and the treatment can start, the more effective the treatment will be. This is why a missed...
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New treatment shows promise for mesothelioma
Mesothelioma, which is a consequential form of cancer, is a potential concern for people who have been exposed to asbestos. While there’s now a full ban on the importation of raw asbestos, people who were exposed decades ago – or even recently – can still suffer from...
How much is your mesothelioma claim potentially worth?
You’ve been experiencing chest pain, persistent cough, shortness of breath and general loss of energy for months. You have no idea what’s going on until you get a biopsy done after going to see your doctor. The diagnosis is devastating – you have mesothelioma. Being...
A new drug offers hope for those with pleural mesothelioma
A diagnosis of cancer often means invasive and painful treatment. Different types of cancer require different forms of medical intervention. The location of the cancer, its stage of development and someone's other health concerns may all influence what types of...
Is filing a mesothelioma claim really worth the trouble?
Malignant mesothelioma, a cancerous legacy of past asbestos exposure, usually demands specialized treatment for best results. Unfortunately, most people cannot afford the high costs of non-standard cancer care and must decide if a mesothelioma claim might help. Since...
How a dog’s mesothelioma may give many humans hope
Mesothelioma is one of the deadliest forms of cancer. It begins in the lining of the organs and then spreads to other body parts. Mesothelioma has a strong association with asbestos exposure. Yet, due to its rate of growth, people may go three decades or longer after...
Staying safe in cold weather when you have a lung disease
When you have a lung disease, whether that’s related to asbestos exposure and mesothelioma or another condition, the cold winter weather can literally take your breath away. How can you cope? When the temperatures drop and the ice and snow get started, you need to be...
The myth that asbestos is no longer used
Before people understood the health issues that asbestos caused – the main one being that it can lead to an aggressive type of cancer known as mesothelioma – it was used in a lot of different products. It’s a very good insulator, for instance, because it is resistant...
What is the latency period of mesothelioma?
The risk of developing mesothelioma is a looming concern for individuals exposed to asbestos. Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive form of cancer that primarily affects the lining of organs like the lungs, abdomen or heart. What many people don't realize is that...
What is mesothelioma treatment like?
Being diagnosed with mesothelioma can be a daunting experience. Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer primarily caused by asbestos exposure. It affects the thin tissue layers covering most of the internal organs. Although treatments can vary depending on the...