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...
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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,...
Women and mesothelioma: Primary or secondary exposure?
Mesothelioma attacks without regard to age, occupation, gender or country of origin. Unfortunately, the proliferation of asbestos in commercial, construction and consumer products almost guarantees that a significant number of people are exposed to the deadly fibers...
Spotting early warning signs of mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is incredibly dangerous and has killed thousands of individuals. After decades of asbestos use, we are still seeing new and severe cases every day. Mesothelioma is a fast-spreading cancer with a high death rate. Many will not recover. Those who do often...
Mesothelioma trials delayed by pandemic to start again
An international phase III will soon begin at cancer facilities worldwide, including the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. The recent pandemic delayed these trials as the medical community diverted resources to respond to the emergency. Now, as COVID-19 treatment...
Mesothelioma: risks and symptoms
The primary way of getting mesothelioma is through the inhalation of asbestos fibers, which are tiny fibers that once inhaled, make their way into the abdomen and lungs. In the long term, these fibers can damage the body and develop mesothelioma cancer. It is...
