Prolonged asbestos exposure can lead to different health conditions, including mesothelioma, a type of cancer that develops in the outer lining of the lungs, stomach, heart and other body organs. About 3,000 people are diagnosed with mesothelioma each year in the...
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Researchers are combining drugs to give mesothelioma patients hope
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that attacks the lining of someone's organs before spreading to other body parts. Oftentimes, mesothelioma develops decades after someone worked with asbestos or otherwise ended up exposed to this dangerous mineral substance. Although...
Doctors discover a promising mesothelioma treatment combination
Cancer is the last diagnosis that anyone wants to receive from their doctor. However, there are thousands of new cases diagnosed in the United States every month. The type of cancer that someone has and the stage to which it progressed will influence what options they...
Why are mesothelioma-related deaths rising among women?
Mesothelioma is a frightening and aggressive cancer. It does not respond to many treatment methods and no cure is known. It has been discovered that mesothelioma is connected to asbestos exposure. In the past, men in high-risk jobs were most at risk of developing...
Mesothelioma and mental health
If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, it is critically important that you be proactive about safeguarding your mental health. This kind of diagnosis can be tough to process. If you don’t seek assistance and/or employ proactive mental health strategies, you...
How much is my asbestos claim worth?
If you have been exposed to asbestos, you may develop a rare yet aggressive form of cancer known as mesothelioma at some point in life. If this happens to you or someone you love, you may be eligible for compensation through a mesothelioma lawsuit. But what is your...
Does Roundup get into the water system?
Roundup is a weed killer, and it is widely used due to the fact that it is quite effective. It is never supposed to be used on edible foods or plants, however. This is because it is unhealthy for someone to ingest glyphosate, which is the active ingredient and the...
4 questions to ask your doctor after a mesothelioma diagnosis
Any kind of serious medical diagnosis is going to be a shock, but that’s especially true when you’re faced with something like mesothelioma, which can be treated but not totally cured. When you’re trying to absorb a lot of emotions at once, it helps to have answers...
Common myths about mesothelioma and asbestos
Mesothelioma is a rare form of aggressive cancer, which is often caused by exposure to asbestos. Unfortunately, unlike other common forms of cancer, people know little about mesothelioma. For this reason, there are many dangerous misconceptions surrounding this topic....
Is palliative care or hospice right for you?
You’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma, so you already understand that your situation is serious. You completely recognize the toll that your illness is taking on your body and your family. You’ve heard the terms “palliative care” and “hospice” thrown around a few...