With no cure for mesothelioma in sight, the work of scientists and researchers is more critical than ever. Clinical trials allow them to test promising new treatments while learning more about the condition. Participation in these trials may benefit patients suffering...
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Do you have a history of asbestos exposure?
Before scientists discovered the negative effects of asbestos, its use was prevalent across the country. The harmful substance was a major component in construction, automotive and power-generating industries, mainly due to its fire resistance and strengthening...
How much does mesothelioma cost to treat?
Cancer is often a very expensive illness to have. Just the diagnostic process can cost thousands of dollars, as it may require genetic testing, surgical biopsies or advanced imaging tests performed by licensed professionals. If a doctor recently diagnosed you with...
The new treatment showing promising results for mesothelioma
Research continues to find a way to effectively treat and eventually one day find a cure for mesothelioma. Recently, some promising news came as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted what is called “orphan drug” status to a particular type of chimeric...
How a possible EPA ban lead to more asbestos imports
There have been widespread suspicions about the dangers of asbestos for more than a century and scientific consensus on its status as a carcinogen for decades. Despite knowledge about the dangers of asbestos, numerous industries in the United States have continued to...
Japanese researchers exploring novel treatment for mesothelioma
Mesothelioma typically takes decades to develop, but it can go from the first symptoms to a fatal illness within a few years. Researchers have yet to pinpoint a treatment that would conclusively cure those diagnosed with mesothelioma. Much current medical research...
Why contractors and remodelers are at risk of mesothelioma
Before medical science conclusively showed how dangerous it was, businesses used asbestos in all kinds of products. Asbestos, which is a naturally-occurring mineral substance, helps slow the spread of fire. It also is an effective insulating material. Companies have...
Women’s risk for mesothelioma has surged in recent decades
Mesothelioma is one of the most aggressive and frightening forms of cancer. It does not respond well to traditional treatments and has no known cure. Mesothelioma has a strong correlation with asbestos exposure. Historically, men in certain high-risk professions were...
What tissue does mesothelioma affect?
You'll find that people will often talk about mesothelioma as it relates to a certain part of their body, or the location at which the cancer is found. For instance, they may say that they have mesothelioma of the lungs or of the abdomen. This is partially right, but...
How do you choose the right mesothelioma doctor?
A diagnosis with any form of cancer can leave you overwhelmed and confused. It does not get any better if you are diagnosed with a malignant form of cancer such as mesothelioma. One of the most important questions you will have to grapple with following your...