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...
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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...
Is it springtime allergies – or mesothelioma?
Springtime in Seattle can be beautiful. But allergy sufferers are plagued with a host of symptoms that leave them feeling miserable. For them, spring is usually not their favorite time of year. But is it really just an allergy to pollen and other irritants that have...
Coogan case is settled at the Supreme Court
Mesothelioma is a serious disease that can lead to a person’s death. When a business is accused of exposing its workers to mesothelioma, there is a chance that the individual or their family members could be compensated for the damage caused. When you take a case to...
New research paves the way for a different mesothelioma treatment
Mesothelioma is a particularly dangerous and deadly form of cancer. It attacks the organ linings and eventually metastasizes or spreads to other parts of the body. Mesothelioma takes decades to develop to a point where someone has noticeable symptoms, but the...
How fast will mesothelioma spread?
Mesothelioma is a common concern among people who have been exposed to asbestos. This type of cancer can affect the lungs, heart and other organs, eventually leading to a poorer quality of life and a terminal illness. Fortunately, the development of mesothelioma or...
Understanding the 3 main forms of mesothelioma
Being diagnosed with mesothelioma can be heart-wrenching. Basically, this is a type of cancer that attacks the mesothelium, a thin layer of tissues that cover the body’s internal organs. If you were exposed to asbestos due to someone else’s negligence, you may be...
Immunotherapy seems promising for those with mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is one of the deadliest cancers. Any cancer could prove fatal if it progresses far enough before someone seeks treatment. However, mesothelioma is currently incurable and spreads quickly after a diagnosis. Patients with mesothelioma undergo treatments to...
