The Mesothelioma Guide Blog

During its peak in the 20th century, asbestos was used throughout many industries, with little to no regard for the health risks. Today, even after all we know about the cancerous...

One of the biggest concerns for cancer patients is that their tumor will return or begin growing again. This fear is also relevant for lung cancer and mesothelioma...

Lung cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the United States, with over 230,000 new cases each year. One of the biggest risk factors contributing to lung cancer is...

New research suggests that not only are COVID-19 vaccines safe for cancer patients, they even reduce the chances of cancer patients being infected by the virus in the future. The...

The overuse of asbestos has significantly declined since its peak in the 20th century due to strict regulations on the cancer-causing substance. Unfortunately, there is still risk...

Months after a mesothelioma victim received compensation from Ford Motor Company, the automobile company faces another asbestos verdict. A jury in St. Louis ruled in favor of a...

“Why does the VA want me to go get a Compensation and Pension (C&P) exam?” As a VA-accredited claims agent and Veterans Service Representative, I get this question a lot...

The immune system protects the body from foreign invaders, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and toxins. However, the immune system struggles to defend the body against cancer –...

Is there a cure for mesothelioma? And if not, will there ever be one? These two questions are some of the biggest facing researchers, doctors and patients. The answer to the first...