Mesothelioma is a challenging disease to understand. The cancer is rare, largely unheard of, and doesn’t form on any well-known organs or body parts like the liver or brain. Most mesothelioma patients don’t have medical backgrounds, so words like “epithelioid” and “sarcomatoid” sound...
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Almost all mesothelioma cases start in one of two areas: the pleura or the peritoneum. Hence, the two most common types of the disease are pleural mesothelioma and peritoneal...
Read PostIn the aftermath of 9/11, medical experts worried about the long-term health ramifications. The people in lower Manhattan that day — and the immediate days following — were...
Read PostAsbestos is a carcinogen linked to numerous diseases. If you’ve visited our website before, then you likely know the mineral is the only proven cause of mesothelioma. However,...
Read PostExperts continue exploring new treatment options for mesothelioma patients. Some ideas aren’t brand new but are tweaks to current forms of care. The recent rise of proton...
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Have you ever thought of automobile brakes as a source of asbestos exposure and occupation linked to mesothelioma? If not, then it’s time you do. Asbestos is an insulant,...
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Asbestos was used in numerous commercial trades during the 20th century. The end result is the cancerous mineral is just about everywhere. It was even used to make jewelry, which...
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Two medical organizations recently discussed the current procedure for diagnosing mesothelioma. The result was new recommendations about how specialists should report findings...
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Alexis Kidd received her mesothelioma diagnosis more than 12 years ago. So excuse her for not remembering everything about the months leading up to it, or the months...
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Two reports last week reinforce what many medical experts — and, unfortunately, even some mesothelioma patients — strongly believed. At least some of Johnson & Johnson’s...
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