The Mesothelioma Guide Blog

Receiving a mesothelioma diagnosis can be an overwhelming experience. You’re likely to have many questions for your doctor regarding treatment, prognosis and other topics. As you...

Construction workers in the 20th century faced an increased risk of asbestos exposure due to the heightened use of the mineral in homes, offices and other buildings. While the use...

Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that forms in the lining of the lungs, abdominal cavity, heart and testes. These linings, which are composed of tissue and fluid, can be infiltrated...

According to Bloomberg, Johnson & Johnson has reached a tentative settlement agreement of nearly $700 million to resolve an investigation brought on by more than 40 U.S....

According to the St. Thomas Source news outlet, Hess Corporation has settled St. Croix asbestos lawsuits and will create an asbestos trust fund for pending and future legal...

According to the website PRnewswire.com, tire manufacturer Bridgestone Firestone was ordered to pay $30 million to the wife of a man who died of mesothelioma. Thomas J. died of...

In 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved two immunotherapy drugs, Opdivo (nivolumab) and Yervoy (ipilimumab), for the treatment of unresectable malignant...

A story of a dog with mesothelioma could help doctors identify the cancer earlier in humans as well as canines. The case of a dog with mesothelioma out of Japan is inspiring in...

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was frequently used by many American industries – including the military – during the 20th century. The military used asbestos in...

Keytruda, an immunotherapy for mesothelioma, improved the survival of pleural mesothelioma patients in an international phase 3 clinical trial. The study confirms Keytruda can...