The United States government has loosened asbestos-related restrictions, but some states have implemented asbestos regulations to reduce resident exposure to the harmful...
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Discovery of Lymph Nodes May Improve Mesothelioma Survival
Doctors, Prognosis, Research
By: Jenna Campagna, RN
February 14, 2019
Pleural mesothelioma patients often face a high rate of recurrence after surgery. The goal of mesothelioma surgery is to accomplish complete macroscopic resection. However, most...
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J&J Under Fire for Reports of Asbestos Found in Talc
Awareness, Legal, News
By: Alex Hall
February 7, 2019
In December 2018, Reuters published an exposé on Johnson & Johnson, which highlighted evidence that the company was aware of asbestos contamination in their talc products for...
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According to the American Cancer Society’s annual Cancer Statistics Report, the overall mortality from cancer in the United States experienced a steady decline between 1991 and...
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Exercise Helps Mesothelioma Recovery and Recurrence
Advocacy, Prognosis, Research
By: Alex Hall
January 24, 2019
Exercise scientist and Director of the Cardio-Oncology Research Program (CORP) at Memorial Sloan Kettering, Dr. Lee Jones, is attempting to figure out if prescribing...
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Pleural Thickness as a Prognostic Factor in Mesothelioma Diagnosis
Prognosis, Research, Treatment
By: Alex Hall
January 15, 2019
Having an accurate staging method for cancer is essential to developing evidence-based treatment plans for patients. The current staging system used for pleural mesothelioma is...
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Non-Occupational Asbestos Exposure Linked to High Risk of Mesothelioma
Advocacy, Awareness, Research
By: Alex Hall
January 10, 2019
Over the years, asbestos exposure has caused thousands of people to develop mesothelioma cancer. The risks associated with this mineral have been known for decades and in the...
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New Year’s Resolutions for Mesothelioma Patients
Advocacy, Lifestyle, Support
By: Alex Hall
January 3, 2019
The New Year is a time of reflection and planning for the future. Taking stock of some personal goals in the coming year can help you remain focused and tackle any challenges that...
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Mesothelioma Mortality Rates Higher Among Atomic Veterans
Awareness, Mesothelioma Research, Veterans
By: Alex Hall
December 28, 2018
Following the Second World War, the United States continued developing atomic energy and conducted 230 above-ground nuclear weapons tests at the Nevada Test Site and the Pacific...
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Mesothelioma Discovery Shows Potential for Individualized Immunotherapy Treatment
Awareness, Research, Treatment
By: Alex Hall
December 13, 2018
For specialists, one of the most difficult aspects of treating mesothelioma is deciding which treatment will be the most effective for the patient. A patient’s diagnosis can...
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