The Mesothelioma Guide Blog

The rarity of mesothelioma is the main culprit behind the difficulty in its diagnosis and treatment. There are so few cases relative to other types of cancer that it is harder to...

Update: This article was originally published in 2014 and was updated January 6, 2023 with more information about mesothelioma staging and the likelihood of a...

Ed Lauter had one of those iconoclastic faces that everyone remembers. His extremely prolific career, which spanned over four decades, consisted of over 200 film and television...

Many Americans live in homes built during the mid-20th century. In fact, approximately 12% of houses were built before 1940 and a much higher percentage were built before...

Even before starting radiation treatment I met with Dr. Brown.  Everything was explained to me in detail as to what would happen.  Later I was taken into the room where I would...

Over 80% of mesothelioma patients are men. Studies show this is because of the increased exposure risk that men experience through occupational hazards. June is National Men’s...

On December 27, 1999 when I was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma there were very few treatment options available. If you were a stage 3 or 4 and the Mesothelioma had spread...

Researchers from Flinders Medical Centre in Australia are attempting to find a cure for mesothelioma by using human cells to turn the cancer against itself. Research shows that...

Remembering Paul Gleason This Memorial Day we celebrated our fallen veterans, honoring their heroic sacrifice for our country. In remembrance, we also recognize a hidden enemy of...

Tradesmen from shipyard workers to demolition workers have historically been at a higher risk of developing mesothelioma cancer. This has been due to the proximity of their work...