The Mesothelioma Guide Blog

One of the first questions people diagnosed with cancer ask is, “How much will treatment cost?” Financial burdens and limitations can significantly affect treatment decisions....

Military veterans with mesothelioma are often confused – and understandably frustrated – when the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) says it concedes asbestos exposure but...

One of the challenges in fighting mesothelioma is diagnosing the cancer. Doctors, especially those who are not mesothelioma specialists, often have difficulty telling whether a...

Not all clinical trials for mesothelioma and other types of cancer are focused on testing new therapies or surgeries. Some medical studies focus on the behaviors, habits and daily...

In December 2025, a young mother – certainly young by the average age of people who develop the rare cancer known as mesothelioma – was awarded a sizable amount in compensation...

Cancer research doesn’t just focus on finding cures but also improving the quality of life for people living with the disease. That’s where supportive care clinical trials,...

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced new VA compensation rates for 2026. The compensation rates apply to veterans with mesothelioma and their loved ones. The...

The Stephan Company has filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy, hoping to reorganize debt, and likely will need to create an asbestos trust fund to pay victims in the future. The company,...

In just the last few years, tens of thousands of people have filed cancer lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson. Many of the cases ended in verdicts ordering Johnson &...

More than 70 schools in Australia and New Zealand closed recently due to asbestos discovered in children’s play sand. The schools closed for cleaning after the health risk was...