The Mesothelioma Guide Blog

A scientific paper seems to prove that asbestos is the culprit for many respiratory cancers, especially mesothelioma, and talc without asbestos is not dangerous. Talc has long...

When people think of clinical trials, they often picture new drugs or treatment regimens being tested directly on patients. Not all clinical trials involve testing an experimental...

Last week, the mesothelioma community observed the Global Asbestos Awareness Week: a chance to raise awareness about the ongoing dangers of asbestos exposure and the devastating...

A jury in Los Angeles awarded the family of a physician $12.75 million for developing and dying from mesothelioma cancer. The jury ruled that third-party cosmetic manufacturer...

During the 20th century, plenty of buildings were made with asbestos in walls, floor tiles, insulation, and more. Today, many of these buildings may contain asbestos if they have...

To care for someone battling mesothelioma is to embark on a journey marked by immense love, unwavering dedication, and, often, profound challenges. It is a role demanding...

Age is not the only factor determining survival for mesothelioma. The stage of the cancer, patient’s health, treatment options, and other factors play a significant role. However,...

Checkmate-743 was a historic study in the treatment of mesothelioma, a fast-spreading cancer that gives patients poor life expectancies. It forever changes the trajectory of how...

Vanderbilt Minerals, a company that once mined for talc to use in industrial products, has filed for bankruptcy. The company is a defendant in more than 1,400 lawsuits related to...

Update (02/28/2026): An appeals court overturned a verdict against BNSF Railway. In 2024, a Montana federal court ruled in favor of the estates of two asbestos victims. In 2026,...