Navy veterans, particularly those who served before the late 1980s, have been impacted by asbestos exposure more than any other branch of the military. The reason for this was the extensive use of asbestos in shipbuilding and manufacturing during and after World War II. In the 1940s, shipbuilding...
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In March, the “PROTECT Asbestos Victims Act” (S. 2564) was proposed. The name of this bill seems promising to anyone that has been affected by an asbestos-related disease...
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A new documentary titled Dirty Laundry will explore the people and lives that mesothelioma impacts. The film will premiere at the San Luis Obispo International Film Festival in...
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According to WebMD, “About 40% of adults in the United States say they use some form of alternative medicine.” Alternative therapies can provide hope and comfort to...
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Alternative therapies have become very popular in providing mesothelioma warriors with relief and hope. These types of therapies don’t cure cancer, but they can help a patient...
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Asbestos is the only known cause of mesothelioma. Its dangers are well known, yet it continues to appear periodically in various consumer products. The most recent controversy...
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When Mesothelioma Guide met with the staff at Baylor, clinical dietician Cheryl Bixby spoke with us briefly about supplements – in particular, turkey tail. “For every...
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Swish! 3-point shots aren’t only adding points to college and high school basketball team scores, but they are raising funds to help combat cancers like mesothelioma. The...
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Pleurectomy/decortication (P/D) improves the quality of life for many pleural mesothelioma patients. A recent study has revealed that less is more when it comes to surgically...
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February 4th is World Cancer Day. Every year on this day, all members of the cancer community, including mesothelioma warriors, stand united to share their support. “Each...
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Knit For Life is a nonprofit organization that is changing the lives of many cancer patients, such as mesothelioma warriors. While performing the art of knitting, it welcomes both...
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