The Mesothelioma Guide Blog

Johnson & Johnson (J&J) is in the midst of attempting to finalize a historic settlement of thousands of cancer-related lawsuits through the bankruptcy of its subsidiary:...

Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that spreads aggressively from the lining of the lungs or abdominal cavity to nearby organs. The average survival is 12-16 months for people who do...

Mesothelioma Guide’s registered nurse, Karen Ritter, has created a list of questions for those fighting mesothelioma cancer to ask their doctor about chemotherapy. For more...

The wildfires spreading through southern California have caused a significant loss of life, along with life-altering damage to people’s homes, businesses, automobiles, mementos,...

The terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, released hundreds of metric tons of asbestos through Lower Manhattan in New York City. Officials have long-warned about asbestos exposure...

Pleural mesothelioma is an aggressive type of cancer that forms in the lining of the lungs and can spread quickly to the lungs. This aggressive spread means many people diagnosed...

The California wildfires in Los Angeles and surrounding areas have already killed at least 24 people, destroyed more than 12,000 buildings, and burned more than 60 square miles....

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seeks to create a universal testing process of asbestos in talc. The FDA announced a proposed rule on Dec. 26, 2024 that would...

2024 was a busy year for news regarding asbestos regulations, mesothelioma treatment advancement, lawsuits, and more items of interest for patients, caregivers, and victim...

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced new VA compensation rates for 2025. The compensation rates apply to veterans with mesothelioma and their loved ones. The...