Asbestos has an appealing characteristic: It can prevent fires. Many businesses relied on the mineral for decades as an insulant. Baking and cooking was no exception. Asbestos can also cause mesothelioma, meaning bakers and cooks were at risk daily. Mesothelioma is a rare disease affecting...
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For the first time in more than 15 years, there is a new treatment for Americans who have mesothelioma. Better yet, the favorable trial results for this treatment indicate it...
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Yvette King calls herself part of the “8 percent.” The adjectives to describe the people who comprise the group include: tenacious, relentless, persevering, resourceful,...
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For mesothelioma patients, treatment is often limited to three words: surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. Surgery is the optimal choice — if the cancer can be removed, then why...
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) remains at the center of criticism regarding its handling of asbestos regulations. In April 2019, the EPA announced a change to its...
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The United States government has balked at the idea of a complete ban on asbestos, a dangerous, mesothelioma-causing mineral used in numerous consumer products. New Jersey’s...
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Much of the attention associated with mesothelioma goes to the person who has this rare and aggressive cancer. The patient is the object of many questions and discussions, ranging...
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Imagine this: You went to the doctor after experiencing symptoms you thought were signs of a common illness. Maybe you had chest pain. Or a fever. Or persistent coughing and...
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A new study confirms the obvious link between mesothelioma treatment and survival length. However, the research’s primary revelation is that many patients often do not receive...
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Officials with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) felt they took a step forward last week when they announced a new rule regarding asbestos regulation. When anti-asbestos...
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Standard treatment for mesothelioma includes surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. As clinical trials continue, immunotherapy and virotherapy may join the list. However, experts at...
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