The Mesothelioma Guide Blog

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,...

The U.S. Department of Labor sided with two workers in Houston, Texas, after they raised asbestos concerns and were fired. Now, two Houston-based construction companies, Rise...

There are risks with any major surgery, especially one intending to aggressively remove cancer. Yet, a new study proves that pleurectomy/decortication surgery for mesothelioma is...

Many veterans with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease ask the same question about receiving benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). “If I file a...

The most common type of asbestos is banned in the United States. The other types are heavily regulated – and nearly nonexistent in manufacturing. One would think this means the...

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...