The general public knows that asbestos is dangerous. The cancer-causing mineral should be extinct in commercial goods, yet stories of contamination continue to surface. The latest troubling report is about asbestos found in a children’s toy makeup kit. The Environmental Working Group (EWG)...
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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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Patients who undergo mesothelioma surgery hope to wake up with most, if not all, of their tumors removed. However, a cancer-free result often isn’t achieved due to how difficult...
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Receiving a mesothelioma diagnosis can be an overwhelming experience. You’re likely to have many questions for your doctor regarding treatment, prognosis and other topics. As...
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Could a combination of two unorthodox treatment methods be the answer for late-stage pleural mesothelioma patients? That’s what the medical industry hopes for after scientists...
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