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- [Study Shows Pemetrexed and Platinum Effective As Second-Line Mesothelioma Treatment](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/pemetrexed-platinum-effective-mesothelioma-treatment/): Researchers from the German MesoNet study published new findings on the combination of pemetrexed and platinum as a treatment for pleural mesothelioma, results that could shed new light on its use in battling the deadly cancer.
- [Mesothelioma Study Recommends Greater Focus on Treating Pain](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/mesothelioma-study-recommends-greater-focus-treating-pain/): Results from a large, multi-center cohort study on the rare and deadly cancer mesothelioma showed that pain had a very large impact on patients’ quality of life. The study emphasized the need for a greater emphasis on identifying and managing patients with higher risk of pain throughout their mesothelioma treatment.
- [EPA Delays Asbestos Protection Rule Until 2027](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/epa-delays-asbestos-protection-rule-2027/): The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that its plans to delay its proposed Part 2 asbestos risk management rule to June 3, 2027, in order to seek further public input to “develop a durable Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) regulation for legacy uses and associated disposals of asbestos, non-chrysotile and chrysotile asbestos fiber types, and asbestos-containing talc.”
- [Stanford Surgeons Perform First PITAC Procedure for Pleural Mesothelioma](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/stanford-first-pitac-procedure-pleural-mesothelioma/): Surgeons from the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Stanford Medicine made history by performing the first PITAC, or pressurized intrathoracic aerosol chemotherapy, procedures on patients with the rare cancer mesothelioma. The first such procedure was undertaken in March, with the second taking place in May.
- [Study Shows Overall Mesothelioma Rates Have Fallen Since 1990](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/study-shows-overall-mesothelioma-rates-fallen-1990/): A new study published in JCO Public Oncology dug deep into statistical trends in mesothelioma incidence and mortality from 1990-2023, finding that while progress is uneven, mesothelioma rates have generally declined over the past few decades.
- [California Woman Receives $32 Million Judgment in Johnson & Johnson Mesothelioma Lawsuit](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/woman-receives-32-million-judgment-johnson-johnson-mesothelioma-lawsuit/): The family of a California woman who died from the deadly cancer mesothelioma after being exposed to talc-based baby powder contaminated with asbestos won a $32 million judgment from a jury in Los Angeles, marking another in a long series of successful lawsuits against the pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson.
- [Case Study Shows Nivolumab Monotherapy Promising for Pleural Mesothelioma](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/nivolumab-pleural-mesothelioma-case-study/): Researchers from the Hakodate National Hospital in Japan published a case study in the treatment of the rare and aggressive cancer called mesothelioma that could indicate an important and positive step in the treatment of the disease.
- [Asbestos Fears Spark Recall of Toys Sold Nationwide](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/asbestos-recall-of-orb-funkee-children-squeeze-toy/): A recall of a popular children’s toy due to potential asbestos contamination is making headlines and raising concerns among parents and health advocates about where asbestos could be lurking.
- [$10.2 Million Verdict Names Popular Brands Sold at Walgreens, Walmart](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/mesothelioma-verdict-names-popular-brands-sold-at-walgreens-walmart/): A couple in Minnesota won a mesothelioma lawsuit against a manufacturer responsible for several popular brands of talc products.
- [Talc Blamed for Nearly Half of Asbestos Exposure Lawsuits in 2025](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/talc-blamed-for-nearly-half-of-asbestos-exposure-lawsuits-in-2025/): A new report from the website KCIC highlights the growing trend in mesothelioma cancer lawsuits connected to the use of talc products.
- [Best Treatment for Mesothelioma? Still a Combination of Surgery and More](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/best-treatment-for-mesothelioma-still-a-combination-of-surgery-and-more/): For more than a decade, Mesothelioma Guide has published blogs and updated pages with data on different treatment options for mesothelioma: survival averages, safety risks, and more.
- [Expression of Mesothelioma Biomarkers Can Hint at Prognosis](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/expression-of-mesothelioma-biomarkers-can-hint-at-prognosis/): Certain biomarkers are linked to specific types of cancer. These biomarkers are proteins found in patients’ blood or tissue samples.
- [National Nurses Week Spotlight: A Nurse Navigator’s Role in Mesothelioma Care](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/national-nurses-week-spotlight-a-nurse-navigators-role-in-mesothelioma-care/): National Nurses Week is this week, which is a time to recognize the dedication, compassion, and resilience of nurses across all specialties. For me, it is also a moment to reflect on the privilege I have of walking alongside patients and families facing one of the most challenging diagnoses of cancer: a rare type called mesothelioma.
- [Is Talc Without Asbestos Dangerous? Study Says No](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/is-talc-without-asbestos-dangerous-study-says-no/): A scientific paper seems to prove that asbestos is the culprit for many respiratory cancers, especially mesothelioma, and talc without asbestos is not dangerous.
- [Understanding Observational Clinical Trials: What They Are and Their Role in Mesothelioma Research](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/understanding-observational-clinical-trials-mesothelioma-research/): When people think of clinical trials, they often picture new drugs or treatment regimens being tested directly on patients. Not all clinical trials involve testing an experimental therapy. Some focus instead on carefully observing patients and gathering information to better understand a disease.
- [Why Global Asbestos Awareness Week Still Matters in 2026](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/why-global-asbestos-awareness-week-matters-in-2026/): Last week, the mesothelioma community observed the Global Asbestos Awareness Week: a chance to raise awareness about the ongoing dangers of asbestos exposure and the devastating diseases it causes, including mesothelioma.
- [Verdict in Talc Mesothelioma Case Awards Victim $12.75 Million](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/verdict-in-talc-mesothelioma-case-in-los-angeles/): A jury in Los Angeles awarded the family of a physician $12.75 million for developing and dying from mesothelioma cancer. The jury ruled that third-party cosmetic manufacturer Port Jervis Laboratories is responsible for the victim’s exposure to asbestos.
- [Legacy Asbestos Closes Trader Joe’s in Portland, OR](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/legacy-asbestos-portland-trader-joes/): During the 20th century, plenty of buildings were made with asbestos in walls, floor tiles, insulation, and more. Today, many of these buildings may contain asbestos if they have not been fully renovated, and this can lead to businesses closing.
- [Mesothelioma Caregiving: Sharing Hope](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/mesothelioma-caregiving-tips-sharing-hope/): To care for someone battling mesothelioma is to embark on a journey marked by immense love, unwavering dedication, and, often, profound challenges. It is a role demanding strength, resilience, and a deep well of compassion.
- [Age Just a Number? Analyzing Survival Differences After Surgery](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/analyzing-survival-differences-for-age-mesothelioma/): Age is not the only factor determining survival for mesothelioma. The stage of the cancer, patient’s health, treatment options, and other factors play a significant role.
- [5 Years Later: Opdivo-Yervoy Still Tops Chemotherapy for Mesothelioma](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/5-years-later-opdivo-yervoy-tops-chemotherapy-for-mesothelioma/): Checkmate-743 was a historic study in the treatment of mesothelioma, a fast-spreading cancer that gives patients poor life expectancies. It forever changes the trajectory of how doctors treat this rare type of cancer, officially putting immunotherapy on par with the long-standing cancer treatment known as chemotherapy.
- [Vanderbilt Minerals Files for Bankruptcy Due to Asbestos Lawsuits](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/vanderbilt-minerals-files-for-bankruptcy-due-to-asbestos-lawsuits/): Vanderbilt Minerals, a company that once mined for talc to use in industrial products, has filed for bankruptcy. The company is a defendant in more than 1,400 lawsuits related to asbestos exposure.
- [Update: Appeals Court Overturns Verdict Against Warren Buffett’s BNSF Railway](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/libby-asbestos-exposure-warren-buffetts-railroad-company/): Now, victims of Libby asbestos exposure are taking legal action against one of the companies allegedly involved in that exposure: BNSF Railway, which is owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway parent company.
- [Texas Companies Ordered to Pay Workers More than $200,000 in Back Pay After Asbestos-Related Firings](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/texas-companies-ordered-to-pay-workers-for-asbestos-firings/): 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 Construction LLC and Niko Group LLC, must pay more than $200,000 in back wages and reinstate the employment of the two workers.
- [New Study Defends Use of Pleurectomy/Decortication Surgery as Safe](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/new-study-defends-use-of-pleurectomy-decortication-surgery-as-safe/): 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 safe and effective – and should be considered by eligible patients.
- [Can I Receive VA Disability Compensation and Asbestos Trust Fund Payments at the Same Time?](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/rules-for-va-compensation-and-asbestos-trust-fund-same-time/): 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).
- [Incidence of Mesothelioma Falling Across U.S.](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/mesothelioma-rates-falling-across-us/): The most common type of asbestos is banned in the United States. The other types are heavily regulated – and nearly nonexistent in manufacturing.
- [How Much Does Treatment for Mesothelioma Cost Patients?](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/how-much-does-treatment-for-mesothelioma-cost-patients/): 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. Some people with cancer shy away from aggressive treatment, such as surgery or chemotherapy, because they do not believe they can afford it.
- [If the VA Concedes Asbestos Exposure, Why Do I Still Need a Medical Nexus?](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/medical-nexus-report-for-mesothelioma-va-claims/): 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 still asks for more evidence before granting service-connection for the cancer.
- [Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery Proven Effective in Helping Diagnose Mesothelioma](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/video-assisted-thoracic-surgery-proven-effective-in-helping-diagnose-mesothelioma/): 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 patient has this rare and aggressive cancer or another disease.
- [Behavioral Clinical Trials in Cancer Care: How Lifestyle Choices Shape Mesothelioma Outcomes](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/behavioral-clinical-trials-mesothelioma/): 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 choices of patients that affect their health and well-being. These are called behavioral clinical trials, and they play an important role in cancer care.
- [$65 Million Verdict for Young Mother’s Mesothelioma From Johnson & Johnson](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/65-million-verdict-for-mesothelioma-from-johnson-johnson/): 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 after a jury ruled Johnson & Johnson is responsible for her disease.
- [Supportive Care Clinical Trials: Enhancing Comfort and Well-Being for People Living with Mesothelioma](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/supportive-care-clinical-trials-for-mesothelioma/): Cancer research doesn’t just focus on finding cures but also improving the quality of life for people living with the disease. That’s where supportive care clinical trials, sometimes called quality of life clinical trials, come in.
- [VA Announces 2026 Compensation Rates](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/va-announces-compensation-rates/): The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced new VA compensation rates for 2026. The compensation rates apply to veterans with mesothelioma and their loved ones.
- [Historic Hair Care Company Files for Bankruptcy to Create Asbestos Trust Fund](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/historic-hair-care-company-files-for-asbestos-bankruptcy/): The Stephan Company has filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy, hoping to reorganize debt, and likely will need to create an asbestos trust fund to pay victims in the future.
- [Mesothelioma Lawsuit Ends in $1.5 Billion Verdict Against Johnson & Johnson](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/mesothelioma-lawsuit-ends-in-1-5-billion-verdict-against-johnson-johnson/): In just the last few years, tens of thousands of people have filed cancer lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson. Many of the cases ended in verdicts ordering Johnson & Johnson to pay victims anywhere from $1 million to $100 million.
- [Asbestos Outbreak in Australia Schools Through Play Sand](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/asbestos-outbreak-in-australia-schools-through-play-sand/): More than 70 schools in Australia and New Zealand closed recently due to asbestos discovered in children’s play sand.
- [FDA Ends Push to Require Tests of Asbestos in Talc Cosmetics](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/fda-ends-push-to-require-tests-of-asbestos-in-talc-cosmetics/): Thousands of people in the United States each year develop mesothelioma, which is a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. Tens of thousands more people develop lung cancer and ovarian cancer from asbestos exposure.
- [Doctor’s Family Wins Mesothelioma Lawsuit Against Johnson & Johnson](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/doctors-family-wins-mesothelioma-lawsuit-against-johnson-johnson/): Doctors are not anywhere near the top of the list among occupations linked to mesothelioma. This cancer is often connected to people who worked in construction, plants, and other blue-collar jobs.
- [What to Do When the VA Denies Your Mesothelioma Claim — and Why It’s Usually Fixable](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/what-to-do-when-va-denies-mesothelioma-claim/): If the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) denies your veterans mesothelioma claim, don’t take that as the end of the road. In fact, most denied mesothelioma claims can absolutely be fixed — not by starting over, not by arguing with the VA, and not by sending random paperwork, but by understanding why the VA denied the claim and responding the right way.
- [What Are Screening Clinical Trials? Understanding Their Role in Early Detection of Mesothelioma](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/what-are-screening-clinical-trials-for-mesothelioma/): In the fight against cancer, timing is everything. The earlier a disease is detected, the better the chances of survival.
- [When Does Relapse of Mesothelioma Happen After Cytoreduction/HIPEC Surgery?](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/mesothelioma-relapse-after-cytoreduction-hipec-surgery/): Peritoneal mesothelioma is one of four types of mesothelioma and the second most common. Approximately 15% of the 3,000 people in the U.S. diagnosed each year with mesothelioma have peritoneal disease.
- [Impressive Results From CAR T-Cell Therapy for Mesothelioma](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/impressive-results-from-car-t-cell-therapy-for-mesothelioma/): A disease control rate in cancer studies is the percentage of people whose tumors stopped growing.
- [What Are Prevention Clinical Trials? Exploring Their Role in Reducing Mesothelioma Cancer Risk](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/what-are-prevention-clinical-trials-for-mesothelioma/): When it comes to treating and hopefully beating cancer, early action matters. That’s why prevention-focused clinical trials play a critical role in public health and medical research.
- [White House Demolition Receives Criticism for Handling of Asbestos](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/white-house-demolition-receives-criticism-for-handling-of-asbestos/): The ongoing demolition project in the historic East Wing of the White House has raised alarm bells regarding the handling of potential asbestos.
- [Mesothelioma Guide Supporting, to Attend the 2025 International Mesothelioma Interest Group Conference](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/mesothelioma-guide-supporting-to-attend-the-2025-international-mesothelioma-interest-group-conference/): Mesothelioma Guide is sponsoring and will attend the 2025 International Conference of the International Mesothelioma Interest Group (iMig) from October 26-29 in Philadelphia, PA.
- [Two Separate Verdicts Against Johnson & Johnson Increased](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/two-mesothelioma-verdicts-against-johnson-johnson-increased/): Judges altering verdicts to give victims of personal injury claims additional compensation is not that uncommon. Even in mesothelioma lawsuits, verdicts can and sometimes do change after the initial ruling from a jury. Usually, the additional verdict comes from punitive damages, which are to punish the culpable company.
- [Honeywell, Avon Finalize Asbestos Trust Funds](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/honeywell-avon-finalize-asbestos-trust-funds/): Two companies, Honeywell and Avon, have each finished the process of selling off asbestos liabilities and setting up a trust fund for compensating people with certain asbestos-related diseases.
- [$966 Million?! Yes, That’s the Historic Verdict in a Johnson & Johnson Mesothelioma Lawsuit](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/966-million-verdict-in-johnson-johnson-mesothelioma-lawsuit/): In what appears to be the largest mesothelioma verdict ever, a jury in Los Angeles ruled Johnson & Johnson must pay a staggering $966 million to the family of a woman who died of mesothelioma.
- [$33 Million Mesothelioma Verdict in Oregon for Shipyard Worker](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/mesothelioma-verdict-in-oregon-for-shipyard-worker/): A jury in Oregon delivered a $33 million verdict favoring a former shipyard worker who developed mesothelioma. The victim believes he was exposed to asbestos from his shipyard work, specifically working with asbestos-containing gaskets.
- [Chemotherapy Method Helps Peritoneal Mesothelioma Patient Achieve Long Survival](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/chemotherapy-method-pipac-helps-peritoneal-mesothelioma/): Mesothelioma is a particularly aggressive type of cancer. The average survival for people with the disease is 1-2 years. Even after surgery, survival is limited because doctors often cannot find all the microscopic tumors and cells in the body to remove them.
- [Asbestos Exposure From Clay Brings $83 Million Verdict for Mesothelioma](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/clay-asbestos-brings-83-million-mesothelioma-verdict/): A woman exposed to asbestos from pottery clay was awarded $83 million for her mesothelioma.
- [What Are Diagnostic Clinical Trials? Exploring Their Role in Early Mesothelioma Detection](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/what-are-diagnostic-clinical-trials-mesothelioma/): Early detection can make all the difference when fighting aggressive cancers like mesothelioma. That’s where diagnostic clinical trials come in. These studies help scientists and clinicians develop better, faster, and more accurate tools to detect disease, sometimes before symptoms appear.
- [Two Studies Highlight Immunotherapy With Surgery for Mesothelioma](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/two-studies-highlight-immunotherapy-with-surgery-for-mesothelioma/): Two independent scientific studies show how immunotherapy for mesothelioma can benefit patients who have surgery.
- [The History of Mesothelioma and National Mesothelioma Awareness Day](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/history-of-mesothelioma-national-mesothelioma-awareness-day/): Each year on September 26, people from all over the world join together to recognize National Mesothelioma Awareness Day. This day is dedicated to honoring patients, supporting families, and promoting progress in the fight against this rare cancer.
- [Asbestos Found in Ohio Elementary School](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/asbestos-found-in-ohio-elementary-school/): An elementary school in a suburb of Cleveland, OH, remains closed after officials found asbestos.
- [What Are Treatment Trials? Understanding Their Role in Advancing Mesothelioma Care](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/what-are-treatment-clinical-trials/): When facing a rare and aggressive cancer like mesothelioma, finding the right treatment can be overwhelming. For many patients, mesothelioma clinical trials open the door to new hope as they provide access to new and potentially curative therapies not yet offered to the general patient population. This is especially true for treatment trials, which are designed to test how well new therapies work.
- [Mining Operations Lead to Mesothelioma Verdict for Grieving Family](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/mining-operations-lead-to-mesothelioma-verdict/): A grieving woman was awarded $12.25 million following the death of her sister to mesothelioma. The rare cancer is caused by exposure to asbestos.
- [Treatment Plan Works in Two Cases of Peritoneal Mesothelioma](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/treatment-plan-works-for-peritoneal-mesothelioma/): Long-term survival for mesothelioma is rare, especially without surgery. Chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy, or a combination of these options usually gives patients 1-2 years of survival.
- [Beyond the Green Light: Why Phase 4 Trials Still Matter](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/why-phase-4-trials-still-matter/): When we think of clinical trials, we often picture early-stage testing in labs or hospitals. But what happens after a drug gets approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is available for use?
- [2 Years of Asbestos Drama: Philadelphia School Finally Reopens](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/philadelphia-school-reopens-after-asbestos/): For more than two years, students, faculty and staff of Frankford High School in Philadelphia were unable to enter their school’s building. Asbestos found in the school raised concerns enough to indefinitely close the building.
- [Asbestos in Gun Bullets? $9 Million Verdict Says So](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/asbestos-in-shotgun-shells-lawsuit/): Asbestos really was used just about everywhere – and in just about everything.
- [Which U.S. States Have the Most Mesothelioma Deaths?](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/mesothelioma-deaths-by-state/): Asbestos is the only cause of mesothelioma, which is a rare and deadly type of cancer. Exposure to asbestos can also cause lung cancer and deadly lung scarring.
- [No Rest for the Wicked: Johnson & Johnson Hit With $42 Million Verdict](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/johnson-johnson-hit-with-42-million-mesothelioma-verdict/): Johnson & Johnson has tried to avoid paying verdicts to mesothelioma victims who were exposed to asbestos from the company’s baby powder.
- [Mesothelioma Cancer Centers on List of Best U.S. Hospitals](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/best-us-hospitals-2025-for-mesothelioma/): The annual U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list is once again filled with mesothelioma cancer centers of excellence.
- [New Asbestos Issues in Three Schools](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/new-asbestos-issues-in-three-schools/): Three schools reportedly have issues with asbestos – two schools closing and another causing concerns for parents.
- [Naturopathic Care: An Option for Mesothelioma Patients](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/naturopathic-care-an-option-for-mesothelioma-patients/): For many people fighting mesothelioma, the path of conventional treatment can be difficult – full of physical and emotional stress.
- [Phase 3 Clinical Trials: Where Promising Treatments Prove Their Worth](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/phase-3-clinical-trials/): Medical treatments, such as therapies to treat cancer, go through a multi-step process before they can be used by the general population. This process includes three phases of clinical trials, each one with its own purpose for testing the therapy.
- [Inside Phase 2 Clinical Trials: Bridge Between Safety and Success](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/inside-phase-2-clinical-trials/): Phase 2 clinical trials are a crucial part of progressing a new medicine or treatment – such as a potentially life-saving therapy for cancer like mesothelioma – to FDA approval and general patient use.
- [Tiger at Minnesota Zoo Dies of Mesothelioma](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/tiger-at-minnesota-zoo-dies-of-mesothelioma/): An estimated 3,000 people in the United States develop mesothelioma. The rare and aggressive cancer spreads quickly, and treatment often struggles to stop tumors from growing and multiplying.
- [Inside Phase 1 Clinical Trials: Why the First Step Matters Most](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/inside-phase-1-clinical-trials/): Every approved medical treatment that exists today – whether for cancer, diabetes, rare diseases or infections – started with clinical trials.
- [Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Oncology: Advancing Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prognostic Precision](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/artificial-intelligence-ai-in-oncology-mesothelioma/): When you or a loved one is facing cancer, every decision – from diagnosis to treatment – can feel overwhelming. Thankfully, modern technology is helping doctors make faster, more accurate, and more personalized decisions.
- [BREAKING: Trump Administration Decides to Keep Asbestos Ban After All](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/breaking-trump-administration-keeps-asbestos-ban/): In an about-face following public backlash from the scientific and patient advocacy communities – along with the general public – President Donald Trump and his administration announced plans to maintain the United States’ recently enacted ban of chrysotile asbestos.
- [CAR T-Cell Therapy & Mesothelioma: What’s Next?](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/car-t-cell-therapy-mesothelioma-research-future-progress/): In the world of cancer treatment, innovation is everything – and one of the most exciting frontiers today is the emergence of CAR T-cell therapy. While this therapy has made headlines for its success in treating blood cancers, many researchers and clinicians now ask: Can this cellular powerhouse be used against tough-to-treat solid tumors like mesothelioma?
- [Orphan Drug Designation: Opening Doors for Rare Cancer Treatments [Mesothelioma and More]](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/orphan-drug-designation-opening-doors-for-rare-cancer-treatments/): When it comes to cancer, not all diagnoses are created equal.
- [Philadelphia School District Charged by Federal Government for Asbestos in Schools](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/philadelphia-school-district-under-investigation-for-asbestos-in-schools/): Update (06/28/2025): The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania filed criminal charges against the School District of Philadelphia. The filing alleges failures to inspect, remediate, and report damaged asbestos in schools throughout the city.
- [Oncolytic Virus for Mesothelioma Receives Special FDA Designation](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/oncolytic-virus-for-mesothelioma-receives-special-fda-designation/): The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted orphan drug status to an oncolytic virus developed for mesothelioma. This special designation allows quicker review of the therapy and could expedite getting the treatment to patients with this rare and aggressive cancer.
- [Trump Administration EPA Reviewing Asbestos Ban](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/trump-administration-epa-reviewing-asbestos-ban/): A little more than one year after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a ban of the most popular type of asbestos, the historic decision is being reconsidered and may be reversed.
- [New Orleans Mesothelioma Verdict the Latest Against Johnson & Johnson](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/new-orleans-mesothelioma-verdict-johnson-johnson/): A jury in New Orleans awarded the family of a deceased woman $3 million in a mesothelioma lawsuit involving Johnson & Johnson. This verdict is the latest against the health and beauty corporation, which has spent the last several years desperately trying to avoid facing lawsuits via a bankruptcy strategy.
- [P/D Surgery for Mesothelioma Gives Patients Shot at Cancer-Free Life](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/pleurectomy-decortication-cancer-free-mesothelioma/): Mesothelioma is a unique type of cancer. Tumors spread quickly and as little specks rather than one large, ever-growing mass.
- [Asbestos Clinic in Libby, Montana, Closes After Fraud Claims](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/asbestos-clinic-in-libby-montana-closes-fraud-claims/): A well-known asbestos screening clinic in Libby, MT – one of the hotbeds of asbestos mining and exposure in the United States – closed last week.
- [Mesothelioma Specialist Seeing Patients at Tampa VA Hospital](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/mesothelioma-specialist-seeing-patients-at-tampa-va-hospital/): Wickii Vigneswaran, MD, is part of the treatment team at the James A. Haley VA Hospital in Tampa, FL. Dr. Vigneswaran is an internationally recognized thoracic surgeon and a well-respected specialist of the rare and aggressive cancer mesothelioma.
- [5 Top Doctors for Pleural Mesothelioma](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/5-top-doctors-for-pleural-mesothelioma/): Pleural mesothelioma is an aggressive type of cancer that can quickly spread to the lungs. The disease is also one of the rarest types of cancer, and most doctors have never treated a patient with it.
- [NPR Show Details Johnson & Johnson Link to Asbestos and Mesothelioma](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/npr-show-johnson-johnson-link-to-asbestos-and-mesothelioma/): The controversy regarding asbestos exposure and mesothelioma risks for Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder has been ongoing for many years.
- [Mesothelioma Risk Still Looms After California Fires](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/mesothelioma-risk-still-looms-after-california-fires/): The Eaton wildfires in Altadena, California, near Los Angeles, have left a lingering threat in their wake: asbestos exposure, the only cause of a rare and deadly form of cancer called mesothelioma. Asbestos can also cause lung cancer, ovarian cancer, and a deadly lung-scarring disease called asbestosis.
- [Faulty Inspections Lead to Concerns of Asbestos in New York City Public Schools](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/failed-asbestos-inspections-nyc-schools/): An audit reveals that the New York Department of Education has failed to inspect a large majority of New York City public schools for asbestos, a cancer-causing toxin.
- [Mesothelioma Cases Above 3,000 in Recent Years](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/mesothelioma-cases-above-3000-in-recent-years/): Mesothelioma is a rare cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. During the 21st century, the average number of mesothelioma cases in the U.S. each year was 2,500-3,000.
- [$18 Million Mesothelioma Verdict for Talc and Secondhand Asbestos Exposure](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/18-million-mesothelioma-verdict-talc-and-secondhand-asbestos-exposure/): A jury in Florida awarded a woman with mesothelioma a sizable verdict in a case of talc and secondhand asbestos exposure.
- [Talc Mining Company Barretts Minerals Pursues Asbestos Trust Fund](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/barretts-minerals-pursues-asbestos-trust-fund/): The talc mining and processing company Barretts Minerals is proceeding with a plan to create an asbestos trust fund to pay cancer victims who used the company’s products.
- [Radiation Therapy Still Has a Place in Multimodal Mesothelioma Treatment](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/radiation-place-in-mesothelioma-treatment-plan/): Radiation therapy is one of several treatment options for mesothelioma, which is a rare type of cancer of the thin linings near the lungs and abdominal cavity.
- [Another Win for Cancer Victims: Johnson & Johnson’s Bankruptcy Rejected for Third Time](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/johnson-johnson-talc-cancer-bankruptcy-rejected-for-third-time/): For the third time, Johnson & Johnson’s attempt to avoid facing tens of thousands of lawsuits from cancer victims was denied.
- [$16 Million Verdict for Family in Wrongful Death Lawsuit for Asbestos Exposure](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/16-million-verdict-wrongful-death-lawsuit-for-asbestos-exposure/): A court in Washington state sided with the family of a deceased cancer victim in a wrongful death lawsuit against an asbestos mining company.
- [Can Dendritic Cell Vaccination Stop Mesothelioma?](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/can-dendritic-cell-vaccines-stop-mesothelioma/): One of the ways to treat mesothelioma is using science to help the patient’s own immune system fight the cancer.
- [Asbestos Found in Virginia Elementary School](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/asbestos-in-virginia-elementary-school/): According to news reports, asbestos was found in Abingdon Elementary School in Virginia.
- [U-Haul Fined $231,000 for Exposing Workers to Asbestos](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/uhaul-fined-for-asbestos-exposure/): The moving truck, trailer, and storage unit rental company U-Haul was accused of exposing workers to asbestos and fined more than $200,000 for the alleged infraction.
- [Johnson & Johnson Bankruptcy Hearing Begins in Texas](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/johnson-johnson-bankruptcy-hearing-begins/): The bankruptcy hearing for Johnson & Johnson has started, and it may last a few weeks before a judge in Texas rules either in favor of the healthcare giant or with the victims of the company’s harmful approach to business.
- [Johnson & Johnson’s Talc Lawsuits: Federal Agencies Push Back Amid Cancer Settlement](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/johnson-johnsons-talc-lawsuits-federal-agencies-push-back/): 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: Red River Talc. However, two U.S. federal health agencies – the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) – are challenging the proposal, raising concerns about the potential impact on the government’s ability to recover health care costs.
- [Examining a Promising Triple-Therapy Combination for Mesothelioma](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/promising-triple-therapy-combination-for-mesothelioma/): 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 not have surgery to remove tumors.
- [Mesothelioma Chemotherapy: Questions to Ask Your Doctor](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/mesothelioma-chemotherapy-questions-to-ask-your-doctor/): 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 information about mesothelioma or questions about treatment options, please contact Karen at karen@mesotheliomaguide.com.
- [Tips for Avoiding Asbestos Exposure From California Wildfires](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/tips-avoiding-asbestos-exposure-from-california-wildfires/): 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, keepsakes, family heirlooms and more.
- [Study Reports Four 9/11 Cases of Mesothelioma](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/september-11-terrorist-attacks-and-mesothelioma/): 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 for residents and emergency responders who were in or near the World Trade Center towers.
- [Examining Immunotherapy for Sarcomatoid Mesothelioma and Biphasic Mesothelioma](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/examining-immunotherapy-for-sarcomatoid-mesothelioma-and-biphasic-mesothelioma/): 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 with mesothelioma are not eligible for surgery.
- [California Wildfires May Expose Residents, Firefighters to Deadly Asbestos](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/california-wildfires-asbestos-exposure/): 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 flames are likely to do more damage in the coming days.
- [FDA Hopes to Improve Testing of Asbestos in Talc](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/fda-testing-of-asbestos-in-talc-overhaul/): The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seeks to create a universal testing process of asbestos in talc.
- [Top Mesothelioma and Asbestos News in 2024](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/top-mesothelioma-and-asbestos-news-in-2024/): 2024 was a busy year for news regarding asbestos regulations, mesothelioma treatment advancement, lawsuits, and more items of interest for patients, caregivers, and victim advocates.
- [$3.45 Million Awarded in Millwright Mesothelioma Lawsuit](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/millwright-mesothelioma-lawsuit-verdict/): A Virginia jury awarded $3.45 million in a mesothelioma lawsuit to plaintiff Patricia Katcham, who claimed her husband James Katcham was exposed to asbestos while working at a plant in DuPont Spruance, Virginia.
- [Mesothelioma Immunotherapy: Questions to Ask Your Doctor](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/mesothelioma-immunotherapy-questions-doctor/): Mesothelioma cancer cells have a way of hiding from the immune system, allowing them to multiply in numbers and size without resistance. Immunotherapy for mesothelioma works to block the suppression mechanisms the cancer cells use to hide from the immune system.
- [Veterans: Stop Shotgunning Your VA Disability Claims](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/veterans-stop-shotgunning-va-disability-claims/): You veterans know what I’m talking about when I use the phrase “shotgunning your VA Disability Claims,” right? Shotgunning is when you list every ailment, ache or pain you have on your VA benefits claim, whether you think it’s service-related or not. Just throw everything against the wall and see what sticks.
- [Rare Case of Long Survival From Pericardial Mesothelioma](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/long-survival-from-pericardial-mesothelioma/): Pericardial mesothelioma is one of the rarest and most aggressive types of cancer someone can get. There are approximately 25-50 new cases of pericardial mesothelioma in the United States each year, and the one-year survival rate is only 25%.
- [New Clinical Trials for Mesothelioma in 2025](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/new-clinical-trials-for-mesothelioma-in-2025/): There are clinical trials for mesothelioma recruiting patients in the United States and Canada. These studies provide opportunities to develop groundbreaking therapies while giving patients early access to treatments before they are released to the general public.
- [More Study Data Proves Heated Chemotherapy Improves Mesothelioma Survival](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/heated-chemotherapy-improves-mesothelioma-survival/): Heated chemotherapy for mesothelioma is often called heated intrathoracic chemotherapy (HITHOC) or heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC). HITHOC is used to treat pleural mesothelioma. HIPEC is used to treat peritoneal mesothelioma.
- [Considering Mesothelioma Surgery: Questions to Ask Your Doctor](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/mesothelioma-surgery-questions-to-ask-your-doctor/): Mesothelioma Guide registered nurse Karen Ritter created a list of questions for people diagnosed with mesothelioma to ask their doctor when considering surgery. For more information on surgery options for mesothelioma and other questions to ask your doctor, contact Karen at karen@mesotheliomaguide.com.
- [Colgate-Palmolive Faces Allegations of Asbestos Contamination in Mesothelioma Lawsuit](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/colgate-faces-allegations-of-asbestos-exposure/): Well-known brand Colgate-Palmolive faces allegations of asbestos contamination and exposure in a headline-grabbing mesothelioma lawsuit.
- [Johnson & Johnson Loses Another Mesothelioma Lawsuit for $15 Million](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/johnson-johnson-loses-another-mesothelioma-lawsuit-for-15-million/): A mesothelioma lawsuit in Connecticut ended with a favorable verdict for a victim against Johnson & Johnson. The jury awarded $15 million to the victim for their mesothelioma cancer diagnosis.
- [Learning About Mesothelioma Treatment: Questions to Ask Your Doctor](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/mesothelioma-treatment-questions-to-ask-doctor/): Mesothelioma Guide’s registered nurse and patient advocate, Karen Ritter, compiled a list of questions people diagnosed with mesothelioma and their loved ones should ask their doctor about mesothelioma treatment options. For more information on mesothelioma treatments and any questions, contact Karen at karen@mesotheliomaguide.com.
- [Jury Sides With Former Boilermaker in Mesothelioma Lawsuit](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/former-boilermaker-wins-mesothelioma-lawsuit/): A jury in Pennsylvania awarded a former boilermaker $3.8 million in a mesothelioma lawsuit against the engineering company Foster Wheeler.
- [Possible Asbestos Contamination Leads to Baby Powder Recall](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/dynarex-baby-powder-recall-asbestos/): Update (10/30/2024): The Dynarex Corporation baby powder recall expanded to include cases of the Dynacare Baby Powder product shipped to 35 states and sold online on Amazon. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the update.
- [Another Case of Mesothelioma Immunotherapy Leading to Long-Term Survival](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/another-case-mesothelioma-immunotherapy-leading-to-long-term-survival/): This is the second reported case in as many months highlighting the improvements seen with the use of immunotherapy for mesothelioma.
- [Pennsylvania Invests $75 Million to Help Repair Asbestos in Schools](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/pennsylvania-invests-75-million-for-asbestos-in-schools/): Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced a historic $75 million investment to make environmental repairs in public schools. The repairs include removing or repairing asbestos in schools, which has been a persistent problem in the United States.
- [BREAKING: Keytruda Approved for Unresectable, Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/keytruda-approved-for-unresectable-malignant-pleural-mesothelioma/): The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a historic approval for mesothelioma immunotherapy.
- [$63.4 Million Awarded to Johnson & Johnson Asbestos Victim](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/63-million-in-johnson-johnson-lawsuit/): A South Carolina jury found Johnson & Johnson and co-defendant American International Industries negligent – to the sum of more than $63 million – in the lawsuit filed by Michael Perry and his family.
- [Trade School in Pennsylvania Closed Due to Asbestos](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/asbestos-pennsylvania-trade-school/): Asbestos is a natural mineral capable of causing mesothelioma cancer. Approximately 2,500 people in the U.S. each year are diagnosed with mesothelioma. The presence of asbestos in schools puts children, teachers and others at risk of exposure to a deadly substance.
- [Beauty Products Company Avon Files for Bankruptcy Amid Talc Lawsuits](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/avon-files-for-bankruptcy-talc-cancer-lawsuits/): Avon, a once-popular international beauty brand, filed for bankruptcy as part of a Texas Two-Step maneuver to avoid talc and asbestos cancer lawsuits. The holding company, Avon Products, Inc., announced in a press release earlier this month it had initiated Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
- [Jury Awards $24.4 Million in Talc Exposure Lawsuit Against Avon](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/jury-awards-to-victim-talc-mesothelioma-lawsuit/): Cipriano Ramirez alleges he developed cancer after he was exposed to talc-containing asbestos while working as a janitor at an Avon facility in a suburb of Chicago during the 1980s. He was diagnosed with mesothelioma, an aggressive and rare cancer that develops in the lining of the lungs.
- [Immunotherapy Leads to Lasting Response for Peritoneal Mesothelioma Patient](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/immunotherapy-response-for-peritoneal-mesothelioma-patient/): A case of peritoneal mesothelioma showed incredible benefit from receiving two immunotherapy drugs, further proving that this treatment can work for this type of mesothelioma.
- [Steam Leak in New York City Causes Asbestos Contamination](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/steam-leak-in-new-york-city-causes-asbestos-contamination/): Asbestos contamination in New York City occurred from the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. The World Trade Centers were built with asbestos, and they released thousands of tons of the substance when they fell. This event contaminated the air in Manhattan for weeks.
- [Mesothelioma Cancer Centers of Excellence Shine on List of Best Hospitals](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/mesothelioma-cancer-centers-best-hospitals-2025/): The annual U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list once again features plenty of mesothelioma cancer centers of excellence.
- [How Does Opdivo-Yervoy Help Real-World Mesothelioma Patients?](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/opdivo-yervoy-real-world-mesothelioma-patients/): In 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Opdivo and Yervoy for mesothelioma. The two immunotherapy drugs were approved as a first-line treatment option for people with an unresectable malignant pleural mesothelioma.
- [Extended P/D Surgery Benefits Women With Mesothelioma](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/extended-pleurectomy-decortication-surgery-for-women/): Women with mesothelioma, in particular, have significant improvements in survival after aggressive surgery.
- [Should Chemotherapy for Mesothelioma Come Before or After Surgery?](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/chemotherapy-for-mesothelioma-before-or-after-surgery/): This strategy – called multimodal mesothelioma treatment – uses combinations of surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy and radiation therapy. The most popular combination is surgery and chemotherapy.
- [Expression Levels of Protein Linked to Longer Survival After Mesothelioma Surgery](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/low-protein-linked-to-longer-mesothelioma-survival/): Ki67 is a biomarker for several types of cancer, including lung cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer and mesothelioma. Researchers found that high levels of Ki67 (at least 15%) was associated with a shorter mesothelioma survival:
- [Johnson & Johnson Settles for $700 Million in States’ Investigation](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/johnson-johnson-settles-for-700-million-with-states/): UPDATE (07/01/2024): This article was updated with information on how much each state receives in the Johnson & Johnson talc cancer settlement. The amounts for each state are at the bottom of the article.
- [Unique Case of Surgery for Sarcomatoid Mesothelioma Provides Hope](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/surgery-for-sarcomatoid-mesothelioma-provides-hope/): There are three cell types of the rare cancer called mesothelioma, and sarcomatoid mesothelioma is the most aggressive of the three. The average survival for people diagnosed with sarcomatoid mesothelioma is less than one year.
- [$260 Million Mesothelioma Verdict Awarded in Johnson & Johnson Lawsuit](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/260-million-mesothelioma-verdict-johnson-and-johnson/): The mesothelioma verdict awarded to Kyung L. is one of the largest against Johnson & Johnson. The jury awarded $60 million in punitive damages and $200 million in compensatory damages.
- [Connecticut Jury Awards $15 Million Mesothelioma Verdict in Asbestos Lawsuit](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/connecticut-jury-awards-15-million-mesothelioma-verdict/): The family of a man who died in 2023 of mesothelioma was awarded an initial $15 million mesothelioma verdict in an asbestos lawsuit in Connecticut. The amount increased to $22.5 million after punitive damages.
- [FDA Moving Keytruda Along in Approval Process for Mesothelioma](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/fda-considers-keytruda-approval-for-mesothelioma/): Update (09/18/2024): The FDA approved Keytruda as a first-line treatment of unresectable, malignant pleural mesothelioma in September 2024.
- [FDA Approves T-Cell Therapy for Small-Cell Lung Cancer](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/fda-approves-t-cell-therapy-for-small-cell-lung-cancer/): The treatment, called Imdelltra (generic name tarlatamab), is a T-cell therapy that helps the immune system find and attack cancer cells. The therapy is manufactured by Amgen.
- [Johnson & Johnson’s New Proposal to Settle Cancer Lawsuits Excludes Mesothelioma Cases](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/johnson-johnson-new-proposal-to-settle-cancer-lawsuits-excludes-mesothelioma-cases/): Update: (06/04/2024): This blog article was updated with the news of cancer victims filing a class action lawsuit Johnson & Johnson for fraud related to the company's multiple bankruptcy attempts.
- [Study Finds Link Between Talc and Ovarian Cancer](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/talc-use-and-ovarian-cancer/): Exposure to asbestos is proven to cause several types of cancer, including mesothelioma, lung cancer and ovarian cancer. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that can contaminate talc, which is used to make talcum powders for health and beauty products.
- [Hollywood Makeup Brand Ben Nye Files for Bankruptcy Due to Talc Cancer Lawsuits](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/hollywood-makeup-ben-nye-files-for-bankruptcy-talc-asbestos-cancer-lawsuits/): The company is filing bankruptcy to reorganize assets and sidestep talc cancer lawsuits. The company faces lawsuits from people with ovarian cancer and mesothelioma claiming the company’s makeup products caused their malignancies. Talc makeup and other talc products can contain asbestos, which can cause mesothelioma and ovarian cancer.
- [Johnson & Johnson Hit With $417 Million Verdict in Ovarian Cancer Lawsuit](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/johnson-johnson-417-million-verdict-in-ovarian-cancer-lawsuit/): Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder is linked to several types of cancer, including a rare disease known as mesothelioma. Another malignancy tied to this once-popular product is ovarian cancer.
- [Illinois Mesothelioma Verdict Has Johnson & Johnson Pay Part of $45 Million to Family](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/illinois-mesothelioma-verdict-has-johnson-johnson-pay-part-of-45-million-to-family/): A jury in Illinois delivered a $45 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson and one other defendant in a mesothelioma wrongful death lawsuit. The trial, which concluded last week, was held in the Circuit Court of Cook County in Chicago, Illinois.
- [Teacher Blames Philadelphia School District for Asbestos Cancer](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/teacher-blames-philadelphia-school-district-for-asbestos-cancer/): A teacher from the Philadelphia School District claims his cancer was caused by asbestos in schools, and he feels the school district is to blame.
- [Mental Health Examination of People Affected by Mesothelioma](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/mental-health-examination-of-people-affected-by-mesothelioma/): Mental health is a serious element of overall personal health – for everyone – and it’s now being taken more seriously. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, approximately 26% of adults in the United States have a diagnosable mental health condition.
- [Empowering Mesothelioma Patients With Nurse Navigator Karen Ritter](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/empowering-mesothelioma-patients-with-nurse-navigator-karen-ritter/): Getting a diagnosis of cancer is never easy. It can be even more overwhelming when you discover you have a rare cancer, like mesothelioma. The physical symptoms and the emotional impact can take over and make managing your diagnosis an uphill battle. Nurse navigators are there to help during these difficult times.
- [The Long-Awaited Ban on Asbestos – From a Veteran’s Perspective](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/the-long-awaited-ban-on-asbestos-from-a-veterans-perspective/): Retired LCDR Carl Jewett is a VA-accredited claims agent and Mesothelioma Guide’s veterans advocate. With the EPA’s final ruling on asbestos, Carl shares his thoughts on the long-awaited ban on the cancer-causing substance.
- [Study Results Support Mesothelioma Surgery for Eligible Patients](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/study-supports-mesothelioma-surgery-for-eligible-patients/): Mesothelioma treatment options such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy and radiation therapy can help patients, but they require multiple cycles, can last multiple weeks, and can give people a few months of improved life expectancy.
- [More Than 30 Cosmetic Companies Named in Mesothelioma Lawsuit](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/30-cosmetic-companies-named-in-mesothelioma-lawsuit/): Some cosmetic brands are facing legal issues related to mesothelioma lawsuits, and the culprit is the use of talc. This naturally occurring mineral can absorb moisture, which is a common trait of skincare products.
- [BREAKING: EPA Bans Asbestos](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/breaking-epa-bans-asbestos/): The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned the importation, sale, distribution, and use of asbestos on Monday, March 18, 2024, with the exception of a few specific industries for which there will be a multi-year transition period. The decision comes after years of reviewing the health risks of asbestos and considering pleas from advocacy groups to finally ban the substance in the United States.
- [Clinical Trial Reveals Results of Mesothelioma Immunotherapy Vaccine](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/community/clinical-trial-reveals-results-of-mesothelioma-immunotherapy-vaccine/): The results from a phase 2 clinical trial testing the success of a cancer vaccine have been published, revealing promising improvements in mesothelioma survival. The study was conducted by Ultimovacs, a clinical-stage biotechnology company, and focused on including immunotherapy with the company’s UV1 cancer vaccine for the treatment of pleural mesothelioma.

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- [Asbestos Exposure Risk Evaluation](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/asbestos-exposure-risk-evaluation/): Written By: David Statman
- [Sheet Metal Workers and Mesothelioma](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/types-of-asbestos-exposure/occupational-asbestos-exposure/sheet-metal-workers/): Written By: David Statman
- [Refinery Workers and Mesothelioma](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/types-of-asbestos-exposure/occupational-asbestos-exposure/refinery-workers/): Written By: David Statman
- [Railroad Shop and Roundhouse Workers and Mesothelioma](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/types-of-asbestos-exposure/occupational-asbestos-exposure/railroad-shop-and-roundhouse-workers/): Written By: David Statman
- [Power Plant Workers and Mesothelioma](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/types-of-asbestos-exposure/occupational-asbestos-exposure/power-plant-workers/): Written By: David Statman
- [Pipefitters and Steamfitters: Occupational Asbestos Exposure and Mesothelioma Risk](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/types-of-asbestos-exposure/occupational-asbestos-exposure/pipefitters-and-steamfitters/): Written By: David Statman
- [Navy Machinist’s Mates and Enginemen: Occupational Asbestos Exposure and Risk of Mesothelioma Cancer](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/types-of-asbestos-exposure/occupational-asbestos-exposure/navy-machinists-mates-and-enginemen/): Written By: David Statman
- [Millwrights, Industrial Maintenance Mechanics, Machinists, and Pump and Valve Mechanics: Occupational Asbestos Exposure and Mesothelioma Risk](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/types-of-asbestos-exposure/occupational-asbestos-exposure/millwrights-and-industrial-maintenance-mechanics/): Written By: David Statman
- [Laborers With Incidental and Bystander Asbestos Exposure: Why ‘Not Working With Asbestos’ Still Led to Mesothelioma Risk](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/types-of-asbestos-exposure/occupational-asbestos-exposure/laborers/): Written By: David Statman
- [Heavy Equipment Mechanics and Mesothelioma](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/types-of-asbestos-exposure/occupational-asbestos-exposure/heavy-equipment-mechanics/): Written By: David Statman
- [Furnace, Kiln, and Industrial Oven Repair Workers and Mesothelioma](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/types-of-asbestos-exposure/occupational-asbestos-exposure/furnace-kiln-and-industrial-oven-repair-workers/): Written By: David Statman
- [Chemical Plant Workers and Mesothelioma](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/types-of-asbestos-exposure/occupational-asbestos-exposure/chemical-plant-workers/): Written By: David Statman
- [Building Engineers and Mesothelioma](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/types-of-asbestos-exposure/occupational-asbestos-exposure/building-engineers/): Written By: David Statman
- [Asbestos Exposure for Maintenance Workers](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/types-of-asbestos-exposure/occupational-asbestos-exposure/maintenance-workers/): Asbestos is a dangerous mineral used during the 20th century to build homes, offices, schools, hospitals and other buildings. Maintenance workers, who were exposed frequently during the 20th century, may encounter asbestos even today while looking into malfunctions or repairs. Asbestos exposure for maintenance workers can cause severe health issues, including cancer.
- [Zonolite Insulation](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/asbestos-containing-products-and-materials/zonolite-insulation-exposure/): Written By: David Statman
- [Asbestos Tiles](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/asbestos-containing-products-and-materials/asbestos-tiles/): In many old homes and buildings, dangers hide in their floors and ceilings. Asbestos tiles were once a popular building material: strong, cheap, and fire-resistant. However, they are now known to be unsafe. These tiles can put people at risk. Why? Because exposure to asbestos can cause cancer or other deadly health issues.
- [Asbestos Cement Sheets](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/asbestos-containing-products-and-materials/asbestos-cement-sheets/): Asbestos cement sheets are building materials made by combining cement with asbestos fibers. This mixture improves the strength, durability and fire resistance of the resulting product.
- [Asbestos Pipe Insulation](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/asbestos-containing-products-and-materials/asbestos-pipes/): Most underground asbestos pipes have a long lifespan but can become brittle over time. Digging, construction, and repair work are the main causes of fibers getting released.
- [Asbestos Textiles](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/asbestos-containing-products-and-materials/asbestos-textiles-garments/): For decades, manufacturers blended asbestos fibers into textiles to make products that could withstand heat and fire. Asbestos textiles were common in workplaces and even some household items.
- [Asbestos in Drywall](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/asbestos-containing-products-and-materials/asbestos-drywall/): Removing asbestos drywall without special safety steps can lead to exposure. Safe removal requires sealing off the area and using protective gear. If workers skip these steps, asbestos fibers quickly move through the air.
- [Asbestos Gaskets](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/asbestos-containing-products-and-materials/asbestos-gaskets/): Asbestos gaskets were featured in factories, ships and old equipment. These gaskets helped seal joints tightly because asbestos could resist heat and chemicals. Today, people know asbestos can be dangerous if its fibers are released into the air.
- [Asbestos Construction Materials](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/asbestos-containing-products-and-materials/construction-materials/): Asbestos is a natural mineral prized for its durability and cost-efficiency. Asbestos construction materials were widely used in buildings for decades because the materials are strong, heat-resistant, and inexpensive.
- [Asbestos in Automotive Products](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/asbestos-containing-products-and-materials/automotive-transportation/): Written By: David Statman
- [Asbestos in Consumer Products](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/asbestos-containing-products-and-materials/consumer-products/): Asbestos in consumer products can damage a person’s lungs and other organs when the tiny fibers are breathed in or swallowed. This can lead to life-threatening diseases, such as aggressive types of cancer, a lung scarring disease called asbestosis, and other diseases near the lungs.
- [Asbestos Insulation](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/asbestos-containing-products-and-materials/asbestos-insulation/): Asbestos insulation was common in buildings constructed before the 1980s. Specific groups of people face greater risk of exposure due to the nature of their work and activities involving insulation materials. Asbestos exposure for insulation workers can still occur today.
- [Asbestos in Adhesives](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/asbestos-containing-products-and-materials/asbestos-in-adhesives/): Key Advantages of Asbestos in Adhesives:
- [Asbestos in Makeup](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/asbestos-containing-products-and-materials/asbestos-in-makeup/): Asbestos in makeup can cause serious health problems, including types of cancer. Exposure often leads to long-term cellular damage when inhaled or absorbed through the skin.
- [Asbestos in Paint](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/asbestos-containing-products-and-materials/asbestos-in-paint/): One big reason for using asbestos in paint in the past was heat resistance. Asbestos can help paint handle high temperatures without breaking down or catching fire.
- [Asbestos Plaster](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/asbestos-containing-products-and-materials/asbestos-plaster/): Asbestos plaster was once a popular building material in homes, schools and offices. People chose it for being strong, fire-resistant and soundproof. Asbestos plaster can be dangerous, though, because loose asbestos fibers are harmful if they enter a person’s body.
- [Asbestos in Brake Pads](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/asbestos-containing-products-and-materials/asbestos-in-brake-pads/): Asbestos in brake pads can cause serious health problems when dust is released and either inhaled or swallowed. These health risks can affect anyone working with or around contaminated brakes, including auto mechanics and people fixing their own vehicles.
- [Asbestos in Caulking](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/asbestos-containing-products-and-materials/asbestos-in-caulking/): Asbestos in caulking is most commonly found around windows, doors, and other areas where weatherproofing is important. The material looks like any other caulk, making it hard to identify without testing. Exposure can happen when old caulk is removed, sanded, or damaged, releasing tiny, yet dangerous, asbestos fibers into the air.
- [Asbestos in Moldable Plastics](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/asbestos-containing-products-and-materials/asbestos-in-moldable-plastic/): Written By: David Statman
- [Asbestos Fireproofing Materials](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/asbestos-containing-products-and-materials/asbestos-fireproofing-materials/): The table below shows some examples of using asbestos fireproofing materials:
- [Asbestos in Laboratory Equipment](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/asbestos-containing-products-and-materials/asbestos-in-laboratory-equipment/): Exposure to asbestos in laboratory equipment can cause serious health issues, including cancer. Even short periods of contact with asbestos fibers can be dangerous to workers if precautions are not taken.
- [Asbestos in Plastics](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/asbestos-containing-products-and-materials/asbestos-in-plastics/): Asbestos held a prominent place in American industrialism for most of the 20th century. The mineral was resistant to heat and improved durability for building parts and household appliances. However, asbestos could cause cancer if people inhaled or swallowed loose fibers. This page covers asbestos in plastics, including which groups of people were most at risk of exposure.
- [Asbestos Cement](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/asbestos-containing-products-and-materials/asbestos-cement/): Asbestos cement was once a presence in many homes and buildings. It was strong, fireproof, and durable. Asbestos cement is a mix of cement and asbestos, which is a natural mineral made of tiny fibers, but exposure to stray fibers can lead to serious health problems.
- [Asbestos Ductwork Connectors](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/asbestos-containing-products-and-materials/ductwork-connectors/): Many homes and buildings built before the 1980s used asbestos ductwork connectors. Asbestos in duct connectors can be a serious health concern if it becomes damaged or disturbed.
- [Asbestos in Roofing Felt](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/asbestos-containing-products-and-materials/asbestos-felt/): This felt was installed in overlapping layers to prevent water leaks and protect the roof deck. It was especially popular for flat or low-slope roofs in commercial buildings and some homes. In addition to roofing tiles and shingles, asbestos felt sometimes accompanied roofing tile or roofing products like flashing and sealants.
- [Asbestos in Electrical Equipment](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/asbestos-containing-products-and-materials/asbestos-in-electrical-equipment/): Written By: David Statman
- [Asbestos in Vinyl Products](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/asbestos-containing-products-and-materials/asbestos-in-vinyl-products/): Learning more about asbestos in vinyl products can keep people safe and avoid costly mistakes during home repairs.
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- [VA Disability Claims for Mesothelioma](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/veterans/va-benefits/va-disability-claims/): Written By: David Statman
- [VA Benefits for Veterans With Mesothelioma and Family Members](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/veterans/va-benefits/): Written By: David Statman
- [Mesothelioma Trials](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/compensation/lawsuits/trials/): Mesothelioma Guide » Mesothelioma Lawsuits » Mesothelioma Trials
- [Personal Injury Claims for Mesothelioma](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/compensation/lawsuits/personal-injury/): A personal injury claim for mesothelioma applies when a person is exposed to asbestos, diagnosed with mesothelioma, and is able to file a legal claim against the responsible party on their own behalf. With the assistance of an experienced mesothelioma lawyer, the victim is eligible to file a personal injury lawsuit, often along with asbestos trust fund claims, to receive their deserved compensation.
- [Legal FAQ](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/compensation/faq/): Mesothelioma Guide » Mesothelioma Compensation » Frequently Asked Questions About Mesothelioma Compensation
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- [Asbestos on Navy Ships](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/veterans/veterans-asbestos/navy/asbestos-on-navy-ships/): Important Facts About Asbestos on Navy Ships
- [Asbestos on Navy Tugboats](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/veterans/veterans-asbestos/navy/asbestos-on-navy-ships/navy-tugboats/): U.S. Navy tugboats are small, powerful vessels used to provide towing and maneuvering support for larger ships in the fleet. These versatile vessels are capable of performing a wide range of tasks, including towing, pushing, and berthing larger vessels. However, Navy tugboats were built with mass amounts of asbestos-containing materials, which can cause health problems for Navy veterans.
- [Asbestos on Navy Tenders](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/veterans/veterans-asbestos/navy/asbestos-on-navy-ships/navy-tenders/): Navy Tenders
- [Asbestos on Navy Transport Ships](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/veterans/veterans-asbestos/navy/asbestos-on-navy-ships/navy-transport-ships/): U.S. Navy transport ships have played a critical role in supporting military operations around the world. These ships were designed to move troops, equipment and supplies efficiently during wartime. However, transport ships were built with mass amounts of asbestos to ensure durability and fire resistance. The overuse of asbestos on transport ships has led to severe health issues for Navy veterans.
- [Asbestos on Navy Submarines](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/veterans/veterans-asbestos/navy/asbestos-on-navy-ships/navy-submarines/): The United States Navy operates a stealth fleet of submarines. These boats were designed to complete strategic underwater operations. Submarines are an important part of the naval fleet, providing strategic capabilities for missions around the world, and they continue to play a critical role in modern naval warfare. Unfortunately, U.S. Navy submarines were built with asbestos, a toxic and cancer-causing material.
- [Asbestos on Navy Stores Ships](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/veterans/veterans-asbestos/navy/asbestos-on-navy-ships/navy-stores-ships/): U.S. Navy stores ships are specialized vessels designed to provide logistical support to naval forces. They have a large capacity used to transport and deliver supplies, equipment and personnel to naval bases and ships at sea. However, Navy stores ships were constructed with mass amounts of asbestos, a cancer-causing mineral. This has led to severe health issues for many veterans of the U.S. Navy.
- [Asbestos on Navy Minesweepers](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/veterans/veterans-asbestos/navy/asbestos-on-navy-ships/navy-minesweepers/): U.S. Navy minesweepers are specialized ships designed to locate and clear mines from shipping lanes, harbors, and other areas of strategic importance. Mines pose a serious threat and can be deployed by enemy forces or can be left over from previous conflicts. Unfortunately, minesweepers are known to contain asbestos, a cancer-causing mineral, in various capacities.
- [Asbestos on Navy Oilers](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/veterans/veterans-asbestos/navy/asbestos-on-navy-ships/navy-oilers/): U.S. Navy Oilers are specialized vessels that provide fuel and other essential supplies to other ships in the fleet. These large ships are used to support naval operations by transporting fuel, oil cargo, Fleet freight and other critical supplies to ships that are underway. Unfortunately, oilers were constructed with asbestos, a cancer-causing substance. This has led to many health issues for Navy veterans.
- [Asbestos on Navy Repair Ships](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/veterans/veterans-asbestos/navy/asbestos-on-navy-ships/navy-repair-ships/): United States Navy repair ships are specialized vessels designed to provide a variety of maintenance and support services to other ships in the fleet. These large, well-equipped vessels provide a critical capability for keeping the fleet operational and mission-ready. Despite the beneficial functionality of these ships, they are also known to contain asbestos, a cancer-causing carcinogen.
- [Asbestos on Navy Hospital Ships](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/veterans/veterans-asbestos/navy/asbestos-on-navy-ships/navy-hospital-ships/): U.S. Navy hospital ships are specialized vessels designed to provide medical and surgical support to military personnel during wartime or peacetime missions. These ships are equipped with state-of-the-art medical facilities and staffed with expert medical personnel. Although hospital ships were intended to provide medical support, the amount of asbestos on these ships is likely the cause of many veterans’ long-term medical conditions.
- [Asbestos on Navy Frigates](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/veterans/veterans-asbestos/navy/asbestos-on-navy-ships/navy-frigates/): Navy frigates are warships that are smaller and faster than destroyers and cruisers, but larger and more heavily armed than patrol boats or corvettes. They are designed to perform a variety of missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-aircraft warfare, and surface warfare. Unfortunately, Navy frigates were built with a hazardous substance called asbestos, which is known to cause cancer and other health conditions.
- [Asbestos on Navy Floating Drydocks](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/veterans/veterans-asbestos/navy/asbestos-on-navy-ships/navy-floating-drydocks/): Navy floating drydocks are specialized vessels used by the United States Navy to repair and maintain ships. These vessels have been used throughout history to provide support to the fleet and have played an important role in ensuring the readiness of naval forces. Unfortunately, floating drydocks contain a large amount of asbestos-containing materials, which can lead to complicated health conditions.
- [Asbestos on Navy Cruisers](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/veterans/veterans-asbestos/navy/asbestos-on-navy-ships/navy-cruisers/): The United States Navy’s cruisers are large and heavily armed warships. They are designed to be versatile with the ability to perform a variety of roles in a naval task force. However, many Navy cruisers were built with asbestos, a toxic substance capable of causing cancer in veterans. Due to the widespread use of asbestos throughout cruisers, many Navy veterans were likely exposed to asbestos and may be at risk for developing serious illnesses.
- [Asbestos on Navy Destroyers and Destroyer Escorts](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/veterans/veterans-asbestos/navy/asbestos-on-navy-ships/navy-destroyers-and-destroyer-escorts/): Navy Destroyers and Destroyer Escorts
- [Asbestos on Navy Cargo Ships](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/veterans/veterans-asbestos/navy/asbestos-on-navy-ships/navy-cargo-ships/): U.S. Navy cargo ships are specialized vessels designed to transport cargo and supplies to support naval operations. These ships are capable of carrying a variety of cargo, including food, chemicals, furniture, spare parts, ammunition, and other equipment to support military operations. One downfall of cargo ships and other Navy ships is that they were built with asbestos, a substance known to cause cancer and other serious illnesses.
- [Asbestos on Navy Battleships](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/veterans/veterans-asbestos/navy/asbestos-on-navy-ships/navy-battleships/): The U.S. Navy had an intimidating fleet of battleships, and most contained asbestos, a cancer-causing substance. The Navy often used asbestos to construct many of its ships, especially battleships. The presence of asbestos on Navy battleships has led to asbestos exposure for countless veterans, which can result in serious health problems, such as cancer or other long-term illnesses.
- [Asbestos on Navy Auxiliary Ships](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/veterans/veterans-asbestos/navy/asbestos-on-navy-ships/navy-auxiliary-ships/): Navy auxiliary ships are non-combat vessels designed to provide support services to the U.S. Navy fleet. These ships have been used by the Navy for a variety of purposes, including logistics support, rescue and salvage operations, research and development, and intelligence gathering. Unfortunately, Navy auxiliary ships contain asbestos all throughout and may be the cause of many veterans’ health issues.
- [Asbestos on Navy Amphibious Ships and Landing Crafts](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/veterans/veterans-asbestos/navy/asbestos-on-navy-ships/navy-amphibious-ships-and-landing-crafts/): U.S. Navy amphibious ships and landing crafts are specialized vessels designed to support amphibious operations involving the deployment of troops, equipment and supplies from ships at sea onto the shore. These ships are critical to the success of amphibious operations but were unfortunately built with asbestos, which can cause severe health conditions for Navy veterans.
- [Asbestos on Navy Ammo Ships](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/veterans/veterans-asbestos/navy/asbestos-on-navy-ships/navy-ammo-ships/): Navy ammo ships, also known as ammunition ships, are specialized vessels used by the United States Navy to transport and store ammunition and other explosive materials. These ships play a critical role in supplying the Navy’s ships and aircraft with the ammunition needed to carry out their missions. Despite their critical functionality, ammo ships contain mass amounts of asbestos, a material known to cause serious health issues, including cancer.
- [Asbestos on Navy Aircraft Carriers](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/veterans/veterans-asbestos/navy/asbestos-on-navy-ships/navy-aircraft-carriers/): The cancer-causing substance, asbestos, was widely used throughout the Navy. Many Navy ships, including aircraft carriers, are known to have contained asbestos. The presence of asbestos in Navy aircraft carriers has led to severe health issues or asbestos-related diseases for countless Navy veterans.
- [Biphasic Mesothelioma Treatment](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma/types/biphasic/treatment/): Important Facts About Biphasic Mesothelioma Treatment
- [Asbestos-Containing Products and Materials](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/asbestos-containing-products-and-materials/): Important Facts About Asbestos-Containing Products and Materials
- [Biphasic Mesothelioma Prognosis](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma/types/biphasic/prognosis/): Important Facts About Biphasic Mesothelioma Prognosis
- [Biphasic Mesothelioma Diagnosis](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma/types/biphasic/diagnosis/): Important Facts About Biphasic Mesothelioma Diagnosis
- [Asbestos Exposure for Roofers and Siders](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/types-of-asbestos-exposure/occupational-asbestos-exposure/roofers-and-siders/): Roofers and siders are part of the construction industry. For many decades during the 20th century, these two occupations involved regular exposure to asbestos. The deadly mineral was used on roofing shingles, sealants, adhesives, paint and more. Unfortunately, occupational asbestos exposure for roofers and siders can lead to an aggressive cancer called mesothelioma.
- [Sarcomatoid Mesothelioma Treatment](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma/types/sarcomatoid/treatment/): Important Facts About Sarcomatoid Mesothelioma Treatment
- [Sarcomatoid Mesothelioma Prognosis](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma/types/sarcomatoid/prognosis/): Important Facts About Sarcomatoid Mesothelioma Prognosis
- [Sarcomatoid Mesothelioma Diagnosis](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma/types/sarcomatoid/diagnosis/): Sarcomatoid mesothelioma is the rarest of the mesothelioma cell types. This diagnosis is made when a patient is found to have sarcomatoid cancer cells in their tumor tissue. The only way to diagnose mesothelioma is through a tissue biopsy.
- [Asbestos Exposure for Tile Workers](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/types-of-asbestos-exposure/occupational-asbestos-exposure/tile-workers/): Asbestos that’s friable is most likely to be dangerous and lead to occupational asbestos exposure for tile workers. Friable asbestos was used in both ceiling tile materials and floor tile materials. When the asbestos is not disturbed and is intact, it’s not dangerous for workers. However, friable asbestos is fickle and can easily splinter from sawing, grinding, drilling, buffing, cutting, or striking the tiles. Natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, or floods can also damage tiles and disturb asbestos.
- [Asbestos Exposure for Miners](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/types-of-asbestos-exposure/occupational-asbestos-exposure/mine-workers/): Mine worker is among some of the high-risk occupations for asbestos exposure. The preparation and working procedures in mining allow for asbestos disturbance and possible contamination. Asbestos forms in the earth’s soil near other minerals of high value, which creates a risk for mine workers.
- [Asbestos Exposure for Drywallers](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/types-of-asbestos-exposure/occupational-asbestos-exposure/drywallers/): Asbestos was often used in drywall during the 20th century to resist heat and increase durability. Therefore, drywallers were often exposed to asbestos when installing or repairing drywall in a home, office or other types of buildings. Occupational asbestos exposure through drywall work can lead to deadly cancers, including a rare one called mesothelioma.
- [Legacy Asbestos Exposure](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/types-of-asbestos-exposure/legacy-asbestos-exposure/): Important Facts About Legacy Asbestos Exposure
- [Asbestos Exposure in Chlor-Alkali Plants](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/types-of-asbestos-exposure/occupational-asbestos-exposure/chlor-alkali-plants/): Carl Jewett is a retired lieutenant commander of the U.S. Navy. He served in active duty for 24 years and now helps veterans with mesothelioma file for VA benefits, such as compensation and health care. Jewett is an expert in all aspects of veterans mesothelioma assistance and knowledgeable of the military's use of asbestos in each branch. As a content reviewer for Mesothelioma Guide, he ensures the accuracy, clarity and completeness of all information related to veterans asbestos exposure, mesothelioma rates among veterans, and VA benefits for veterans or surviving loved ones affected by this cancer. Learn more about VA-accredited claims agent Carl Jewett
- [Asbestos Exposure for Steel Mill Workers](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/types-of-asbestos-exposure/occupational-asbestos-exposure/steel-mill-workers/): Steel mill workers operate furnaces, ovens and machinery at extreme heat levels to melt, mold, and create iron ore that is turned into iron and steel. As a way of counteracting the severely hot temperatures, steel mills during the 20th century were filled with asbestos. Steel mill workers were routinely faced with occupational asbestos exposure.
- [Asbestos Exposure for HVAC Workers](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/types-of-asbestos-exposure/occupational-asbestos-exposure/hvac-workers/): People who work with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning – also called HVAC workers, HVAC mechanics, or HVAC technicians – are at a risk of occupational asbestos exposure. HVAC equipment often contained asbestos to resist heat and prevent damage.
- [Environmental Asbestos Exposure](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/types-of-asbestos-exposure/environmental-asbestos-exposure/): Asbestos can pollute the environment by contaminating the air, water and soil. Environmental asbestos exposure is common in areas with asbestos mines due to the high volume of asbestos in the area. This toxic substance has impacted hundreds of thousands of Americans’ health.
- [Types of Asbestos Exposure](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/types-of-asbestos-exposure/): Asbestos is the only known cause of the rare cancer mesothelioma, but not everyone who develops mesothelioma was exposed to asbestos in the same way. There are different types of asbestos exposure, and they can happen in various aspects of our daily lives.
- [Asbestos Exposure for Construction Workers](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/types-of-asbestos-exposure/occupational-asbestos-exposure/construction-workers/): Construction work was the highest-risk occupation for asbestos exposure. The mineral asbestos helped keep building components such as drywall joint compounds and plasters, roof shingles, floor tiles and more resistant to heat.
- [Asbestos Exposure for Boilermakers and Boiler Technicians](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/types-of-asbestos-exposure/occupational-asbestos-exposure/boilermakers-and-technicians/): Carl Jewett is a retired lieutenant commander of the U.S. Navy. He served in active duty for 24 years and now helps veterans with mesothelioma file for VA benefits, such as compensation and health care. Jewett is an expert in all aspects of veterans mesothelioma assistance and knowledgeable of the military's use of asbestos in each branch. As a content reviewer for Mesothelioma Guide, he ensures the accuracy, clarity and completeness of all information related to veterans asbestos exposure, mesothelioma rates among veterans, and VA benefits for veterans or surviving loved ones affected by this cancer. Learn more about VA-accredited claims agent Carl Jewett
- [Asbestos Exposure for Plumbers and Pipefitters](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/types-of-asbestos-exposure/occupational-asbestos-exposure/plumbers-and-pipefitters/): Carl Jewett is a retired lieutenant commander of the U.S. Navy. He served in active duty for 24 years and now helps veterans with mesothelioma file for VA benefits, such as compensation and health care. Jewett is an expert in all aspects of veterans mesothelioma assistance and knowledgeable of the military's use of asbestos in each branch. As a content reviewer for Mesothelioma Guide, he ensures the accuracy, clarity and completeness of all information related to veterans asbestos exposure, mesothelioma rates among veterans, and VA benefits for veterans or surviving loved ones affected by this cancer. Learn more about VA-accredited claims agent Carl Jewett
- [Asbestos Exposure for Dentists](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/types-of-asbestos-exposure/occupational-asbestos-exposure/dentists/): Dentists may face a risk of asbestos exposure due to the mineral’s presence in some dentistry tools. Asbestos was a frequently used heat-resistant mineral during the 20th century. It is also the only known cause of mesothelioma cancer.
- [Asbestos Exposure for Aluminum Plant Workers](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/types-of-asbestos-exposure/occupational-asbestos-exposure/aluminum-plant-workers/): Carl Jewett is a retired lieutenant commander of the U.S. Navy. He served in active duty for 24 years and now helps veterans with mesothelioma file for VA benefits, such as compensation and health care. Jewett is an expert in all aspects of veterans mesothelioma assistance and knowledgeable of the military's use of asbestos in each branch. As a content reviewer for Mesothelioma Guide, he ensures the accuracy, clarity and completeness of all information related to veterans asbestos exposure, mesothelioma rates among veterans, and VA benefits for veterans or surviving loved ones affected by this cancer. Learn more about VA-accredited claims agent Carl Jewett
- [Welders and Mesothelioma](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/types-of-asbestos-exposure/occupational-asbestos-exposure/welders/): Welders often faced asbestos exposure in high-heat industrial settings where asbestos was used in insulation, fireproofing, gaskets, packing, welding blankets, heat shields, and older equipment. Welding near deteriorating or disturbed asbestos-containing materials during maintenance, shutdowns, repairs, or fabrication could release fibers into the air, increasing the risk of mesothelioma decades after exposure.
- [Asbestos Exposure for Insulation Workers](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/types-of-asbestos-exposure/occupational-asbestos-exposure/insulation-workers/): Asbestos exposure is a concern for insulation workers due to asbestos in insulation materials. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral and was often used as an insulation material through most of the 20th century. Insulation workers, along with heat and frost insulators, were heavily exposed to asbestos on a daily basis and are at risk for asbestos disease, including lung cancer and mesothelioma.
- [Asbestos Exposure for Carpenters](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/types-of-asbestos-exposure/occupational-asbestos-exposure/carpenters/): Carl Jewett is a retired lieutenant commander of the U.S. Navy. He served in active duty for 24 years and now helps veterans with mesothelioma file for VA benefits, such as compensation and health care. Jewett is an expert in all aspects of veterans mesothelioma assistance and knowledgeable of the military's use of asbestos in each branch. As a content reviewer for Mesothelioma Guide, he ensures the accuracy, clarity and completeness of all information related to veterans asbestos exposure, mesothelioma rates among veterans, and VA benefits for veterans or surviving loved ones affected by this cancer. Learn more about VA-accredited claims agent Carl Jewett
- [Asbestos Exposure for Machinists](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/types-of-asbestos-exposure/occupational-asbestos-exposure/machinists/): Carl Jewett is a retired lieutenant commander of the U.S. Navy. He served in active duty for 24 years and now helps veterans with mesothelioma file for VA benefits, such as compensation and health care. Jewett is an expert in all aspects of veterans mesothelioma assistance and knowledgeable of the military's use of asbestos in each branch. As a content reviewer for Mesothelioma Guide, he ensures the accuracy, clarity and completeness of all information related to veterans asbestos exposure, mesothelioma rates among veterans, and VA benefits for veterans or surviving loved ones affected by this cancer. Learn more about VA-accredited claims agent Carl Jewett
- [Asbestos Exposure for Jewelry Makers](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/types-of-asbestos-exposure/occupational-asbestos-exposure/jewelry-makers/): Carl Jewett is a retired lieutenant commander of the U.S. Navy. He served in active duty for 24 years and now helps veterans with mesothelioma file for VA benefits, such as compensation and health care. Jewett is an expert in all aspects of veterans mesothelioma assistance and knowledgeable of the military's use of asbestos in each branch. As a content reviewer for Mesothelioma Guide, he ensures the accuracy, clarity and completeness of all information related to veterans asbestos exposure, mesothelioma rates among veterans, and VA benefits for veterans or surviving loved ones affected by this cancer. Learn more about VA-accredited claims agent Carl Jewett
- [Asbestos Exposure Among Textile Workers](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/types-of-asbestos-exposure/occupational-asbestos-exposure/textile-workers/): Carl Jewett is a retired lieutenant commander of the U.S. Navy. He served in active duty for 24 years and now helps veterans with mesothelioma file for VA benefits, such as compensation and health care. Jewett is an expert in all aspects of veterans mesothelioma assistance and knowledgeable of the military's use of asbestos in each branch. As a content reviewer for Mesothelioma Guide, he ensures the accuracy, clarity and completeness of all information related to veterans asbestos exposure, mesothelioma rates among veterans, and VA benefits for veterans or surviving loved ones affected by this cancer. Learn more about VA-accredited claims agent Carl Jewett
- [Asbestos Exposure for Clay and Ceramic Artists](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/types-of-asbestos-exposure/occupational-asbestos-exposure/clay-artists/): Clay and ceramic artists are at risk of asbestos exposure because both clay and asbestos are naturally forming minerals. Clay and ceramic materials are sometimes combined with talc, another mineral often contaminated with asbestos. When the two minerals are combined, the asbestos in talc can contaminate clay and ceramic materials.

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- [Asbestos Exposure for Hairdressers and Hair Stylists](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/types-of-asbestos-exposure/occupational-asbestos-exposure/hairdressers-and-hair-stylists/): Carl Jewett is a retired lieutenant commander of the U.S. Navy. He served in active duty for 24 years and now helps veterans with mesothelioma file for VA benefits, such as compensation and health care. Jewett is an expert in all aspects of veterans mesothelioma assistance and knowledgeable of the military&#039;s use of asbestos in each branch. As a content reviewer for Mesothelioma Guide, he ensures the accuracy, clarity and completeness of all information related to veterans asbestos exposure, mesothelioma rates among veterans, and VA benefits for veterans or surviving loved ones affected by this cancer. Learn more about VA-accredited claims agent Carl Jewett
- [Asbestos Exposure for Painters](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/types-of-asbestos-exposure/occupational-asbestos-exposure/painters/): Carl Jewett is a retired lieutenant commander of the U.S. Navy. He served in active duty for 24 years and now helps veterans with mesothelioma file for VA benefits, such as compensation and health care. Jewett is an expert in all aspects of veterans mesothelioma assistance and knowledgeable of the military&#039;s use of asbestos in each branch. As a content reviewer for Mesothelioma Guide, he ensures the accuracy, clarity and completeness of all information related to veterans asbestos exposure, mesothelioma rates among veterans, and VA benefits for veterans or surviving loved ones affected by this cancer. Learn more about VA-accredited claims agent Carl Jewett
- [Asbestos Exposure for Electrical Workers](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/types-of-asbestos-exposure/occupational-asbestos-exposure/electrical-workers/): Asbestos was a durable material added as an insulant around electrical wires to protect them from fire damage. Electrical workers, or electricians, are one of the most at-risk occupations for asbestos exposure and developing mesothelioma cancer.
- [Asbestos Exposure for Shipbuilders and Shipyard Workers](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/types-of-asbestos-exposure/occupational-asbestos-exposure/shipbuilders-and-shipyard-workers/): Shipbuilders and shipyard workers faced regular asbestos exposure during the 20th century. As the U.S. Navy expanded its fleet, asbestos was a desirable mineral to protect certain rooms from fires.
- [Asbestos Exposure for Bakers and Pastry Chefs](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/types-of-asbestos-exposure/occupational-asbestos-exposure/bakers-and-pastry-chefs/): Carl Jewett is a retired lieutenant commander of the U.S. Navy. He served in active duty for 24 years and now helps veterans with mesothelioma file for VA benefits, such as compensation and health care. Jewett is an expert in all aspects of veterans mesothelioma assistance and knowledgeable of the military&#039;s use of asbestos in each branch. As a content reviewer for Mesothelioma Guide, he ensures the accuracy, clarity and completeness of all information related to veterans asbestos exposure, mesothelioma rates among veterans, and VA benefits for veterans or surviving loved ones affected by this cancer. Learn more about VA-accredited claims agent Carl Jewett
- [Asbestos Exposure Among Automobile Mechanics](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/asbestos/types-of-asbestos-exposure/occupational-asbestos-exposure/automobile-mechanics/): Carl Jewett is a retired lieutenant commander of the U.S. Navy. He served in active duty for 24 years and now helps veterans with mesothelioma file for VA benefits, such as compensation and health care. Jewett is an expert in all aspects of veterans mesothelioma assistance and knowledgeable of the military&#039;s use of asbestos in each branch. As a content reviewer for Mesothelioma Guide, he ensures the accuracy, clarity and completeness of all information related to veterans asbestos exposure, mesothelioma rates among veterans, and VA benefits for veterans or surviving loved ones affected by this cancer. Learn more about VA-accredited claims agent Carl Jewett
- [Mesothelioma Pain Management](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/treatment/pain-management/): Written By: David Statman
- [Mesothelioma Palliative Care](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/treatment/palliative-care/): Managing symptoms and controlling pain are two important parts of mesothelioma palliative care. From the time of diagnosis to the final stages of the disease, mesothelioma doctors should focus not only on fighting the cancer but also maintaining the patient’s quality of life throughout their cancer battle.
- [CHAMPVA Benefits](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/veterans/va-benefits/champva-benefits/): Important Facts About CHAMPVA Benefits
- [VA Burial Benefits](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/veterans/va-benefits/family-members/va-burial-benefits/): The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers several burial benefits to the families of eligible veterans to show respect for their military service. These benefits can be used for families of veterans with mesothelioma or another asbestos-related disease who have passed away. Burial benefits vary depending on whether the veteran’s death was service-connected, the veteran died in a VA hospital, or the veteran is buried at a National Cemetery.
- [Epithelioid Mesothelioma Treatment](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma/types/epithelioid/treatment/): Important Facts About Epithelioid Mesothelioma Treatment
- [Epithelioid Mesothelioma Diagnosis](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma/types/epithelioid/diagnosis/): Home » Mesothelioma » Epithelioid Mesothelioma » Epithelioid Mesothelioma Diagnosis
- [Epithelioid Mesothelioma Prognosis](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma/types/epithelioid/prognosis/): Home » Mesothelioma » Epithelioid Mesothelioma » Epithelioid Mesothelioma Prognosis

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- [Laparoscopy vs Laparotomy](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma/glossary/laparoscopy-vs-laparotomy/): Written By: Camryn Keeble

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- [Neoplasm vs Malignant Neoplasm](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma/glossary/neoplasm-vs-malignant-neoplasm/): Written By: Camryn Keeble
- [Mesothelial Cells](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma/glossary/mesothelial-cells/): Mesothelial cells are specialized cells that form a thin tissue layer that lines the inside of the chest cavity, abdominal cavity, and covers the surface of many organs in the body. Mesothelial cells produce a fluid that lubricates the area between the organs to allow them to easily move within the body without causing friction.
- [Peritoneal Mesothelioma Chemotherapy](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma/peritoneal/treatment/chemotherapy/): Peritoneal mesothelioma chemotherapy is one of the main treatment options for this rare and aggressive cancer. Chemotherapy aims to kill cancer cells and prevent them from growing or spreading. There are two types of chemotherapy for peritoneal mesothelioma: delivered through an IV into the bloodstream; and delivered directly into the abdominal cavity.
- [Peritoneal Mesothelioma Immunotherapy](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma/peritoneal/treatment/immunotherapy/): Peritoneal mesothelioma immunotherapy is a treatment option for the rare and aggressive cancer known as peritoneal mesothelioma. Immunotherapy is a class of cancer treatment aiming to help the immune system fight cancer while avoiding some of the difficult side effects associated with chemotherapy.
- [Peritoneal Mesothelioma Stages](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma/peritoneal/diagnosis/stages/): Knowing and understanding peritoneal mesothelioma stages is a crucial part of diagnosing this cancer. Learning the stage of your peritoneal mesothelioma will offer insight into your prognosis and potential treatment options. Peritoneal mesothelioma is staged differently than most cancers, as peritoneal cancer specialists use the Peritoneal Cancer Index (PCI) to determine the severity of the cancer.
- [Peritoneal Mesothelioma Risk Factors](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma/peritoneal/causes/risk-factors/): Peritoneal mesothelioma risk factors are characteristics of a person’s life that can increase their chances of developing the rare cancer. The main risk factors for peritoneal mesothelioma are occupation, age, location, and whether they served in the U.S. military.
- [Peritoneal Thickening](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma/peritoneal/symptoms/peritoneal-thickening/): Peritoneal thickening is scar tissue in the peritoneum, possibly due to asbestos exposure. The peritoneum is the thin lining inside the abdominal cavity and where peritoneal mesothelioma cancer forms. Peritoneal thickening is one of the symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma.
- [Peritoneal Mesothelioma Causes](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma/peritoneal/causes/): Important Facts About Peritoneal Mesothelioma Causes
- [Peritoneal Mesothelioma Ascites](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma/peritoneal/symptoms/ascites/): Peritoneal mesothelioma ascites is fluid buildup caused by tumors in the peritoneum. Another term for peritoneal mesothelioma ascites is peritoneal mesothelioma effusion.
- [Peritoneal Mesothelioma Survival Rates](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma/peritoneal/prognosis/survival-rates/): Peritoneal mesothelioma survival rate is the percentage of people with peritoneal mesothelioma who live for a certain amount of time. Specialists look at peritoneal mesothelioma survival rates to determine a patient’s prognosis. Advancing research and developing treatments have led to improving survival rates for peritoneal mesothelioma.
- [Peritoneal Fluid Analysis](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma/peritoneal/diagnosis/fluid-analysis/): Mesothelioma peritoneal fluid analysis is another way of saying a peritoneal mesothelioma fluid biopsy test, or peritoneal cytology. This is a lab test doctors may use when determining a peritoneal mesothelioma diagnosis. A peritoneal fluid analysis can help them learn if there are peritoneal mesothelioma cancer cells in a patient’s body.
- [Peritoneal Mesothelioma Prognosis](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma/peritoneal/prognosis/): A peritoneal mesothelioma prognosis comes after a doctor evaluates a patient’s life expectancy based on their diagnosis and historical survival rates. Your prognosis depends on several factors, especially the stage of mesothelioma. This means each patient’s prognosis can be different.
- [Peritoneal Mesothelioma Diagnosis](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma/peritoneal/diagnosis/): A peritoneal mesothelioma diagnosis is the first step towards receiving treatment and killing this cancer. To ensure a proper diagnosis, patients should seek out a mesothelioma specialist – a doctor specifically experienced with treating mesothelioma. There are steps doctors must follow when diagnosing peritoneal mesothelioma.
- [Peritoneal Mesothelioma Treatment](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma/peritoneal/treatment/): Peritoneal mesothelioma treatment is the medical approach to killing peritoneal mesothelioma tumors and improving the life expectancy of people with this rare and aggressive cancer. Treatment options for peritoneal mesothelioma include surgery, chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
- [Peritoneal Mesothelioma Symptoms](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma/peritoneal/symptoms/): Peritoneal mesothelioma symptoms are forms of discomfort or abnormalities that occur due to the potential presence of peritoneal tumors. These symptoms usually are related to the abdomen, which is where peritoneal mesothelioma forms. If you notice any signs of peritoneal mesothelioma, then you should contact your doctor to get their medical expertise and possibly undergo tests.
- [VA Aid &#038; Attendance Benefits](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/veterans/va-benefits/va-aid-attendance-benefits/): Written By: Camryn Keeble
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  - [Mesothelioma Glossary](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma/glossary/): The mesothelioma glossary explains medical terms and phrases you may read about or hear from your doctor during your mesothelioma journey. Our expert team of patient advocates has developed this list to help patients and their loved ones better understand the types of mesothelioma, treatment options, medications, organs and tissue affected by this cancer and more.

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- [Pleural Mesothelioma Risk Factors](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma/pleural/causes/risk-factors/): Pleural mesothelioma risk factors are aspects of a person’s life that increase their risk of getting pleural mesothelioma cancer. The main risk factors for pleural mesothelioma are occupation, age, residency, and whether they served in the U.S. military.
- [Pleural Mesothelioma Causes](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma/pleural/causes/): Important Facts About Pleural Mesothelioma Causes
- [Mesothelioma Pleural Effusion](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma/pleural/symptoms/pleural-effusion/): Pleural effusion is the build-up of fluid in the pleural space. Pleural mesothelioma is often the cause of the pleural effusion. Mesothelioma pleural effusion is a medical condition that can cause chest pain which is often one of the first symptoms of pleural mesothelioma.
- [Pleural Thickening](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma/pleural/symptoms/pleural-thickening/): Pleural thickening is scar tissue in the pleura that has formed due to asbestos exposure, or an infection. The pleura is the lining around the lungs and where pleural mesothelioma cancer forms. Pleural thickening is one of the symptoms of pleural mesothelioma cancer. It can cause a loss of elasticity in your lungs, which leads to difficulty breathing.
- [Mesothelioma Pleural Plaques](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma/pleural/symptoms/pleural-plaques/): Written By: David Statman
- [Pleural Mesothelioma Immunotherapy](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma/pleural/treatment/immunotherapy/): Important Facts About Pleural Mesothelioma Immunotherapy
- [Pleural Mesothelioma Radiation Therapy](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma/pleural/treatment/radiation/): Important Facts About Pleural Mesothelioma Radiation Therapy
- [Pleural Mesothelioma Surgery](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma/pleural/treatment/surgery/): Important Facts About Pleural Mesothelioma Surgery
- [Pleural Mesothelioma Chemotherapy](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma/pleural/treatment/chemotherapy/): Pleural mesothelioma chemotherapy is one of the most common treatment methods for people with this type of cancer. Chemotherapy can be administered before, during or after surgery, or as an alternative to surgery.
- [Mesothelioma Pleural Fluid Analysis](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma/pleural/diagnosis/pleural-fluid-analysis/): Mesothelioma pleural fluid analysis is another term for a pleural mesothelioma fluid biopsy test, also called cytology. A pleural fluid analysis can be used in the process of obtaining a pleural mesothelioma diagnosis. However, using a fluid analysis is less conclusive than using a tissue biopsy.
- [Pleural Mesothelioma Stages](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma/pleural/diagnosis/stages/): The pleural mesothelioma stages are an important part of every pleural mesothelioma diagnosis. Learning the stage of your pleural mesothelioma cancer will give insight into your life expectancy and the recommended treatment options. Mesothelioma Guide’s medical experts advise you to get your stage diagnosed from a mesothelioma specialist, as they have the most experience with this cancer.
- [Pleural Mesothelioma Treatment](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma/pleural/treatment/): Important Facts About Pleural Mesothelioma Treatment
- [Pleural Mesothelioma Diagnosis](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma/pleural/diagnosis/): A pleural mesothelioma diagnosis is only given by a medical professional – usually a doctor or cancer specialist – at a hospital or cancer center. There are specific steps doctors follow in diagnosing pleural mesothelioma.
- [Pleural Mesothelioma Symptoms](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma/pleural/symptoms/): Important Facts About Pleural Mesothelioma Symptoms
- [Pleural Mesothelioma Survival Rates](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma/pleural/prognosis/survival-rates/): Important Facts About Pleural Mesothelioma Survival Rates
- [Pleural Mesothelioma Prognosis](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma/pleural/prognosis/): A pleural mesothelioma prognosis is the result of a doctor evaluating a patient’s life expectancy. Your prognosis is dependent on many factors, which means each patient’s prognosis can be different. The main factor affecting pleural mesothelioma prognosis is the stage of the cancer.
- [Optune Lua (Tumor Treating Fields) for Mesothelioma](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma/pleural/treatment/tumor-treating-fields/): Optune Lua is a wearable device that has been FDA approved for the treatment of mesothelioma. It is a form of therapy called tumor treating fields where low energy, electrical waves are used to disrupt the multiplication of cancer cells.

## Doctors
- [Top Mesothelioma Specialists](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/doctors/top-specialists/): Written By: Camryn Keeble
- [Dr. Edward Levine](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/doctors/dr-edward-levine/): Dr. Edward Levine is an experienced mesothelioma doctor at Wake Forest Baptist Health. He has performed surgery in hundreds of cases and helped improve mesothelioma survival rates.

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- [Dr. Hassan Khalil](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/doctors/dr-hassan-khalil/): Dr. Hassan Khalil is a thoracic surgeon who specializes in pleural mesothelioma. He joined Brigham and Women’s Hospital as an associate thoracic surgeon in 2020. He is part of one of the top mesothelioma treatment programs in the world, and he&#039;s a faculty member of Harvard Medical School.
- [Dr. Deepa Magge](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/doctors/dr-deepa-magge/): Dr. Deepa Magge is one of the highest-regarded mesothelioma doctors in the world, with clinical expertise in treatment of peritoneal mesothelioma. Dr. Magge is the head of the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center peritoneal malignancies program.

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- [Dr. Taylor Ripley](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/doctors/dr-taylor-ripley/): Dr. Taylor Ripley is a mesothelioma doctor who leads treatment of this cancer at Baylor College of Medicine and Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center. He sees people with pleural mesothelioma at the Dan L. Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center.
- [Dr. Lorraine Cornwell](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/doctors/dr-lorraine-cornwell/): Dr. Lorraine Cornwell is one of the top mesothelioma doctors in the country. Her clinical interest includes pleural mesothelioma. She is an associate professor of surgery at Baylor College of Medicine. She sees veterans through the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine.
- [Dr. Eugene Choi](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/doctors/dr-eugene-choi/): Dr. Eugene Choi is a surgical oncologist with Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center. He sees people with peritoneal malignancies, such as peritoneal mesothelioma. Most of his work is done with veterans at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center.
- [Dr. Adam Bograd](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/doctors/dr-adam-bograd/): Dr. Adam Bograd is a thoracic surgeon at the Swedish Cancer Institute in Seattle, Washington. He is the center&#039;s head of mesothelioma treatment and a top mesothelioma doctor in the Pacific Northwest.
- [Dr. Shanel Bhagwandin](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/doctors/dr-shanel-bhagwandin/): Dr. Shanel Bhagwandin is a mesothelioma specialist doctor at Jupiter Medical Center in South Florida. He regularly performs HIPEC with cytoreductive surgery for malignant peritoneal mesothelioma.
- [Dr. Kamran Idrees](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/doctors/dr-kamran-idrees/): Dr. Kamran Idrees is a mesothelioma doctor and surgical oncologist at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, a part of Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He has a clinical focus in peritoneal malignancies, including peritoneal mesothelioma. His specialities include use of HIPEC with surgery.
- [Dr. Mecker Möller](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/doctors/dr-mecker-moller/): Director of the HIPEC Program and Surgical Oncology Fellowship Program at the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center

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- [Dr. Ryan F. Holbrook](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/doctors/dr-ryan-f-holbrook/): Surgical Oncologist at Cancer Care Northwest (RETIRED)
- [Dr. Matthew Steliga](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/doctors/dr-matthew-steliga/): Dr. Matthew Steliga leads thoracic surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences affiliate cancer center. He is the only mesothelioma specialist doctor in Arkansas.
- [Dr. Jacques-Pierre Fontaine](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/doctors/dr-jacques-pierre-fontaine/): Section Head of Mesothelioma Treatment Center at Moffitt Cancer Center

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- [Dr. David Jablons](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/doctors/dr-david-jablons/): Dr. David Jablons was, before his retirement, one of the leading mesothelioma doctors along the West Coast. He was a staff member of University of California San Francisco Health.

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- [Dr. Eric Vallieres](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/doctors/dr-eric-vallieres/): Dr. Eric Vallieres is a top mesothelioma doctor at the Swedish Cancer Institute in Seattle, Washington. His clinical focuses are helping people with lung cancer and pleural mesothelioma.
- [Dr. Kiran Turaga](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/doctors/dr-kiran-turaga/): Dr. Kiran Turaga is a mesothelioma specialist doctor at Yale New Haven, which collaborates with the Smilow Cancer Hospital to form the Yale Cancer Center. He sees patients with peritoneal surface malignancies, which includes peritoneal mesothelioma.
- [Dr. Martin Goodman](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/doctors/dr-martin-goodman/): Dr. Martin Goodman is one of the top doctors for mesothelioma in the world. He works at Tufts Medical Center in downtown Boston, Massachusetts.
- [Dr. Wickii Vigneswaran](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/doctors/dr-wickii-vigneswaran/): Dr. Wickii Vigneswaran is a thoracic surgeon and mesothelioma specialist doctor based in Tampa, Florida, at the University of South Florida and James A. Haley VA Hospital. He previously led the mesothelioma program at Loyola University Health System in Chicago. He’s one of the top surgeons for pleural mesothelioma.
- [Dr. Marcelo DaSilva](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/doctors/dr-marcelo-dasilva/): Dr. Marcelo DaSilva is a rare mesothelioma doctor who specializes in treating both of the two main types of mesothelioma. He started the mesothelioma treatment program at AdventHealth Cancer Institute in Central Florida.

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- [Dr. Richard Berri](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/doctors/dr-richard-berri/): Dr. Richard Berri is a top doctor for mesothelioma and the Chief of Surgical Oncology and Director of the HIPEC program at Henry Ford Health, which includes Henry Ford St. John Hospital and the Van Elslander Cancer Center in Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan.
- [Dr. Daniel Labow](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/doctors/dr-daniel-labow/): Dr. Daniel Labow is a mesothelioma doctor with extensive experience performing HIPEC with cytoreductive surgery. He has more than two decades of medical experience and has helped hundreds of people with malignant mesothelioma.
- [Dr. James Pingpank](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/doctors/dr-james-pingpank/): Dr. James Pingpank is a top mesothelioma doctor. He leads the HIPEC/cytoreduction surgery program at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). This center is arguably the leader in peritoneal mesothelioma surgery and care.

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- [Dr. Joel Baumgartner](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/doctors/dr-joel-baumgartner/): Dr. Joel Baumgartner is one of the best mesothelioma doctors along the West Coast. He’s the primary peritoneal mesothelioma surgeon at Moores Cancer Center, which is part of the University of California San Diego Health System.

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- [Dr. Raffit Hassan](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/doctors/dr-raffit-hassan/): Dr. Raffit Hassan is one of the top U.S. doctors for mesothelioma. He’s invested in uncovering facts about pleural mesothelioma and leads high-profile clinical trials at the National Cancer Institute.
- [Dr. H. Richard Alexander](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/doctors/dr-h-richard-alexander/): Dr. H. Richard Alexander is one of the top specialist doctors for mesothelioma. He leads the Rutgers Cancer Institute HIPEC surgery program for peritoneal mesothelioma.
- [Dr. Raja Flores](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/doctors/dr-raja-flores/): Dr. Raja Flores is one of the leading doctors for malignant mesothelioma in the United States. He is the Director of Thoracic Oncology at Mount Sinai Hospital’s Tisch Cancer Institute in New York City.
- [Dr. Raphael Bueno](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/doctors/dr-raphael-bueno/): Dr. Raphael Bueno leads mesothelioma treatment at one of the best cancer hospitals in the world: Brigham and Women&#039;s Hospital. With multiple decades of medical experience treating this cancer, he is one of the best mesothelioma doctors in the world.

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- [Dr. Abraham &#8216;Avi&#8217; Lebenthal](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/doctors/dr-abraham-avi-lebenthal/): Thoracic Surgeon and Mesothelioma Specialist
- [Dr. Michele Carbone](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/doctors/dr-michele-carbone/): Dr. Michele Carbone is one of the leading researchers in mesothelioma incidence, pathology and treatment. He is invested in finding the causes of mesothelioma and potential cures for the cancer.

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- [Dr. Brian Loggie](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/doctors/dr-brian-loggie/): Dr. Brian Loggie, now retired from practice, was a professor of surgery and the Chief in the Division of Surgical Oncology at CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center. He was a long-time proponent of cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC for peritoneal malignancies, including peritoneal mesothelioma.

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- [Dr. Joseph S. Friedberg](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/doctors/dr-joseph-s-friedberg/): Co-Director of Temple Health Mesothelioma and Pleural Disease Program at Temple University Health System
- [Dr. David H. Harpole Jr.](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/doctors/dr-david-h-harpole-jr/): Vice Chief of Surgical Services at Duke University Health System

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- [Dr. Harvey Pass](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/doctors/dr-harvey-pass/): Dr. Harvey Pass was a top cardiothoracic surgeon at one of the best cancer centers in the United States. He was also researching how to diagnose mesothelioma in early stages. He retired from practice in 2022.

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- [Dr. Rodney Landreneau](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/doctors/dr-rodney-j-landreneau/): Dr. Rodney Landreneau is an experienced mesothelioma doctor based in Tampa, Florida. He has served as director of multiple cancer institutes and division chief of thoracic surgery. He most recently worked at Tampa General Hospital.

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- [Dr. Hedy Lee Kindler](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/doctors/dr-hedy-lee-kindler/): Dr. Hedy Lee Kindler is a highly regarded specialist doctor for mesothelioma. She leads the Mesothelioma Treatment Program at the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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- [Dr. Anne Tsao](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/doctors/dr-anne-tsao/): As one of the leading doctors for mesothelioma, Dr. Anne Tsao has provided new treatment opportunities for patients. She is the Director of the Mesothelioma Program at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

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- [Dr. Paul Sugarbaker](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/doctors/dr-paul-sugarbaker/): Dr. Paul Sugarbaker is the head of Sugarbaker Oncology Associates. He was the director of the Center for Surgical Oncology at the Washington Cancer Institute. This facility is part of the Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C., where he was the leading surgeon treating patients with peritoneal mesothelioma.

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- [Dr. Thierry Jahan](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/doctors/dr-thierry-marie-jahan/): Dr. Thierry Jahan was a highly respected medical oncologist and university professor with a focus on pleural mesothelioma. He retired in June 2020 from practice and teaching at the University of California San Francisco Medical Center.

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- [Dr. Robert Cameron](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/doctors/dr-robert-b-cameron/): Dr. Robert Cameron is a mesothelioma doctor in California. He conceptualized the pleurectomy with decortication surgery for pleural mesothelioma. Before this, there was one surgery available to patients.

## Cancer Centers

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- [Fox Chase Cancer Center](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/cancer-centers/fox-chase/): Fox Chase Cancer Center, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a high-volume mesothelioma cancer center. It is affiliated with Temple University, offering patients advanced and novel treatment options through clinical trials and research. Fox Chase Cancer Center also has multiple mesothelioma specialists with years of experience on staff.

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- [Ascension Medical Group](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/cancer-centers/ascension/): Ascension Medical Group is a leading medical network in Michigan and includes Ascension St. John Hospital, one of the top hospitals for treatment in the Midwest region of the United States. Ascension Healthcare is affiliated with the Van Elslander Cancer Center, which treats various types of cancer, including malignant mesothelioma. The cancer center staff includes a mesothelioma specialist.

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- [University of California San Diego Health](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/cancer-centers/ucsd-health/): University of California San Diego Health is a top mesothelioma cancer centers along the West Coast. The hospital includes Moores Cancer Center, which has a top-rated HIPEC program for peritoneal mesothelioma. The cancer center also has an experienced surgeon for abdominal diseases.

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- [Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/cancer-centers/froedtert-medical-wisconsin/): Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin is nationally recognized as a mesothelioma hospital, specifically for the aggressive treatment of peritoneal mesothelioma.
- [University of Miami Health System](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/cancer-centers/um-health-system/): University of Miami Health System has a mesothelioma cancer center of excellence in South Florida: the University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. This center is the only one in the region with mesothelioma specialists offered to patients.
- [NYU Langone Health](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/cancer-centers/nyu-langone-health/): New York University Langone Health, often shortened to NYU Langone, features a mesothelioma expert along with many other patient-first oncologists and surgeons. The mesothelioma cancer center of excellence is located in New York City and offers the Perlmutter Cancer Center.
- [Massachusetts General Hospital](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/cancer-centers/massachusetts-general-hospital/): Massachusetts General Hospital is one of the top-ranked medical institutions in the city of Boston and state of Massachusetts. The mesothelioma cancer center has thoracic surgeons and oncologists providing care to people with this cancer.
- [Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/cancer-centers/roswell-park-cancer-center/): Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center is a mesothelioma cancer center of excellence in Buffalo, New York. The team of specialists includes thoracic surgeons, medical oncologists and pathologists for diagnosis and treatment.
- [VA Houston Health Care System](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/cancer-centers/va-houston-health-care/): The VA Houston Health Care System is the newest VA medical center to offer mesothelioma treatment with top specialists and advanced treatment options. Veterans with mesothelioma can go to the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center for specialized care.

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- [Jupiter Medical Center](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/cancer-centers/jupiter-medical-center/): Jupiter Medical Center is a mesothelioma cancer center and has one of the highest-volume mesothelioma treatment programs in the state of Florida. The hospital’s staff includes mesothelioma specialist and surgeon Dr. Shanel Bhagwandin.
- [University of California San Francisco Health](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/cancer-centers/ucsf-medical-center/): University of California San Francisco Health features the Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center as a mesothelioma cancer center of excellence. This center is part of the UCSF Health network, featuring a mesothelioma surgeon for pleural disease.

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- [University of Michigan Health](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/cancer-centers/michigan-medicine/): Michigan Medicine, affiliated with the University of Michigan Health and Rogel Cancer Center, is one of the best mesothelioma cancer centers in the United States. The hospital features an innovative approach to treating malignant mesothelioma.

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- [Vanderbilt University Medical Center](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/cancer-centers/vanderbilt-university-medical-center/): Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is home of the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center. This is one of the top mesothelioma cancer centers in the region. Vanderbilt Medical has two surgeons for peritoneal mesothelioma.

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- [Tufts Medical Center](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/cancer-centers/tufts-medical-center/): Tufts Medical Center is one of the top cancer centers for mesothelioma and has a team dedicated to the treatment of peritoneal mesothelioma (abdominal mesothelioma). A top specialist sees patients and conducts HIPEC/cytoreductive surgery procedures for peritoneal mesothelioma at the hospital in downtown Boston, Massachusetts.
- [New York Proton Center](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/cancer-centers/new-york-proton-center/): New York Proton Center is a unique mesothelioma cancer center. It specializes in a new-age type of radiation therapy called proton radiation. This type of radiation therapy for mesothelioma can help patients.
- [Loyola University Health System](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/cancer-centers/loyola-university-health-system/): Loyola University Health System includes the Loyola University Medical Center and the Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center, which is one of the best mesothelioma cancer centers. These facilities are in Maywood, a suburb of Chicago, Illinois.
- [AdventHealth Cancer Institute](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/cancer-centers/advent-health-cancer-institute/): AdventHealth Cancer Institute, based in Orlando, Florida, is one of the newest mesothelioma cancer centers of excellence. The cancer center is part of AdventHealth Orlando, and recently added a program for mesothelioma treatment.
- [University of Maryland Medical System](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/cancer-centers/umd-cancer-center/): University of Maryland Medical Center is part of the University of Maryland Medical System, which has a network of hospitals along with a top cancer center. The University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center is a National Cancer Institute-designated center and features more than a half dozen mesothelioma specialists.
- [MD Anderson Cancer Center](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/cancer-centers/md-anderson-cancer-center/): MD Anderson Cancer Center, the affiliate medical institution of the University of Texas, is a mesothelioma cancer center of excellence featuring some of the top specialists and researchers for mesothelioma. Patients often travel internationally to visit MD Anderson due to the center&#039;s sterling reputation for care of cancer patients.
- [National Cancer Institute](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/cancer-centers/national-cancer-institute/): The National Cancer Institute is not just a medical facility but also a useful resource for hospitals and mesothelioma cancer centers in the United States. Groundbreaking and translational research takes place at the National Cancer Institute that could lead to new treatment options for mesothelioma.

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- [MedStar Washington Cancer Institute](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/cancer-centers/medstar-washington-hospital-center/): MedStar Washington Cancer Institute is part of the MedStar Health medical network in Washington, D.C. It affiliates with the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, which is considered a mesothelioma cancer center, as multiple medical oncologists and surgeons at the cancer center have a clinical interest in treating mesothelioma.

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- [Wake Forest Baptist Health](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/cancer-centers/wake-forest-baptist/): Wake Forest Baptist Health has a mesothelioma cancer center with one of the few national HIPEC programs in the country. The staff includes multiple mesothelioma specialists, with a focus on peritoneal mesothelioma.
- [Mount Sinai Health System](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/cancer-centers/mount-sinai-cancer-center/): Mount Sinai Health System is home to Mount Sinai Hospital and the Tisch Cancer Institute in New York City. It is one of the few mesothelioma cancer centers with experienced surgeons for both main types of mesothelioma.
- [Baylor St. Luke&#8217;s Medical Center](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/cancer-centers/baylor-mesothelioma-treatment-center/): 1101 Bates Avenue, Houston, Texas 77030

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- [VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/cancer-centers/west-los-angeles-va-medical-center/): The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System is home to the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center. This comprehensive medical center includes a multidisciplinary mesothelioma program.
- [Swedish Cancer Institute](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/cancer-centers/swedish-cancer-institute/): Swedish Cancer Institute is a top mesothelioma cancer center in the Pacific Northwest. It’s part of the Swedish Health Services network and welcomes people with malignant pleural mesothelioma.
- [Penn Medicine: Abramson Cancer Center](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/cancer-centers/penn-medicine/): Penn Medicine is the health network for the University of Pennsylvania. The university’s health system includes the Abramson Cancer Center, a mesothelioma cancer center of excellence with ongoing clinical trials and specialists to treat mesothelioma.
- [University of Pittsburgh Medical Center](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/cancer-centers/pitt-medical-center/): University of Pittsburgh Medical Center is a trailblazing mesothelioma cancer center of excellence for cultivating mesothelioma specialists. The focus is on peritoneal mesothelioma treatment, including the life-saving cytoreductive/HIPEC surgery.
- [Mayo Clinic](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/cancer-centers/the-mayo-clinic/): Mayo Clinic is one of the most respected medical institutions in the world. The hospital network features groundbreaking studies and clinical trials for cancers like malignant mesothelioma, led by some of the brightest doctors and researchers in the field of oncology, radiation, cell and gene therapy, and surgery.

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- [Brigham and Women&#8217;s Hospital](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/cancer-centers/brigham-and-womens-hospital/): People with the rare and aggressive mesothelioma cancer should prioritize finding a top mesothelioma cancer center, and it&#039;s difficult to find one better than Brigham and Women&#039;s Hospital and the affiliate Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

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- [Johns Hopkins Medicine](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/cancer-centers/johns-hopkins-medicine/): 401 N. Broadway, Baltimore, Maryland 21231
- [University of Chicago Cancer Center](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/cancer-centers/university-of-chicago/): 5841 S. Maryland Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60637
- [Moffitt Cancer Center](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/cancer-centers/moffitt-cancer-center/): Moffitt Cancer Center, in Tampa, Florida, is one of the leading medical institutions for thoracic malignancies. The highly regarded mesothelioma cancer center welcomes patients with all types of the disease and has a specialist on staff.

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- [UCLA Medical Center](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/cancer-centers/university-of-california-los-angeles-medical-center/): Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center (Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center)

## Survivors
- [Gary Maxwell](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/prognosis/survivors/gary-maxwell/): Gary Maxwell was diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2014 and has surpassed expectations for more than 10 years. He credits his long survival to his persistence, his supportive wife and his positive outlook.
- [Yvette King](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/prognosis/survivors/yvette-king/): Yvette King was diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2015 and unfortunately passed away in May of 2023 after an 8-year battle with the cancer. She credited her long survival to her support network, her resilience, and treatment from top doctors.
- [Paul Kraus](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/prognosis/survivors/paul-kraus/): Paul Kraus was perhaps the most internationally well-known mesothelioma survivor. He took an unusual approach when it came to his treatment, yet he was one of the longest mesothelioma survivors in the world until his passing in July 2025. He survived for 27 years.
- [Alexis Kidd](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/prognosis/survivors/alexis-kidd/): Alexis Kidd was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma in 2007. She is going strong thanks to treatment and a strong desire to keep fighting as a mesothelioma survivor. Alexis serves as an inspiration to many.
- [Jill Litton](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/prognosis/survivors/jill-litton/): Written By: Devin Golden
- [Kendra Ferreira](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/prognosis/survivors/kendra-ferreira/): Kendra Ferreira, of Rhode Island, enjoyed making and teaching art while living a great life with her family before she was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma in 2001.
- [Marlyn Landin](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/prognosis/survivors/marlyn-landin/): Marlyn Landin was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma when she was 47 years old. Like all cancer patients, Marlyn was scared. But that didn’t stop her from being determined to do everything in her power to overcome mesothelioma. She is now among the longest living mesothelioma survivors.
- [Jodi Page](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/prognosis/survivors/jodi-page/): When she was 26 years old, Jodi Page was diagnosed with malignant pleural mesothelioma. She has faced incredible odds but continues to overcome them as a mesothelioma survivor thanks to specialist treatment and loving support.

## Geolocations
- [Louisiana Mesothelioma Lawyers: Laws And Top Firms](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma-lawyers/louisiana/): The Louisiana court system is often favorable to victims of asbestos exposure, which usually results in significant compensation. Learn more about asbestos exposure in Louisiana, the benefits of working with a lawyer who specializes in mesothelioma and asbestos claims and how you can receive compensation for mesothelioma or another cancer caused by asbestos.
- [Mesothelioma Lawyers In Birmingham, Alabama](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma-lawyers/alabama/birmingham/): Birmingham is one of the largest cities in the state of Alabama. According to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau data, approximately 210,000 people live in the city. If you live in this city or worked here and now have a mesothelioma diagnosis, Mesothelioma Guide can help you find a lawyer with connections to Birmingham.
- [Mesothelioma Lawyers In Huntsville, Alabama](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma-lawyers/alabama/huntsville/): Huntsville is the most populated city in Alabama. According to the most recent census, nearly 217,000 people live in Huntsville. If you currently live or used to work in Huntsville and have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, Mesothelioma Guide can help you find a qualified mesothelioma lawyer in Huntsville.
- [Mesothelioma Lawyers In Mobile, Alabama](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma-lawyers/alabama/mobile/): Mobile County, Alabama is a port city along Alabama’s coast and has the highest number of asbestos related deaths in the state. Asbestos was widely imported to the United States during the 20th century, with unknown amounts of people exposed to the hazardous substance. As a port city, there is a substantial amount of people who were directly exposed to the mineral in their workplace or unknowingly exposed by living in a home or working in buildings near the port in Mobile.
- [Mesothelioma Lawyers In Montgomery, Alabama](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma-lawyers/alabama/montgomery/): Madison County, located in the southwest corner of Illinois, is small and nameless compared to bigger cities around the United States, but it is a famous jurisdiction for asbestos litigation and mesothelioma lawsuits. Approximately 1,000 asbestos cases are filed each year in Madison County. The reason for this is due to the speed at which cases move through the court system and the usual favorability given to victims of asbestos exposure.

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- [Mesothelioma Lawyers In San Antonio, Texas](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma-lawyers/texas/san-antonio/): Exposure to asbestos is the only known cause of mesothelioma. Asbestos was used as a key component in many products and buildings throughout various industries during the 20th century. Large American cities, like San Antonio, Texas, often have a dense asbestos presence, meaning unknown amounts of people were most likely exposed to the cancer-causing mineral and could still be at risk. If you live or ever worked in San Antonio, Texas, you should know how to locate an experienced mesothelioma lawyer in the event you are diagnosed with this devastating cancer.
- [Mesothelioma Lawyers In Houston, Texas](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma-lawyers/texas/houston/): As the most populated city in Texas, Houston offers many local mesothelioma law firms and attorneys. Some personal injury law firms or lawyers will take on cancer cases caused by asbestos exposure – even if they do not have extensive knowledge on these types of cases. One website mentions 24 mesothelioma lawyers in Houston, Texas.
- [Mesothelioma Lawyers In Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma-lawyers/texas/dallas/): As one of the most populated areas in Texas, Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) has many options for local mesothelioma law firms and attorneys. The key is finding an attorney who specializes in mesothelioma or asbestos claims. Some personal injury law firms or lawyers will take on cancer cases caused by asbestos exposure – even if they do not have extensive knowledge on these types of cases. One website mentions 33 mesothelioma lawyers in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas.
- [Mesothelioma Lawyers In Austin, Texas](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma-lawyers/texas/austin/): With nearly 1 million residents, Austin is one of the major cities in one of the largest states in America. It’s also the capital of Texas. Exposure to asbestos was a common occurrence for residents in many major cities, including Austin, throughout the 20th century. Asbestos is also the only known cause of the rare cancer mesothelioma. If you have this cancer, you should find a lawyer to represent your case and get your family compensation.

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- [Texas Mesothelioma Lawyer: Laws And Top Firms](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma-lawyers/texas/): We can help you find a qualified mesothelioma lawyer in Texas, even specific to cities in Texas. Mesothelioma Guide has access to resources and networks to help connect you with the best mesothelioma attorney for your case. Contact our legal experts team for help finding a Texas mesothelioma lawyer by city.

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- [Illinois Mesothelioma Lawyer: Laws And Top Firms](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma-lawyers/illinois/): Mesothelioma Guide can help you find a qualified mesothelioma lawyer in Illinois. In fact, we can even focus your search to a specific city, such as Springfield, Evanston or a metropolis like Chicago. Contact our legal experts team for assistance with finding an Illinois mesothelioma lawyer by city.
- [New York Mesothelioma Lawyer: Laws And Top Firms](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma-lawyers/new-york/): One of the first steps to take after a mesothelioma diagnosis is finding a lawyer, preferably one licensed to practice in a state connected to your case. If you previously worked and were likely exposed to asbestos in the state of New York, previously lived in the state, or currently live there, we can help you locate an experienced mesothelioma lawyer for your case.
- [Mesothelioma Lawyers In Madison County, Illinois](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma-lawyers/illinois/madison-county/): There are a handful of mesothelioma law firms based in Madison County. There are actually more mesothelioma lawyers in offices in this county than most other counties of similar size, or larger. If you’re searching for a mesothelioma lawyer in Madison County, Illinois, you’ll have no issue finding one with the skills and experience needed to support victims and represent them in the legal process.
- [Mesothelioma Lawyers In Chicago, Illinois](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma-lawyers/illinois/chicago/): National mesothelioma lawyers understand what having mesothelioma means to people. They know how difficult it is to go about the usual day, much less travel long distances for meetings with attorneys.
- [Mesothelioma Lawyers In Brooklyn, New York](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma-lawyers/new-york/brooklyn/): If you live or work in Brooklyn, New York, you should know how to locate an experienced mesothelioma lawyer for your case.
- [Mesothelioma Lawyers In Queens, New York](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma-lawyers/new-york/queens/): Anyone who lives or works in the Queens borough of New York City should know how to find a proven, knowledgeable, and compassionate mesothelioma lawyer.
- [Mesothelioma Lawyers In Staten Island, New York](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma-lawyers/new-york/staten-island/): If you previously worked in Staten Island, New York or live there currently, we can help you find a top mesothelioma lawyer for your case.
- [Mesothelioma Lawyers In Manhattan, New York](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma-lawyers/new-york/manhattan/): Victims of asbestos exposure are also victims of unethical business practices and should seek out a top mesothelioma lawyer with a lot of experience in these types of claims.
- [Mesothelioma Lawyers In Bronx, New York](https://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/mesothelioma-lawyers/new-york/bronx/): If you live in the Bronx, New York, or were exposed to asbestos while working or living there years ago, you may have a mesothelioma claim linked to the borough.