Month: October 2022

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that can be caused by asbestos. It typically manifests itself in the lungs and the chest cavity, or sometimes in the abdomen. It begins in the tissues that surround some of these organs. The reason that it starts is simply that a…

With the risks of asbestos being as well-known as they are today, at least in the United States, it is often typical for Americans to assume that asbestos is no longer being mined. And, in the U.S. itself, that is true. The last mines were closed down in the early…

Mesothelioma risk often stems from someone’s professional employment. Certain industries have a known association with the increased potential of asbestos exposure on the job and therefore the possibility of developing mesothelioma. Auto mechanics, professionals that…

Most people who suffer from mesothelioma are men. That’s because it’s typically the result of regular exposure to asbestos over time. People who worked in construction, manufacturing, shipyards and auto repair used to be exposed to high levels with little, if any,…

People who are suffering from malignant mesothelioma may derive some benefit from chemotherapy. Chemo is known for being a particularly harsh and often unpleasant cancer treatment. That’s because it attacks and destroys cancer cells. Sometimes, doctors will prescribe…