mesothelioma

It is possible to develop mesothelioma at a young age. However, older individuals make up the bulk of mesothelioma cases. For instance, someone may work in a shipyard for their entire career, retire at 65 and then be diagnosed with mesothelioma in their 70s. Why is it…

Whether from a news story or a scientific finding, chances are you have heard about asbestos and its dangers. If you are exposed to asbestos, you are at risk of developing a rare form of cancer known as mesothelioma. If your exposure to asbestos was attributable to…

Asbestos is one of the most dangerous minerals. Exposure to this fibrous mineral can lead to a life-altering and potentially terminal illness known as mesothelioma. As a mesothelioma patient, you may face a difficult road ahead as the disease progresses. If you were…

Mesothelioma is a very difficult cancer to diagnose and treat. It currently has no known cure, and researchers around the world invest countless hours of time trying to discover the right combination of treatments to help those with this aggressive form of cancer as a…

Navigating the world of medical advancements, particularly in malignant pleural mesothelioma, can often feel like traversing a maze. MPM is challenging to tackle, with limited treatment options and a difficult prognosis. However, there’s new a glimmer of hope on the…

Long-term asbestos exposure can lead to a medical condition called mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that affects the inner lining of the internal organs. This disease often impacts people’s daily lives. People suffering from mesothelioma often wonder how…

When you receive a mesothelioma diagnosis that was tied to your past asbestos exposure at work, it can be confusing to see that many of your past co-workers are still healthy. Why are you sick when others are not? Two people can be exposed to asbestos, and only one…

Mesothelioma is a fatal form of lung cancer that is strongly associated with asbestos exposure. Being diagnosed with this condition can be very upsetting, as can learning that a loved one has been diagnosed. If your loved one has developed mesothelioma, you may be at…

For roughly as long as medical professionals have been able to conclusively diagnose mesothelioma, they have largely found it to be a “male disease.” It is often men who traditionally worked in blue-collar professions and, therefore, were subjected to a significant…

Medical professionals have acknowledged for years that mesothelioma does not respond the way that other cancers do to traditional treatments. Surgery can remove tumors, but they can rapidly regrow and spread. Chemotherapy and radiation often cause a significant…