mesothelioma

Researchers have made major advances in the treatment of cancer in recent years, including the development of immunotherapies. Instead of trying to kill the cancer directly, immunotherapies focus on training a cancer patient’s own body to fight the cancer directly….

When talking about the health consequences of asbestos exposure, mesothelioma and lung cancer are what often come to mind. It can feel like the two terms are used interchangeably as they do bear many similarities when it comes to symptoms experienced. They are,…

Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that starts in the organ linings and then metastasizes or spreads to other parts of the body. It has a slow growth rate at first, which makes workers believe they have safely averted any medical consequences of their on-the-job…

If you are exposed to asbestos, your risk level for mesothelioma and other diseases goes up dramatically. This doesn’t mean that people who don’t have an obvious exposure have no risk. Asbestos does occur naturally, and everyone is going to be exposed to it to some…

Military members assume the government is doing what’s necessary to keep them safe. Many servicemembers don’t realize how little oversight there is to some aspects of military life. Unfortunately, this lack of oversight can negatively impact the servicemember and…

Mesothelioma is a deadly and aggressive form of cancer. It develops in the lining of the organs, and many people die not long after their diagnosis. The short-term mortality rate for mesothelioma is so high in part because the cancer is so difficult to treat. It takes…

Mesothelioma is a terminal and aggressive cancer that can be hard to cope with. The symptoms usually come on suddenly and profoundly impact how you live your life. Once you’re diagnosed with this condition, your focus may become making memories with your loved ones….

People would prefer to never hear their doctor under the word cancer when diagnosing them. However, getting an accurate diagnosis as quickly as possible opens up the best options for treatment. Especially for those with a potentially deadly form of cancer, like…

It’s often stated that cancer is the number two cause of death in the United States. It trails just behind heart disease, which leads to complications like strokes and heart attacks. But the problem with saying something like this is that “cancer” covers a lot of…

Jobs that expose you to dangerous asbestos fibers usually pay well to compensate you for hazardous work conditions. Your employer must also provide adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) to shield you from asbestos-related diseases. Unfortunately, not all PPE is…