mesothelioma

If you’re diagnosed with mesothelioma, the first thing they’ll probably tell you is whether you have pleural mesothelioma or peritoneal mesothelioma. The first is the most common type, which impacts your lungs and respiratory system, while the second is a type that…

A new finding by researchers at the University of Colorado may prove to be cause for hope in the effort to successfully treat mesothelioma. The team of researchers from the U.S. and abroad found that a particular protein (Hand2) that is active in embryos appears to be…

Like all other personal injury claims, there is a legal window within which you are allowed to file a lawsuit in court seeking compensation for mesothelioma arising from asbestos exposure. It is known as the statute of limitations, and it varies depending on your…

When you think about asbestos exposure, you may imagine workers who are coming directly into contact with the fibers. It’s not just them who are at risk, though. Others, like their family members and children, may also have been exposed to asbestos and the fibers that…

Has your loved one just received the devastating news of a mesothelioma diagnosis? You’re probably at a loss as to what to do or how to help them. This feeling is not uncommon, and it is important not to be too hard on yourself. The starting point of helping your…

You find out that you’ve been exposed to asbestos. Maybe it was on a job site or maybe it was discovered in your home. Either way, you know you’ve been exposed in the last year. That sounds like a long time, and you start keeping an eye on your health. You want to…

Mesothelioma is a serious form of cancer that typically comes with a poor prognosis. When your loved one gets a mesothelioma diagnosis, it can be devastating for everyone involved. Initially, you and the other friends and family members may get caught up in the ways…

Exposure to asbestos fibers can have a deadly impact on an individual’s lungs and other internal organs. Unfortunately, the pattern of exposure and symptoms do not always follow a set progression. The same type and duration of exposure can mean a different pattern of…

The federal government often works at a snail’s pace when it comes to health and safety regulations. Efforts have been slowed even more by various administrations over the years that have sided with powerful business interests to advocate for less rather than more…

Asbestos-related illnesses, like mesothelioma, can be both aggressive and deadly. Although it may take some time before someone presents symptoms of lung cancer or mesothelioma after they worked with asbestos, those diseases may progress quite quickly after their…