If you have worked with asbestos in the past, you may worry about having mesothelioma. Perhaps a former colleague has been diagnosed with it, or maybe you know someone that died from it. While there is no cure for mesothelioma, that does not mean you should take a...
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A new drug almost doubles how long mesothelioma patients survive
Mesothelioma is an aggressive and usually fatal form of cancer. Often associated with asbestos exposure, mesothelioma takes decades to develop but can claim someone's life in a matter of years after their diagnosis. Currently, researchers are in the early...
Mesothelioma treatments and their estimated costs
Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer affecting the lining of the lungs, heart, stomach and other body organs. It typically develops in individuals who have experienced exposure to asbestos fibers. Unfortunately, it may take decades for symptoms of mesothelioma to...
Is there currently a cure for mesothelioma?
When you first receive the news, a cancer diagnosis can feel like the worst news possible. However, many people with cancer can undergo treatment that kills the cancer cells, stops the spread to tissue and allows them to go into remission. Although there is no single...
A jury recognizes the connection between talcum powder and mesothelioma
A 78-year-old Vietnam veteran recently saw a victory in court when a jury recognized the connection between his daily use of talcum powder and his mesothelioma. The man suffers from pleural mesothelioma, a form of lung cancer that’s associated with asbestos exposure. ...
How storm damage cleanup can cause asbestos exposure
Nearly any adult in Louisiana remembers the day Hurricane Katrina made landfall and wreaked havoc through this state in 2005. It’s hard to believe that was more than 15 years ago when so many New Orleans residents lost their homes and businesses were wiped out. One...
What is the difference between asbestosis and mesothelioma?
If you have done any research at all into asbestos and the diseases and illnesses it causes, you have probably come across both mesothelioma and asbestosis. However, since they have the same cause and some similarities, you might not know the differences between the...
Tobacco use does not mean you can’t make a mesothelioma claim
The dangers of tobacco use are well-known in modern society. However, many heavy tobacco users became addicted in the years before such information was publicly available. Regardless of when you started consuming tobacco products, you probably feel a sense of personal...
Mesothelioma phase 3 trial opens for immunotherapy
A mesothelioma diagnosis is a devastating one. There are some treatments that can improve the quality of life for the patients and some that might prolong life a bit. However, this is a medical condition that progresses quickly. Although there aren’t currently any...
Spring and lung disease: Managing your condition
Spring is slowly starting to creep out from beneath the winter snows -- and that’s generally a cause for celebration. There’s little cause for excitement from spring, however, if you suffer from any kind of chronic lung disease, including mesothelioma, chronic...