Mesothelioma is a very difficult cancer to treat. It begins in the lining of the organs and often reaches an advanced stage before someone's diagnosis. Therefore, the mortality rate for mesothelioma is high. Medical professionals are eager to find any solutions that...
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Does mesothelioma make you cough?
A prompt diagnosis is often very important for someone who has cancer. The earlier the disease can be identified, the better the odds of successful treatment. This is true even with aggressive types of cancer, such as mesothelioma. However, many symptoms may be hard...
Can mesothelioma spread?
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer often caused by exposure to asbestos. It can initially be found in specific areas that give it its name. For instance, if the mesothelioma is in the lining that surrounds a person’s lungs, then it is known as pleural mesothelioma. If...
Why does mesothelioma usually affect older individuals?
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...
Just how dangerous is asbestos?
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...
Testing during mesothelioma treatment could be less invasive
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...
A breath test could help to detect a form of mesothelioma
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...
How to cope with mesothelioma
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...
Why doesn’t everyone get mesothelioma after asbestos exposure?
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...
Supporting a loved one through a mesothelioma diagnosis
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...