mesothelioma

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...

For most people, a mesothelioma diagnosis seems to come from nowhere with few warning signs. Many victims fail to notice early indicators of the illness, like unexplained fever, loss of appetite and fatigue. Because mesothelioma remains incurable, patients worry about...

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...

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that can be caused by asbestos. It typically manifests itself in the lungs and the chest cavity, or sometimes in the abdomen. It begins in the tissues that surround some of these organs. The reason that it starts is simply that a...