Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive form of cancer that develops in the lining of the lungs, abdomen or heart. It is caused by exposure to asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral that was widely used in construction and manufacturing industries until the 1970s. ...
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What can someone expect after a diagnosis of mesothelioma?
Individuals who know that they have suffered workplace or environmental exposure to asbestos may recognize that they require more careful medical screening than other adults. Communication with healthcare providers about any concerning symptoms as soon as they arise...
New mesothelioma treatment granted fast-track FDA designation
Research into cancer treatments has completely shifted the medical options for people with many different types of cancer. For example, breast cancer used to have a much lower five-year survival rate, and many patients had to undergo radical surgeries, aggressive...
Can you cure mesothelioma?
When the doctor diagnoses you with mesothelioma, you might not believe them when they say there is no cure. First, you want to make sure you have your definitions correct. A cure means the cancer is gone, and you don’t need to worry about it again. That’s what the...
Congress to reconsider banning asbestos from the U.S.
Asbestos has caused thousands of cases of mesothelioma and other deadly diseases. Still, the United States has not banned the substance even though dozens of other nations have. Banning asbestos has come under scrutiny and debate over the past few decades to no avail....
Understanding peritoneal mesothelioma
Pleural mesothelioma is by far the most common type of this very serious form of cancer, and it affects the lungs. Peritoneal mesothelioma much rarer, but it’s the second most common type. Up to about a fifth of mesothelioma cases are peritoneal. It too is often...
Why doesn’t the body rid itself of asbestos fibers?
People often ask why asbestos fibers that are inhaled stay in the lungs or other parts of the body and end up causing mesothelioma and other diseases – generally years later. Why doesn’t the body filter them out on its own? To answer this, let’s take a brief look at...
Should you participate in a mesothelioma clinical trial?
What are clinical trials? They are controlled tests of new drugs, medical devices or treatments to determine their value in mitigating severe health conditions like mesothelioma. Unfortunately, you cannot know in advance if enrolling in a trial will lead to a...
What determines the value of your mesothelioma claim?
If you are diagnosed with mesothelioma, you must discuss treatment options with your doctor. While there is no cure, several treatment options can improve your quality of life. While the right treatment for you depends on your situation, there is something to prepare...
A combination of mesothelioma treatments shows real promise
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....