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...
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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...
Why are more women suddenly developing mesothelioma?
For roughly as long as medical professionals have been able to conclusively diagnose mesothelioma, they have largely found it to be a “male disease.” It is often men who traditionally worked in blue-collar professions and, therefore, were subjected to a significant...
The main challenge of trying immunotherapy for mesothelioma
Medical professionals have acknowledged for years that mesothelioma does not respond the way that other cancers do to traditional treatments. Surgery can remove tumors, but they can rapidly regrow and spread. Chemotherapy and radiation often cause a significant...
What evidence do you need in a mesothelioma claim?
Being exposed to asbestos due to another party's negligence, such as that of an employer, may grant you the eligibility to file a mesothelioma claim. To prove your claim and receive the compensation you deserve, you will need to provide certain evidence. This guide...
Are mechanics at high risk of contracting mesothelioma?
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. ...
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...