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mesothelioma
Immunotherapy before surgery may benefit mesothelioma patients
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...
2 tips for living with mesothelioma
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....
Could a new imaging technique speed up mesothelioma diagnosis?
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...
How common is mesothelioma?
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...
Mesothelioma claim errors could compromise your compensation
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...
Guard your respiratory system when working with or near asbestos
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...
Is mesothelioma harder on older individuals?
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...
2 ways water treatment contributes to mesothelioma in workers
Mesothelioma risk often stems from someone's professional employment. Certain industries have a known association with the increased potential of asbestos exposure on the job and therefore the possibility of developing mesothelioma. Auto mechanics, professionals that...
How chemotherapy is used to treat malignant mesothelioma
People who are suffering from malignant mesothelioma may derive some benefit from chemotherapy. Chemo is known for being a particularly harsh and often unpleasant cancer treatment. That’s because it attacks and destroys cancer cells. Sometimes, doctors will prescribe...