Many old homes were made with asbestos. Asbestos was once a commonly used material used for home insulation. The asbestos insulation often helped reduce fires because of its heat resistance. Unfortunately, asbestos is also a very dangerous mineral. People who are...
Asbestos is an extremely dangerous material that, if exposed, could create medical complications in victims years into the future. Because asbestos was once used in everyday products and building materials, exposure is probably more common than you realize. What...
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....
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...
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...
One of the most frustrating aspects of any kind of cancer treatment, including chemo and radiation for mesothelioma or another asbestos-related cancer, is the fact that nausea is a common side effect. When you’re struggling to stay as well as possible, you need good...
Professionals who have been exposed to asbestos on the job and their close family members may eventually develop a host of different and potentially very serious medical issues. Multiple types of cancer, including lung cancer and mesothelioma, have a strong...
You’re sick, exhausted and psychologically weary. The mere thought of getting up and moving around seems pointless. This is how many of those with asbestos-related lung cancer and illnesses feel every day. Living with a fatal illness does not typically inspire one to...
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...
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...