Month: July 2019

One of the most frustrating things about mesothelioma is that it’s most often diagnosed too late. By the time most people learn they have mesothelioma, it’s already too late for surgery and other more aggressive forms of treatment. This means victims need...

Like many people, you might have a dog for a pet. Whether you need a hunting buddy, home protection or a snuggly companion, a fur friend can be a wonderful addition to your family.However, according to a recent study, a dog may be able to provide much more than...

If someone you love was diagnosed with mesothelioma, you likely know it’s a grim prognosis. Mesothelioma is a rare and deadly form of cancer, and doctors usually don’t catch it until the later stages.There are plenty of reasons it’s tricky for...

Early June, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recalled Nickelodeon star JoJo Siwa's line of makeup kits because some of the products in the kits contained asbestos. Claire's stores around the country pulled the kits from their shelves, and those who have already...

As you have probably experienced, those who suffer from mesothelioma may need to undergo chemotherapy, radiation or surgery. And while there may be treatments available to help ease the symptoms of the disease, there remains no cure.However, in addition to medical...

For the first time in 15 years, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a product which may treat mesothelioma. Used along with chemotherapy, your doctor may prescribe the NovoTTF-100L System for you to use at home. This recently-approved...

Receiving a mesothelioma diagnosis is devastating. And knowing your cancer spread to other parts of your body can seem virtually impossible to bear.If you underwent an invasive procedure which involved your chest wall during your mesothelioma diagnosis, your disease...

Doctors often misread the signs of mesothelioma until it’s too late. The disease often takes a long time to manifest, and doctors can interpret its early symptoms as the signs of other, more common problems. By the time doctors recognize mesothelioma for what it truly...

There are multiple diseases family members can pass down from one generation to the next. Fortunately, mesothelioma is not one of them.However, a clinical trial recently begun by The National Cancer Institute explores the potential of a familial predisposition to...