Mesothelioma/asbestos-related Illness

The bad news is that there’s not yet a reliable cure for mesothelioma. Doctors and researchers know the disease is caused by asbestos exposure, but they do not yet fully understand how the asbestos fibers spur tumor growth. Nor do they yet have a foolproof way to stop...

We often discuss the steps individuals can take to prevent asbestos exposure in their own homes, from hiring qualified abatement professionals to wearing protective gear if there is a risk of exposure. However, not everyone has this much control when removing asbestos...

Asbestos exposure can lead to serious diseases like asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma. As a result, it makes sense that people want to know where they could run into asbestos. Most asbestos exposure takes place at work, but that’s not the only place people may...

Mesothelioma is a rare cancer, so learning that you or someone you love may have the disease can come as a shock. While the diagnosis will help make sense of the symptoms, it may also raise a whole host of new questions. How serious is the disease? What are your...

Mesothelioma can require aggressive treatment and significant lifestyle adjustments. And unfortunately, people with mesothelioma can also be susceptible to other health complications because of their condition. If you or someone you love has mesothelioma, protecting...

Cancer research is typically slow, and new treatments are rare. In fact, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved only two new mesothelioma treatments in the past two decades. Nonetheless, researchers continue to look for new treatments, and...

Less than one percent of all cancer research discoveries lead to clinical trials. That’s the unfortunate truth about the rate of cancer research, and it’s part of the reason only two new mesothelioma treatments have received FDA approval since 2004. The good news is...

These days, you don’t need to worry much about asbestos in new products. But that wasn’t always the case. For decades, manufacturers used the toxic mineral in nearly everything. They used it even after they learned it caused cancer, and they only stopped when people...

No doubt about it, a mesothelioma diagnosis is tough. The rare cancer is typically diagnosed late, which means the prognosis is often poor. Doctors and researchers keep working, but there’s no known cure. Still, there are plenty of reasons to remain hopeful. Here are...

One of the biggest questions you’ll have to face after a mesothelioma diagnosis is, “How should I treat this?” Some cancer treatments may seem as harsh and painful as the cancers themselves. But the right treatment can extend your remaining time and improve your...