Mesothelioma/Asbestos-Related Illness

The United States, unlike dozens of countries around the world, has yet to enact a total ban on asbestos. We know the mineral is a deadly carcinogen, but chemical lobbyists have successfully blocked all legislative efforts to pass a full and complete ban. At this...

Receiving a mesothelioma diagnosis can turn your world upside down. In this situation, you want to rely on your doctors and loved ones to help you through. However, an attorney can also provide valuable guidance to help you in four important ways. 1: Gathering...

Every year, asbestos exposure leads to roughly 3,000 new mesothelioma cases in the United States. But the problems associated with asbestos exposure aren’t limited to the U.S. Asbestos causes cancer and other diseases in people worldwide, and it has forced at least...

Everyone understands that a mesothelioma diagnosis is going to mean some big changes for the person who receives it. However, the victim isn’t the only one whose life will change. It takes a lot of work to help care for someone with a cancer as aggressive as...

No one wants to receive a mesothelioma diagnosis, but there is hope. Researchers continue to make incremental progress with new treatments, and there are a variety of resources available to help you and your loved ones through the toughest parts of treatment. These...

Scientists have known that asbestos can cause mesothelioma and other diseases for decades. However, it was less clear how asbestos fibers could spur tumor growth. In recent years, researchers have unraveled some of the mysteries of mesothelioma tumor formation....

There is no question that asbestos exposure can cause mesothelioma. The science on this point is well-established. However, it is less clear if there’s a safe amount of exposure. Instead, scientists will point out that your risks of developing mesothelioma increase...

Mesothelioma is a rare cancer with a bad reputation. There’s not yet a reliable cure, and most people who receive a diagnosis will also hear their prognosis isn’t good. One big reason the prognosis is so often poor is that doctors frequently fail to diagnose...

U.S. military veterans are far more likely to suffer from mesothelioma than people who never served. In fact, some experts estimate that well over 40,000 U.S. veterans have died from mesothelioma, nearly as many as died in the Vietnam War. Why is this the case? What...

Cancer research is a global effort, with people in every country working to find ways to eradicate this disease. And while there are still many types without a cure, like mesothelioma, research targeting one type can have a meaningful impact on many others. This...