Mesothelioma/Asbestos-Related Illness

Doctors, lawyers, judges and others are all now well-aware that asbestos causes cancer. They know the materials that contain it can break down and cause asbestosis or mesothelioma. But that wasn’t always the case. The history of asbestos stretches back much farther...

While much of 2020 was chaos and misery, the end of the year brought new hope in the form of two scientific studies. Each focused on a different form of mesothelioma treatment. Mesothelioma research and treatment have taken many different turns in recent years, but...

Many of us are happy to finally put 2020 in our rearview mirrors. But as we wave goodbye, farewell and good riddance to this chaotic year, are there any smaller stories we may have overlooked? In a year full of news and controversy, it would be easy to overlook many...

You’ve likely heard a lot about second-hand smoke. After all, it’s due to the threat of second-hand smoke that many communities and public buildings have gone smoke-free in recent years. However, there’s another second-hand connection that’s just as deadly—second-hand...

Not all forms of mesothelioma are the same. Nearly all mesothelioma starts with asbestos exposure, but forms may vary according to location and cell type.As the American Cancer Society explains, these cancers all affect the specialized cells that line your heart,...

Most people understand that lung cancer involves abnormal cells in the lungs and skin cancer involves abnormal cells in the skin. It is common for people to have a general understanding about what cancer is. However, for many people, mesothelioma remains a bit of a...

Until July 8, 2019, The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is asking for the input of people suffering from mesothelioma. If a doctor diagnosed you, you can submit your information to help establish a national mesothelioma registry.As it...

That asbestos causes mesothelioma is an international concern. Yet, as an American who could suffer from mesothelioma due to the use of asbestos, you might wonder whether government agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are acting in your best...

Six judges were recently added in Montana due to the backlog of asbestos-related cases swelling court dockets.Mining despite fatal risks to workers and residentsAfter almost two decades since the town of Libby, Montana, made national headlines as one of the worst...