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 mystery.
NIOSH establishing a national mesothelioma registry
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.
Does the government protect you from known carcinogens?
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 interests.
More judges added to Libby asbestos lawsuits
Six judges were recently added in Montana due to the backlog of asbestos-related cases swelling court dockets.
Novel T-cell therapy targets peritoneal mesothelioma
While CAR T-cell therapy has been successful in treating blood and bone-marrow cancers, a new trial is targeting the treatment's effectiveness against peritoneal mesothelioma.
Put those old holiday decorations away for good
Could those vintage holiday decorations that you love so much be putting your entire family's health in danger?
3 tips for traveling with mesothelioma during the holidays
A lot of people travel during the holiday season -- and it's seldom a fun adventure for anyone. However, when you suffer from a chronic illness like mesothelioma, the difficulty of traveling takes on new proportions.
Asbestos that's hiding in plain sight
You probably know that asbestos is dangerous -- even lethal. What you may not know, however, is the fact that asbestos can be hiding right in front of you in numerous forms.
Government indicates asbestos in schools is going unchecked
The internal watchdog responsible for overseeing the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) actions has issued a report indicating that the agency isn't doing what it should do to protect students and staff in the nation's educational institutions from exposure to asbestos. This lapse affects approximately 50 million children and about 7 million adults every year.
What's the tie between the World Trade Center and mesothelioma?
It's been 17 years since the collapse of the Twin Towers on Sept. 11, 2001. Unfortunately, that's still not long enough for many of the people who were near the World Trade Center that day or in Manhattan during the cleanup period to know if they will eventually develop an asbestos-related illness.
