Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects the lining of the internal organs. It is caused by long-term exposure to asbestos. While younger people can be diagnosed with mesothelioma, most of these cases involve senior citizens. But, why is this so? It all boils...

You may have heard in the past that asbestos exposure can lead to lung cancer or cancers like mesothelioma. Lung cancer and mesothelioma are not the same thing, though, even though mesothelioma is sometimes referred to as a lung cancer. There are a few differences...

Mesothelioma has always been considered a predominantly male disease. That’s because the industries in which people have been exposed to asbestos (which is the chief cause of mesothelioma), like construction, manufacturing and shipyard work, employ mostly men....

A mesothelioma diagnosis can be devastating for patients and their families. Still, it's natural to hope for the best and seek out all available treatment options. Unfortunately, those options are usually limited. Mesothelioma is a slow-developing form of lung cancer....

One of the ways medical experts learn how to treat health conditions is through studying the results of clinical trials. Mesothelioma is one such condition that utilizes clinical trials to search for a cure or an effective way to address the condition. Unfortunately,...

Mesothelioma generally develops in certain tissue linings. For instance, the lining around your abdomen or your lungs may be affected. This is where mesothelioma is originally going to develop and the symptoms that you're going to see will be related to the way that...

Mesothelioma is a type of cancer, and like other cancers, it’s not contagious. This means that you can’t spread the disease by being close to other people, touching them, or coming into contact with the same surfaces or items.  While this is true, there is no known...

Many workers, long since retired from hard labor jobs in steel mills, power stations and railroads, are enjoying their retirement. Focusing on hobbies, grandkids and other past times. But some face difficult health problems, wondering if it’s due to simply getting...

Finding out that the source of your cough isn't just some virus but rather mesothelioma may shock you. Even if you have historically worked with asbestos, you may have tried to be as safe as possible to minimize your risks. Unfortunately, there is no safe level of...

To be sure that what you are suffering from is indeed mesothelioma, you will need to seek medical opinions. Like many diseases, sometimes there are symptoms that could be caused for a variety of reasons. Many doctors may never have come across someone with...