Mesothelioma

While any serious medical diagnosis can be bad news, being diagnosed with a terminal illness like mesothelioma, which cannot be totally cured, can be devastating news. Mesothelioma is a form of malignant cancer that may develop after asbestos exposure. If you’ve just...

Just about everyone now understands that long-term occupational exposure to asbestos can lead to conditions like cancer, asbestosis and mesothelioma. Most people associate workplace asbestos illnesses with men, but women can also be sickened by exposure. The Centers...

When you think that you developed mesothelioma because of exposure to asbestos, you may feel powerless. You may have handled asbestos years ago on the job, possibly before there were adequate worker safety rules about handling this known human carcinogen. Mesothelioma...

Most Americans don’t eat well. They don’t follow healthful, nutritional diets. The effects of that mount, however, and people’s health can decline quickly. But those with mesothelioma are in an even more precarious place. The mesothelioma treatments are grueling and...

Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that affects the lining of body organs like the lungs, heart or stomach. While there is no cure for the disease, it can be medically managed, giving patients a lifeline. A common question many have is whether an early diagnosis of...

Years ago, asbestos, a natural mineral, was popular in the construction industry and other industrial fields and used as an insulator. Its fibers were useful because they were found to be resistant to heat and corrosion. Those working in shipyards, power stations,...

One of the main dangers of being exposed to asbestos is contracting mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a form of cancer and unfortunately, it is terminal. However, with early treatment, the symptoms can be managed relatively well.  A diagnosis can be hard on everyone...

If your doctor diagnoses you with mesothelioma, you might be hoping for a miracle cure. If your doctor tells you there is none, you might assume they are mistaken and that with all the advances made in medicine, surely there must be an answer. Unfortunately, there is...

When most people discuss mesothelioma, they may accidentally spread false information. Unfortunately, there are a lot of misconceptions about this condition, how it occurs and treatment options.  Understanding the truth about mesothelioma and asbestos will help you if...

Being diagnosed with a terminal condition like mesothelioma can be overwhelming to the patient and their loved ones. If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may be entitled to compensation through a mesothelioma lawsuit. Like with any...