Mesothelioma

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...

If you worry that your spouse may have mesothelioma, it's totally understandable. It can be hard to tell if your concern about your spouse's health is reasonable or if you have overthought things because of their risky former line of work. Early warning signs The...

With everything that we know about asbestos today, it sometimes seems very surprising how much it was used in the past. It can lead to mesothelioma and other very serious diseases. In a lot of cases, these diseases prove to be fatal. Those who were promoting the use...

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...