Blog: Mesothelioma
- What is peritoneal mesothelioma?
Mar 27, 2019
Mesothelioma, an aggressive form of cancer, can affect the lungs, abdomen or heart. While most people discuss how it affects a person’s breathing, it can also take a toll on other organs, specifically the abdomen and heart. Called peritoneal mesothelioma, this form of mesothelioma develops in the peritoneum, which is the lining of the abdomen. It is caused by ingesting asbestos fibers instead of breathing them in. Sometimes, the cancer develops as the fibers cause...Read More - Secondhand exposure can lead to mesothelioma
Mar 14, 2019
As the child of someone who worked with asbestos, you may want to know that secondary exposure could lead to your own health issues. Secondhand exposure can result when a parent or other party has asbestos fibers on their clothing, skin or hair. Here’s a good example of how secondhand asbestos exposure could occur. Imagine a child waiting for a parent to come home from work. That parent works with asbestos, so their clothing contains...Read More - Mesothelioma’s diagnosis can take time: Learn more
Mar 2, 2019
Mesothelioma is a dangerous and progressive disease. It is an asbestos-related disease typically caused by exposure to asbestos over time. This disease is difficult to diagnose, which is part of why it’s so hard to treat. Without being able to diagnose it early on, those with mesothelioma often suffer with the symptoms and side effects of the disease until the eventual diagnosis. By the time mesothelioma is diagnosed, the patient may have worsened significantly and...Read More - Is asbestos banned in the United States?
Feb 13, 2019
Mesothelioma is a serious complication of exposure to asbestos. Being exposed to asbestos doesn’t automatically mean that you’ll develop this disease, but it does make it more likely. There are some ways to reduce your likelihood of developing mesothelioma, though. The primary way is by preventing exposure to asbestos. For example, if you are removing insulation from an older home, consider wearing a mask in case the insulation contains asbestos fibers. You can also have...Read More - Who could get mesothelioma?
Jan 30, 2019
Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that often develops as a result of exposure to asbestos. The main risk factor of pleural mesothelioma is asbestos exposure, but that doesn’t mean it’s the only cause. It may be caused by genetic factors or others, but the likelihood is that if a patient has it, they’ve been exposed to asbestos in the workplace, at school or in another environment. Asbestos fibers bury into the lungs and other...Read More - Understand why mesothelioma is hard to identify
Jan 18, 2019
Mesothelioma is a serious disease that develops as a result of exposure to asbestos (in most people). The trouble with this form of cancer is that it has very nonspecific symptoms, which can make it hard to diagnose. A difficult diagnosis often means that by the time it is diagnosed, the condition has worsened significantly. Sometimes, there is nothing that the medical providers can do but to help make the patient more comfortable. Presently, the...Read More - New study helps patients receive faster mesothelioma treatment
Dec 27, 2018
As a patient who has developed mesothelioma, you want to know anything that can help you recover from this serious disease. Medical advances are helping people like yourself live longer and fight off the cancer, but it’s sometimes hard to wade through all the possible treatments. Choosing the right mesothelioma treatment could make a difference in your survival. Take, for example, a Dutch study that suggests that faster chemotherapy treatments, used for mesothelioma, may be...Read More - Get to know more about mesothelioma
Dec 18, 2018
Mesothelioma is one of the most shocking diagnoses that a person can receive. The disease takes decades to mature, so knowing when victims were exposed to asbestos can be extremely difficult. Most people are exposed on the job, so they know that they can look back and remember times when they were working in factories or locations where asbestos was common. Other people might have been exposed through cigarettes or through other means. If there...Read More - What should you eat while getting treatment for mesothelioma?
Nov 30, 2018
You need medical treatment from professionals who specialize in cancer treatment if you have mesothelioma. Do not assume that you can manage it with diet alone. This is a very serious medical condition and you may need surgery, chemotherapy and other such treatments. The following is not intended as an alternative treatment plan. That said, getting this treatment can lead to weight loss. It can be very hard on your body. It can cause both...Read More - How to detect malignant mesothelioma
Nov 22, 2018
Mesothelioma is one of the most uncommon cancers patients can suffer from in Pittsburgh and across the country. Mesothelioma is most often caused by exposure to asbestos, which has been almost completely banned in various industries, including construction. The disease can show up years after your last known exposure to asbestos. So, is there a method to detect malignant mesothelioma through early cancer screenings even if you don’t exhibit any symptoms of the disease? Let’s...Read More