Blog: Mesothelioma
- What is the prognosis for someone with mesothelioma?
May 11, 2023
Certain chemicals and materials are carcinogens because medical researchers have directly connected them to human cancer. Asbestos is a known human carcinogen with links to multiple types of cancer, and there is no accepted safe level of exposure. Anyone who handles asbestos could end up sick as a result. Cervical and lung cancer can sometimes result from asbestos exposure. However, the type of cancer that has the strongest association with a specified is mesothelioma. Mesothelioma...Read More - Study shows disparities in access to treatment for mesothelioma
Apr 12, 2023
It’s well known that people’s health is closely tied to what kind of medical care they can afford and access to it. That’s certainly true for those dealing with mesothelioma. That’s according to a study just published in the journal JAMA Network Open. Researchers at the University of Miami School of Medicine looked at outcomes for almost 1,500 people diagnosed with operable malignant pleural mesothelioma. While people with this rare cancer, often caused by exposure...Read More - Drinking water can be a cause of one type of mesothelioma
Apr 5, 2023
Most people associate mesothelioma and other asbestos-related medical conditions with the inhalation of asbestos fibers that get trapped in the lungs. However, asbestos can also enter the body by being ingested. When asbestos is swallowed, it can cause mesothelioma to develop in the abdominal lining. This condition is called peritoneal mesothelioma. It’s rarer than pleural mesothelioma, which typically develops in and around the lungs. Nonetheless, it’s just as difficult to diagnose early and just as...Read More - How do you know if you have mesothelioma?
Feb 7, 2023
It is certainly not a guarantee that those who are exposed to asbestos will later develop the aggressive type of cancer known as mesothelioma. But it does happen in many cases, and this type of cancer has a very high fatality rate. That’s why it’s important for people to understand what condition they’re dealing with as early as possible so that they can seek treatment. There are many different signs and symptoms to look for...Read More - Questions to ask your doctor after a mesothelioma diagnosis
Jan 26, 2023
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 been diagnosed with mesothelioma, then this must be a traumatic and intimidating time. However, while you may try to absorb all the emotions at once, it would help to seek answers to some...Read More - More women are dying from mesothelioma
Dec 15, 2022
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 for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that a substantial increase in annual (non-age-adjusted) mesothelioma deaths among women since the beginning of the 21st century. It is wise for women (and men) to find out if their job...Read More - How much does it cost to hire an attorney?
Nov 15, 2022
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 and similar asbestos-related illnesses take years to manifest. You may no longer work at all, let alone for the company that you believe is responsible for your illness. Treatment for mesothelioma is expensive, and...Read More - Use nutrition to bolster your fight against mesothelioma
Nov 11, 2022
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 strain an already debilitated body. Below are some suggestions for incorporating good nutrition into your strategy to defeat this disease. 1. Focus on increasing muscle mass, maintaining weight Weight loss during cancer treatment accompanies worse...Read More - Can an early diagnosis of mesothelioma make any difference?
Oct 29, 2022
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 mesothelioma can make a difference in preventing its progression. Here is what you need to know. An early diagnosis can be beneficial Like other cancers, the earlier you...Read More - Mesothelioma: The three P’s
Oct 29, 2022
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, manufacturing facilities, and other industrial environments were exposed to the product on a daily basis. However, it was later discovered that asbestos fibers, or “dust,” was collecting in the lungs and other parts...Read More