Blog: Mesothelioma
- What age brackets suffer from mesothelioma the most?
Dec 13, 2021
There is certainly a link between age and mesothelioma, and it’s important to understand how this works because it can help you be more aware of the risks you may face. Naturally, you don’t want to assume anything or feel like it is a guarantee that you will only have mesothelioma at a certain age. It can happen to anyone. But it is still good to know what the statistics say. Reports do show that...Read More - Helping a loved one through a mesothelioma diagnosis
Nov 30, 2021
Mesothelioma is an aggressive form of cancer that tends to target those who have been exposed to asbestos. Not only does such a diagnosis have an effect on those directly impacted, but it can also be devastating for friends and family members. When someone we care about is going through hardship, our first instinct is typically to help. Nevertheless, it is not always easy to recognize behaviors and activities that may be useful. Exploring some...Read More - You’ve been diagnosed with mesothelioma. What can you do?
Nov 14, 2021
When you learned that you have mesothelioma, your thoughts probably started racing. What are the treatment options? Can the symptoms be alleviated for a long period of time before they recur? Can you continue with activities like taking a walk or driving? Will you have debilitating health impacts? The answers to those questions will vary, depending on the exact nature of someone’s medical situation. Your concerns should be addressed by your physician or other specialists...Read More - Did you get exposed to asbestos via someone else?
Oct 14, 2021
As a child, you probably got excited when your dad came home from work. Perhaps you ran to greet him at the door, and he scooped you up in his arms and gave you a big hug. Yet, that show of affection may be the reason you now suffer from mesothelioma. Secondary asbestos exposure receives less attention than that where people were directly exposed to asbestos at work. Yet, it is a real and tragic...Read More - Asbestos exposure and mesothelioma detection
Oct 4, 2021
Mesothelioma is not an easy cancer to diagnose. This is because the symptoms are similar to many other, more common types of cancer. The build-up of fluid in the chest, referred to as pleural effusion, for example, is a common symptom of lung cancer, heart failure and even seen in cases of pneumonia. If it is difficult to diagnose, how can a doctor know I have mesothelioma? This will often hinge on questions the doctor...Read More - Mesothelioma patients: There are benefits to surgery
Sep 17, 2021
A large-scale retrospective analysis has shown that surgery, used alongside chemotherapy, helped malignant pleural mesothelioma patients live for an average of six months longer. Mesothelioma is both rare and deadly, affecting between 2,000 and 3,000 people annually in the U.S. It’s caused by exposure to asbestos, and the symptoms don’t usually emerge until decades after the fact. Two new pieces of information released in 2019 shed new light on how beneficial surgery may be for...Read More - Mesothelioma: Review your options for pain relief
Sep 4, 2021
No one wants to go back home to a house covered in asbestos. Neither do they want to work in a building full of a material that is known to cause cancer, particularly mesothelioma. Dealing with a lawyer and the courts in Pennsylvania is burdensome but necessary for victims of asbestos use. It’s also important to review pain relief options as part of the recovery process. Types of pain Pain is a common symptom for...Read More - Radiation may not help mesothelioma patients
Aug 17, 2021
There are many people in Pennsylvania who suffer from mesothelioma due to years of exposure to asbestos. One of the accepted treatments for this lung condition is surgery combined with radiation. However, researchers from Duke University Medical Center are challenging the radiation portion of that treatment plan. Survival rate does not increase with radiation According to the Duke researchers, adjuvant hemithoracic radiation that is used to treat mesothelioma patients does not increase the patients’ likelihood...Read More - Drug study shows promising results for those with mesothelioma
Jul 27, 2021
A promising study shows that a specific combination of drugs might offer hope for people in Pennsylvania who are suffering from advanced mesothelioma of the peritoneal lining. While mesothelioma of the peritoneal lining is rarer than pleural mesothelioma, the treatment regimen is largely the same. In the early stages of the disease, platinum chemotherapy is used as a first-line treatment. However, when the cancer is at an advanced stage, there currently is not a recommended...Read More - Which tests diagnose mesothelioma?
Jul 12, 2021
Mesothelioma is a serious and life-threatening cancer that affects the mesothelial cells, which are found in most of the body’s internal organs. The cancer begins outside of the lung within the lung membrane itself. While cancer begins developing in the lung and its surrounding membrane, it is not considered standard lung cancer. Due to its unique nature, mesothelioma is treated differently than traditional lung cancers even those that are difficult to treat and/or cure. What...Read More