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Although mesothelioma is a relatively rare disease, many forms of cancer are far more common. Indeed, the American Cancer Society reported in 2022 that cancer continued to be the second leading cause of death in the United States. Only heart disease claims more lives...
We have used this blog to explore some of the most common ways and situations in which a person might be exposed to asbestos, from working in construction and automotive repair to serving in the military. While most people are exposed through these sources, other less...
After you receive a mesothelioma diagnosis, you’ll want to get the best treatment possible. With luck, if your doctors diagnose the disease early enough, they may be able to remove any tumors and put the disease into remission. More often, doctors do not diagnose...
All doctors are highly trained professionals. They have all spent many years educating themselves and putting their studies into practice. That does not, however, mean that they have all spent those years focusing on the same lessons. Most doctors focus their studies...
Most Americans understand that there is a serious risk of asbestos exposure, and we have known for quite some time. In fact, the National Library of Medicine notes that we have research from the 1930s connecting asbestos exposure and cancer. So, if we have all this...
Sometime after you receive a mesothelioma diagnosis, your doctor is likely to give you a prognosis. This is your doctor’s best educated guess about how the disease is likely to affect you. It’s important to remember this is only an educated guess. There are things...
While there is still no known cure for mesothelioma, researchers keep pushing for answers. This means that the range of possible treatments continues to expand. Unfortunately, doctors are not always aware of the newer treatments. Mesothelioma is a rare cancer, so many...
Symptoms like shortness of breath, chest pain and a persistent cough can suggest an incredible range of potential illnesses. However, these symptoms, combined with a history of exposure to asbestos, could point doctors toward the possibility that the person has...
Mesothelioma is a highly complex illness. Often, it can only be diagnosed at advanced stages, and people aren't always aware that they were even at risk of developing this type of cancer. However, there are some things you can do to make these difficult situations...
Mesothelioma is a rare cancer for which there is currently no known cure. This isn’t what you want to hear if you receive a mesothelioma diagnosis, but it’s important to come to grips with the facts. Indeed, one study suggests that mesothelioma victims fare better...