Each day many of us have to live with the fact that certain corporations deliberately exposed their workers to hazardous asbestos, knowing full well the consequences. It is hard for many to believe the callous attitudes behind such decisions. Fortunately, there are people committed to trying to right those wrongs. Many people have dedicated their lives to studying asbestos and the links to mesothelioma and lung [...]

Keeping up with advances in mesothelioma research can be a difficult task. It seems like every day there is a new clinical trial being conducted or some new area being researched, and for good reason. Over 250,000 people have died as a result of asbestos exposure, and that number continues to climb. With continued effort and support, we can defeat this deadly disease. One interesting study that looked into [...]

Promoting awareness about mesothelioma and the links to asbestos exposure is very important. Especially considering the fact that there are many people out there trying to misinform the public. Some measurements put the number of people who have died because of asbestos poisoning or exposure at over a quarter million. That is a truly staggering number. The good news is many doctors and researchers are working f [...]

Asbestos is a mineral fiber that was widely used in construction, manufacturing and industry. Though its use has largely been limited since the 1980’s, many products and buildings utilizing the insulating properties of asbestos are still in use today and may be aerosolized through use, removal or demolition. In addition, those involved in manufacturing, construction and industries which employed large scale [...]

Continued research regarding mesothelioma and the link to asbestos exposure is necessary if we ever hope to find a cure. Imagine someone you love returning home from the second world war. They find a job as an auto mechanic, raise a family, and play by the rules. Decades later, they tragically die from mesothelioma cancer because someone failed to warn them of the dangers of asbestos fibers. Does any reasonabl [...]

Mesothelioma is one of the leading causes of cancer among veterans in the United States. The disease is most prevalent in veterans of the era of the 40s through to the 60s when the use of asbestos was wide spread in the construction of military equipment. Mesothelioma is a cancer that forms as a direct result of continuous exposure to asbestos particles. Upon inhalation, the asbestos particles find their way into t [...]

The period following a mesothelioma diagnosis can be a very stressful and overwhelming time for mesothelioma patients and their families. One of the many important decisions to make during this period is where to go for mesothelioma treatment. There are several key factors to keep in mind when deciding on a cancer treatment center. With the help of your doctor and trusted family members, choosing a mesothelioma tre [...]

Receiving a mesothelioma diagnosis can be an emotionally devastating event for both mesothelioma patients and their loved ones. Dealing with the physical, mental, and financial issues resulting from this condition is often extremely difficult and can leave mesothelioma patients feeling anxious and overwhelmed. In order to help individuals with mesothelioma cancer cope with challenges associated with their disease, [...]

The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) a free digital archive of biomedical and life sciences journal literature defines pericardial mesothelioma as a type of cancer that originates in the mesothelium, a thin wall of cells that surround the body’s organs and internal body structures. Pericardial mesothelioma originates in the lining of the heart. Other locales of the disease are malignant pleural mesothe [...]

After you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, choosing which mesothelioma doctor you will trust your care to is one of several important decisions that must be made. The tips below offer guidelines for finding a mesothelioma doctor who can meet your needs, ensure that you get the best possible care, and help you through this difficult time. Tip 1: Choose a Doctor who has Experience Treating Meso [...]