Mesothelioma

Being diagnosed with mesothelioma can take a toll on your mental health. The uncertainty of life ahead after such a diagnosis, alongside the fact that mesothelioma is a pretty aggressive and deadly form of cancer, can be too much to bear. It is normal to experience a...

You’re in the construction industry which means you work in all kinds of buildings. Some projects start from scratch while others involve renovating constructions that are over 100 years old. You’re aware that asbestos is dangerous and has been used in construction...

A mesothelioma diagnosis may come as a shock, but there’s hope out there for you and your family. Because asbestos exposure is the number one risk factor when it comes to developing mesothelioma (accounting for up to 80% of all diagnoses), trust funds have been...

You likely know what mesothelioma is. You may also know that it is an aggressive disease commonly caused by extended periods of asbestos exposure. Beyond that, many people don’t know the facts about this condition, leading to all myths and misconceptions. While a...

Grail, a healthcare company, issued a press release that they developed a new blood test that may offer an earlier diagnosis of mesothelioma.  The Galleri blood test can detect over 50 types of cancer from a blood sample. It was very effective when used during a study...

Mesothelioma is a relatively rare but very aggressive and deadly form of cancer. This form of cancer starts in the organ linings and will eventually spread to other parts of the body. Individuals exposed to asbestos at work and their immediate family members are among...

Asbestos is a group of six naturally occurring minerals that were once widely used in industrial applications. It was commonly used as insulation for homes, in shipbuilding, for car parts and a host of other uses. While asbestos is a natural substance, it was...

Mesothelioma is a difficult diagnosis. Initially, you may have had several symptoms that did not seem serious or were associated with a minor illness. However, when you started feeling sicker and sought help, mesothelioma may have seemed like a dark shadow. While...

Sometimes, mesothelioma and other cancer patients must travel to another city or state to undergo treatment. Travel itself is prohibitively expensive, and you must pay for local accommodations to house you and your caregivers. These costs can quickly add up and...

Asbestos particles generally arrange themselves into fibers. Some of these are curled, while others are straight. But looking at pictures of these fibers shows you what to expect if you find asbestos embedded in rock or used in insulation, tile or something of this...