Mesothelioma is a rare and incurable form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. As it’s a slow-spreading cancer, it is usually discovered at the later stages, and by then it would already have metastasized to some extent.This makes complete removal of the tumor impossible or unfeasible, which is why other forms of treatment are [...]
Most treatments for cancers like mesothelioma can be harsh and draining on your body, making nutrition a very important factor in keeping your strength up to fight the disease. Getting the right nutrients, such as proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and herbs, is important - and it’s also important to get suitable amounts of the [...]
Benzene exposure is something that has happened to people for many years, but it hasn’t been until more recently that the negative side-effects of benzene have been truly exposed. As a major chemical in American manufacturing, benzene exposure is sadly common. However, people don’t always appreciate what it means to have been in contact, either [...]
Mesothelioma is a well-known disease for many, and is often times associated with work in an industrial setting. As more and more studies are being done about how this disease impacts a person’s health, more legal cases for damages and medical care are beginning to surface. This danger of illness is well-known, and often expected [...]
Mesothelioma is a horrible disease to have to battle, and even worse to battle alone. For many that were exposed to asbestos, or who have had a history of working in hazardous situations, Mesothelioma has become one of the biggest fears for a family member to deal with. If you or someone you love is [...]
Mesothelioma is a rare but serious cancer that is linked directly to asbestos exposure. This deadly cancer affects the lining of the lungs and abdomen, and while there is currently no cure, there are a few treatments that have shown promising results. This guide will walk you through the current options available for mesothelioma.Understanding Treatment [...]
Smoking has long been associated with an increased risk of lung cancer; however, there are questions as to whether it also has an effect on those exposed to asbestos and whether it contributes to an increased risk of mesothelioma. The links between smoking, asbestos exposure and mesothelioma risk have undergone considerable research, and the results [...]
Mesothelioma awareness week is upon us again, and after 11 years, you can't help but feel a combination of pride on how far the movement has come in spreading information about this terrible disease, but also how far we still have to go. Mesothelioma is an especially deadly form of cancer, which is made all [...]
Because the initial symptoms of mesothelioma – a rare but aggressively malignant form of lung cancer – are so mild, very few people catch it in its early stages. In fact, your symptoms in the early stages could be as light and few as some minor fatigue, a little bit of pain near the tumor, [...]
Mesothelioma is a rare but frightening form of lung cancer. It occurs when cells in the mesothelium – the thin protective membrane surrounding the lungs – begin to mutate and grow into a malignant tumor. Until recently, doctors and researchers thought that mesothelioma had only one cause – asbestos exposure. Basically, when inhaled through the [...]