Each year, approximately 3,000 people are diagnosed with mesothelioma, according to 2020 statistics. That’s 3,000 individual diagnoses, 3,000 predictions of a prognosis, and 3,000 people whose lives changed the instant they learned the news. Through the haze of working with doctors to determine the right treatment plan and the best ways to ease symptoms, there’s [...]
Do you or a loved one have inoperable Mesothelioma tumors? If so, keep reading to learn about a promising Phase III clinical trial taking place at the Netherlands Cancer Institute that is showing significant tumor shrinkage without the use of chemotherapy. This breakthrough may help mesothelioma patients with inoperable tumors increase their life expectancies. About [...]
We know that mesothelioma causes a host of health issues unrelated to its cancerous tumors. As a mesothelioma patient, you’re likely also living with a tremendous amount of stress and anxiety, not to mention physical symptoms of your illness including pain, shortness of breath, chest pains, fatigue, loss of appetite, and cough. While there may [...]
If you’re living with mesothelioma, then you know firsthand the huge tolls it’s taken on your health. But this June - which is National Men’s Health Month - is a time for us to all focus on what we can do to live our best lives, despite having mesothelioma. Remember to Eat a Healthy [...]
Mesothelioma is a malignant form of cancer that is caused by asbestos exposure. Individuals suffering from this deadly disease often have a poor prognosis. In fact, once diagnosed, most mesothelioma patients live less than a year. To date, treatments for the disease are limited and often palliative. There is no cure for mesothelioma. Recently, Japanese [...]
Asbestos is a common building material that was highly praised for its resistance to heat, electricity and corrosion. However, research has shown that the fibers are also highly toxic. Over time, these silicate minerals can lodge themselves in the tissues of the body, most often in the lungs, causing serious illnesses and cancers. One of [...]
Most people are aware of the risk to seniors & people with pre-existing health conditions as COVID-19 spreads across the US. Sadly, one group of patients who may be overlooked in times of crisis are those with different forms of cancer including mesothelioma. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that people with [...]
Mesothelioma is a rare and deadly form of cancer that is linked to asbestos exposure. It affects the thin layer of tissue surrounding the lungs, chest wall, or abdomen. Unlike other types of cancer, it can take up to 50 years after their initial asbestos exposure for individuals to recognize the signs of mesothelioma. Diagnosing [...]
Pleural mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive form of cancer. It is a cancer of the pleura, the protective lining of the lungs, and it is caused by inhaling asbestos fibers. It is not curable, and patients who are diagnosed have an average life expectancy between 14 and 22 months. Yet, early detection and diagnosis [...]
Grief is often present during the holiday season. While the rest of the country is singing songs, decorating for the holidays, and attending parties, grief can feel especially isolating and overwhelming. To those who are mourning the loss or cancer diagnosis of a loved one, or battling the disease themselves, it’s certainly not “the best [...]
