Mesothelioma

While everyone has their own unique story to tell, some stories sound remarkably similar to one another. That’s especially true when it comes to individuals with occupational illnesses like mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is caused by exposure to asbestos, which has had a long history of industrial and construction uses in the United States. That’s why so [...]

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With recent news reports indicating that several clinical trials show promise in treating mesothelioma, let’s take a look at several common myths and misconceptions about this aggressive asbestos-related cancer. Mesothelioma is only caused by long-term asbestos exposure — Although mesothelioma has a long latency period, the initial exposure to asbestos does not need to be [...]

The victim alleged exposure to asbestos at work by breathing fibers released from sanded spackling compound. A Multnomah County Circuit Court jury after an almost month-long May 2016 trial awarded a 65-year-old retired carpenter suffering from fatal mesothelioma $8.75 million in damages in his personal injury lawsuit. According to The Oregonian, the plaintiff alleged that [...]

It is now clear that exposure to asbestos is not just a danger to those who were originally exposed. Second-hand exposure is also an issue. Indeed, it is often fatal. Most cases of second-hand exposure involve workers carrying home asbestos fibers in their work clothes, which are then laundered by a spouse or other family [...]

For most mesothelioma patients, finding a plan of action after diagnosis is a top priority. Speaking with a medical professional about the nature of your condition and what treatment options are best for you is absolutely necessary. No two treatments are exactly alike, and they can affect your health in different ways. Let’s take a [...]

Many of those diagnosed with mesothelioma wonder what treatment options are available for them. In some cases, patients are willing to try cutting-edge treatments and clinical trials, such as gene therapy. Gene therapy is an experimental treatment that uses genes to treat or prevent diseases like mesothelioma. Instead of using drugs or surgery, doctors insert [...]

A mesothelioma diagnosis can be devastating. Those diagnosed are often at a loss of what to do next. For Quincy Jones, a 31-year-old Los Angeles-based comedian, his peritoneal mesothelioma diagnosis has inspired him to tape an hour-long stand-up comedy special. Quincy is an inspiration to mesothelioma patients all over the world. He was given just [...]

Many of those exposed to asbestos throughout the years have been employed in industrial trades. These workers are more likely to be diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease, since they worked around so much of the substance every day.   Insulators: Asbestos was widely used within insulation products of all kinds, putting those insulators and other [...]